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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,787 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023
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     | 3,122 views

    A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

    “Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Being Bright Lights In A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023
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     | 3,760 views

    Your theology, what you really believe, comes out at midnight. What I mean by midnight is at the darkest moment of your soul; when things seem hopeless, when the pressure mounts, when the pain intensifies, when things are darkest. Let's shine our brightest at midnight.

    Sermon: Being Bright Lights in A Dark World Scripture - Acts 16:25-40 “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon # 46 - Are You Running Away? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,383 views

    Are you trying to run away from God ordained relationships because you are unable to handle them? Stop and get back to God and submit to His authority. The Lord can do wonders to restore relationships, and He will bring peace to our restless hearts.

    If one were to describe this period of time, in which we are living, we can depict it as a time when people are constantly running away. We hear of families who are in distress, because the husband or wife chose to walk away from home leaving their spouse and children in a state of abandonment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,830 views

    Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

    The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Choose To Conquer.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 24, 2020
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    Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider.

    Choose To Conquer. Romans 8:35,37 Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider. Listen fully to Paul’s plea to Timothy—2 Timothy 2:3-5NKJV You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024
     | 1,384 views

    The results of the election does not determine or hope.

    God of Hope Romans 15:13 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us as we open God’s word to lead us. Please turn to Romans 15 We are living in a day and age of change- some change we like and some change we do not like. Some change we need to initiate and some change we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "the Five Porches Of Misery."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 29, 2025
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     | 2,503 views

    This sermon focuses on how we can prepare ourselves to face life’s various challenges and transform them into opportunities for spiritual growth. Many of us would struggle to thrive in our current situations if we had encountered them before reaching the necessary level of maturity in our faith.

    SRIPTURUAL REFERENCES (John 5:1-4) (1) "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem." (2) "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 693 views

    There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

    The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,621 views

    Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Will Be With You

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2025
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     | 331 views

    All through the bible we read and understand that God called people, but He also assured them that He would be with them. Irrespective of what our issues or situations are, we can hold on knowing with the assurance that the loving Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us.

    For today’s meditation we will read Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) This were the words of God to Joshua as he assured him that He would be with him just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 30, 2024
     | 814 views

    The Second message in this series speaks on allowing the Holy Spirit to change our perspective on the things of this world and focus on the next.

    The Living Dead The 7 Blessings in Revelation Series Scripture Revelation 14:13 Introduction: This Thursday we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe. As most of you know this was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, and the decisive operation that led us to victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Solid Word In Shaky Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,322 views

    The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time when he did not understand the world anymore – and more importantly he did not understand God anymore. As you read this, I encourage you to prayerfully read the entire book of Habakkuk

    The days we live in are truly challenging times. The year 2021 started out with more worrisome news: new mutations of COVID-19, talk of an economic meltdown, and disturbing scenes from the Capitol building of the United States. It seems that indeed everything that can be shaken is being shaken. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Lord, Our Ebenezer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,844 views

    The Lord Ebenezer is such a beautiful name to call. There is a spiritual energy that infuses us, there is a quickening of our spirit and our faith, there is a joy that replaces sadness, weariness and discouragement, when we remember how far the Lord has helped us.

    Introduction When a baby is born, the parents try to pick the perfect name for their child. In some cases and places, the grandparents as well as another close family member or family friend, gives the baby a name. That is how the baby gets his or her name. What about God? How does God come about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Unbelief

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,006 views

    We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that he would be the only one to enter into the Promised Land which God promised he would give to him and his descendants. Not only did Caleb receive commendation from God, there was a promise of God’s blessing on his descendants too.

    For today’s meditation we will look at Deuteronomy 1:36, “Only Caleb son of Jephunneh will enter it. He has remained faithful to me, and I will give him and his descendants the land that he has explored.'” (GNB) A background about Caleb We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other