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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Spirituality Trap

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,266 views

    We have a tendency to see the shining mountaintop moments or the depths of despair as being the most spiritually significant. But genuine spirituality surfaces - and matures - in the daily decision to forgive, to tell the truth, to resist a temptation or to hold our tongues.

    My mom tells me that when we were little she could dress my sister and me up for church in starched white petticoats and send us out to play in the yard until time to leave for church and be absolutely certain that we wouldn’t have a spot on us. We LOVED to dress up. There was no way we were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying For Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
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    As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

    PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Longing For The Food In Egypt

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 30, 2023
     | 1,612 views

    When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history.

    When things get rough and disorienting, the predictability of the past starts looking pretty good. The story of the Exodus, with its powerful imagery of liberation from Egyptian slavery, holds a significant place in African American culture and history. It has been a symbol of hope and resilience, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Five Ways To Keep Your Wealth Or Riches Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 12, 2022
     | 2,025 views

    Some hold the belief of being wealthy or rich as what we obtain from God's blessing through wisdom, responsibility, discipline, hard work, saving, investing, and seeking God's will.

    Five ways to keep your wealth or riches Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 12, 2022 “The silver is mine and gold is mine; declares the LORD Almighty.” Haggai 2:8. INTRODUCTION. Wealth or riches has a bigger role to play in the view of people, and believers also are not spared ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spirit Filled Freedom

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 7, 2025
     | 342 views

    Sometimes the things that have a hold on us aren’t so harmless. Sometimes we’re carrying things—wounds, habits, lies—that quietly shape our lives without us even realizing it.

    Sermon Title: “Spirit-Filled Freedom” Texts: Acts 2:1–4; Galatians 4:1–7 [5:16–26] INTRODUCTION: “What’s Got a Hold on You?” Let me ask you something this morning: What’s got a hold on you? I’m not talking about what you like. I’m talking about the thing that pulls at you—that has a little more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Ruth? A Mothers Day Sermon.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 9, 2025
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     | 856 views

    The book of Ruth holds many themes. Her life was a blessing, an unknown blessing in her time. We live lives of which the outcomes are often unknown. Her's brought a blessing to the whole world. Why?

    Ruth: a Mother’s Day sermon. The book of Ruth starts with the words, “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So, a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1) Incidentally the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2025
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     | 297 views

    Satan’s power only lies in darkness, smoke and mirrors. Though the darkness may seem deep, engulfing, and suffocating, it has no real hold on the believer. The believer has been called out of darkness into the marvelous light.

    Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness Scripture -1Peter 2:6-9 “As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
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     | 4,259 views

    If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

    “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2015
     | 5,954 views

    Paul provides instructions to ensure continuation of the Faith from generation to generation.

    “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” [1] Seminarians are required to study systematic theology. The required courses consist of in-depth studies of the several doctrines that define the Faith of Christ the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

    A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 2,813 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Unchanging Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 23, 2021
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     | 4,680 views

    While everything around us changes and the rate of change accelerates to warp speed, in the center of it all is and will be our Almighty God who never changes. In a world of change and decay, take hold of God’s unchanging hand. “Deus sempre idem” … God is always the same.

    You all know what this is, I hope. [Hold up my laptop.] Yep … it’s a laptop … a computer. It has an Intel Pentium NB 3540 processor … whatever that is. It has four gigabytes of RAM. It has 500 gigabytes of memory on the hard drive. Anyone here know what a “gigabyte” is? A “gigabyte” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mere Stones/Reminders-11 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 10, 2017
     | 7,864 views

    11 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-XI—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Seemingly insignificant reminders can make all the difference in a Christian‘s life! Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 26, 2022
     | 2,080 views

    When Jesus declared that He is THE way and the truth and the life, He meant exactly that. Men try to find other systems and other "isms" but the truth of God will always stand firm. God's words are for our comfort when troubled, and for our assurance. PART 1 of a 2 PART posting.

    “I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 This talk was given in a seminar on the series, “THE I AMs OF JOHN’S GOSPEL”. Because the message is long, I have split it into two parts. This is PART 1. John 14 v 1 “Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Face Of The Pilot

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 232 ratings
     | 56,946 views

    The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

    A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican