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    Don't Look Back: A Lesson From Lot's Wife SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 2,746 views

    Jesus cautions us about the perils of longing for a past life we are meant to abandon, as illustrated by the story of Lot's wife in Luke 17:32.

    Last Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to commemorate women's rights. In Luke 17:32, Jesus urges us to remember an unnamed woman and the grave dangers of looking back to a life we are called to leave behind. This warning is one of the most sobering in the entire Bible. Lot's wife, though married to ...read more

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    One Month To Live- Letting Go To Grow Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
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    If you are to grow you have to be willing to let go of the former to grasp the present.

    One Month to Live- Letting Go to Grow Philippians 3:10-14NLT I heard a story about a mountain climber, while hiking on the edge of the mountain, he fell. On his way down, he reached out and grabbed hold of a tree limb that was growing out of the side of the cliff. While hanging there he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Free At Last - (Exodus Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 5, 2018
     | 6,055 views

    The Israelites walk into the desert - directed by God. God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds the day. Focus on graduation.

    Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025
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    Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

    Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
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     | 6,828 views

    Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

    Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enduring To The End In Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong marathon that requires endurance, patience, and unwavering faith.

    ENDURING TO THE END IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 24:13 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:35-39, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Revelation 2:10, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong marathon that requires endurance, patience, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Help Comes From The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
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    Psalm 121 is a strong declaration of confidence in the sufficiency and faithfulness of God.

    OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Psalm 121:2 (KJV) "My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, Jeremiah 33:3, Romans 8:31, Proverbs 18:10 INTRODUCTION: Life presents challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stand Still

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 8, 2021
     | 11,366 views

    Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time.

    Stand Still By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time. You find yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
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     | 13,492 views

    Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay In The Word.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2023
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    It doesn't matter what other people do, what other churches do, how unpopular you may become you stay in the Word of God. How long until Jesus comes.

    STAY By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. "This sermon was preached at the 107th Holy Convocation of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith" PRAYER: - SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 14 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Church. What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,745 views

    This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

    “A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,313 views

    How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

    August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bite Of Bitterness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    Bitterness always comes back to bite us and hurt our lives

    The Bite of Bitterness Selected Passages September 26, 2004 Introduction A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,589 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

    Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is: The Power Of Christ For The Problems Of Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016
     | 6,247 views

    Jesus holds everything in this universe together, and He will hold you together if you trust in Him.

    The most powerful and stirring songs of the Christian Faith draw our attention to Jesus Christ! Ancient Hymns like All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Crown Him with Many Crowns Gospel songs like How Great Thou Art Wonderful Grace of Jesus Praise and Worship Songs like Behold Our God Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational