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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013
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     | 13,401 views

    Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

    REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Beasts And Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 975 views

    In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

    Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 19,537 views

    This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

    Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Driving Through The Desert

    Contributed by Robert Nixon on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    The Hebrew nation, Elijah, Jesus and others were driven into the desert. What is God doing when we "are driven into the desert"?

    DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT INTRODUCTION: Describe living in Arizona and camping Out in the desert as a Boy Scout. Describe how easy it was to get lost and separated. (Superstition Mountains). The desert has been used by God many times throughout the Bible. The Israelites in the Wilderness, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Treachery Of Divorce

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    A message on the destructive nature of divorce

    THE TREACHERY OF DIVORCE Malachi 2:11-16 INTRO: It was a sleepy spring afternoon when a tornado struck Waco, Texas. It left behind a wake of destruction seldom witnessed: 113 people dead, hundreds more left homeless, and millions of dollars in property damage. Workers commented the buildings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Treachery Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Malachi Series - 3 of 6.

    THE TREACHERY OF DIVORCE Malachi 2:11-16 INTRO: It was a sleepy spring afternoon when a tornado struck Waco, Texas. It left behind a wake of destruction seldom witnessed: 113 people dead, hundreds more left homeless, and millions of dollars in property damage. Workers commented the buildings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Importance Of The Stability Of The Youth

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
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     | 3,503 views

    L’IMPORTANCE DE LA STABILITE DU JEUNE

    L’IMPORTANCE DE LA STABILITE DU JEUNE Lecture Mat 16/13-23 et 1Pier 2/5 Nous voyons dans ce récit une partie de la vie de Pierre et en mme temps, un trait de caractre que nous pouvons possder : L=instabilité. Nous sommes dans un monde o les bases et les fondements ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 2, 2010
     | 3,891 views

    We often mistakenly pray for more faith when all we need to do is live out what faith we already have following the commands of God through Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Luke 17: 5 – 10 / Increase Our Faith Intro: funambulist - Jean Francois Gravelot (The Great Blondin) On June 30, 1859, at 5 pm, Blondin made his first journey across the Falls. Blondin utilized a 1,300 foot long, 3 inch diameter manila rope stretched from what is now Prospect Park in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laodicea: The "You Make Me Sick” Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    This was a church by the people for the people and to the people! They had in-grown eyeballs!

    Revelation 3:14-22 Laodicea: The “You Make Me Sick” Church A Celebrated Church 14a “And to the church of the Laodiceans” The church in Laodicea was a wealthy, self-indulgent church. Notice that it was the church of the Laodiceans not just in Laodicea. They were geographically situated in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Again And Again And Again…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 5, 2013
     | 4,247 views

    Keep talking! Keep explaining the ways of God and encourage your family to read the Word and gather together in prayer everyday. I repeat everyday, not when you feel like and when you have the time. Such ‘imperatives’ got to be said everyday!

    Again and again and again…. Bringing about discipline, cleanliness and maintenance of books, became an arduous task in my school, despite repeatedly telling them, children turn up with disheveled dry hair, dirty clothes, incomplete home work and dirty torn books. I decided to do one thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pig's Tale

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022
     | 1,320 views

    No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

    A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Spiritual Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,027 views

    To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's prayer our own: "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).

    The spiritual motherhood of Christ is an exalted state attained by embracing a resounding "yes" to God, even in the face of seemingly impossible demands, echoing the divine calling that turned Mary into a virgin mother. To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Poverty Of The Rich

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 17, 2025
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     | 660 views

    This sermon uses as peg the quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling warning us not to over concerned with money, position, or glory.

    Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” There is a quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling that I want to begin with this morning: “Beware of over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And The Hidden Chains Of Legalism

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 24, 2025
     | 77 views

    This sermon discusses the danger of slipping to legalism after being saved by grace.

    Scripture: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Grace is a glorious gift. It is the unmerited favor of God lavished upon sinners who cannot earn their way to heaven. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Dangers Of Gambling And Lotto Addiction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025
     | 83 views

    Gambling, lotto, and betting may look harmless at first, but they carry hidden dangers that destroy lives and destinies.

    THE DANGERS OF GAMBLING AND LOTTO ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 28:20, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: Gambling and lottery addiction have silently crept into many homes, affecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God