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  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Experiencing True Change

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on May 27, 2025
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     | 348 views

    True change is a deep transformation that does not originate from external influences such as other people, locations, or material possessions.

    Rather, true change arises from deep within the individual—the inner self. It is through the Holy Spirit's transformative power, coupled with the teachings found in the Word of God and the sacrificial love demonstrated by the blood of the Lamb, that a person can truly experience significant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have We Had The Saint’s Test? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,127 views

    We must love others. We are to love in deed and in truth and not just in word.

    1 John 3:11-24 depicts the differentiation among love and hate, and how love should be found in the existence of every Christian believer. Evil has an envious scorn for goodness. For this reason, Cain killed Abel, and it is why hatred is viewed as murder’s spiritual identical. Christians are relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Angels And Shepherds. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,343 views

    Good tidings of great joy!

    ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Abridged. Luke 2:8-20. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectations For Godly Living-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,853 views

    1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keepers Of The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,271 views

    God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

    Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Able To Learn Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011
     | 3,990 views

    With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

    “I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful Before Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,571 views

    Paul shows in Philippians 4:4–7 four basic principles for developing and maintaining a life of thankfulness regardless the circumstances. This can occur through: 1)Maintaining a Spirit of Joy (Phil. 4:4), 2) Learning to be Content (Phil. 4:5a), 3) Restin

    Earlier this week the National Post ran an advertisement that has caused some controversy. The ad, bought by the Institute for Canadian Values, argued against aspects of the Ontario school curriculum that include instruction about certain aspects of human sexuality. Specifically, it objected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    War And Peace Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 12,240 views

    A look at conflict without and within, and a pathway to real peace between a Christian and God.

    War and Peace James 4:1-10 James begins the fourth chapter of his epistle with the question, “Where do wars and fights come from?” Have you ever stopped to consider that question? I thought about it as well. I read the following statistical data this week regarding national and international ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meditation 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,504 views

    1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

    Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making The Most Out Of 2013

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people.

    MAKING THE MOST OF 2013 Ephesians 5:15-17 Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people. INTRODUCTION: Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

    A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,811 views

    Christians are to conduct themselves carefully in a corrupt culture.

    Redeeming the Time Ephesians 5:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2024 Last weekend was an amazing time of expressive worship and exposition of the Word during our Good Friday and Easter services. This place was packed on Good Friday as Pastor Kyle and Pastor Chris, along with our youth and young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Christian's Godly Responses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

    Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    Joshua, Pt. 3

    WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder about life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced and made upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    Recognizing Gods Voice Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,229 views

    This is a third in the series Overcomeing the Grasshopper complex

    TITLE: How to Recognize God’s voice TEXT; Joshua 1 THEME: spiritual victory, the promises of God, Joshua, spiritual warfare P.S. The voice we listen to will determine the direction we will walk. If we listen to our emotions we will remain in the spiritual desert. If we listen to the whispers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal