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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Road To Recovery Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 15, 2019
     | 5,889 views

    The path on this road is the path of: 1) Faith (Matthew 11:28a), 2) Repentance and Rest (Matthew 11:28b) and finally: 3) Submission (Matthew 11:29-30)

    There are many reasons why people come to Canada. Some come for economic prospects. Some come to be reunited with family that has preceded them, and some come to avoid brutal conditions in the land that they just left. A common story over the past several decades has involved those who travel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rejected

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2019
     | 4,507 views

    A study in the book of Lamentations 4: 1 – 22

    Lamentations 4: 1 – 22 Rejected 1 How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The stones of the sanctuary are scattered at the head of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resurrection Joy! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
     | 6,322 views

    We are going to go through a couple chapters of Scripture from the Gospel of John that takes us from the crucifixion of Jesus to His resurrection from the grave.

    A quote from C.S. Lewis says, “Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us…like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Their Heaven Is Earth

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020
     | 4,320 views

    A study in Psalm 73: 1 – 28

    Psalm 73: 1 – 28 Their heaven is earth A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    My Month Of Understanding Money Matters

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 4, 2020
     | 3,539 views

    New beginning means starting afresh or anew. It means going back to the basics. So this month I will like us to look afresh into money matters.

    New beginning means starting afresh or anew. It means going back to the basics. So this month I will like us to look afresh into money matters. Talking about money Solomon acclaimed to be biblically one of the wisest men on earth prayed - "Give me money enough so that I will not steal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Not You; It's Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020
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     | 3,923 views

    In this message we will look at the break up that occurred among God's people in ~ 932 BC and see what God intends for us to learn. Some great truths of God for these deeply divided times in our nation.

    It’s Not You; It’s Me OKAY – we are in this series called, ‘Such Things Were Written’ our theme verse is… ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 AND LISTEN – here’s the deal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    19th Sunday After Pentecost. October 19th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2022
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     | 2,908 views

    Year C, Proper 24.

    Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104, Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 121, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Luke 18:1-8 A). BEHOLD THE DAYS ARE COMING. Jeremiah 31:27-34. “Behold, the Days are Coming.” This is a recurring motif in Jeremiah (cf. Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 30:3; Jeremiah 31:27; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,988 views

    If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

    On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Self-Awareness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 26, 2023
     | 3,136 views

    Secular psychologists have developed methods for dealing with Low Self-Esteem. But what does the Bible teach concerning this matter? This message offer three principles for dealing with self-esteem based on Scripture.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of self-awareness. Self-awareness is a fact of life. God made us in such a way that we are aware of self, aware of our interaction with God, aware of our interaction with other people, and aware of our interaction with our environment. The self-awareness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why America Is Like It Is Today Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 2, 2023
     | 3,535 views

    Looks at the Christian beginning of the United States, how we have gotten where we are today, and how we move on from here. Second in series on Romans. Suitable for July Fourth, etc.

    In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That is the line of a poem many of us know, that has helped some of us remember a few of our history lessons. It is true that Christopher Columbus was a flawed person, and he made many mistakes, but he had a mission and a purpose. According to his journals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding The Marriage Border

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,730 views

    The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because men and women have refused to take the responsibility to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do, it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked us to do.

    The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because individuals, men and women, have refused to take the responsibility that is upon them to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do: it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Mercy Of God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 10, 2022
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     | 13,296 views

    Every morning, God's mercy says wake up, get up! Don’t lie down in bed depressed and refuse to get up, don't give up because nothing seems to be working or going on well in your life. Face the day, face any situation with the mercy of God.

    Introduction Mercy is God’s Nature, God’s Character If someone were to ask you to describe your father, you would probably say things like he is tall or average height, dark or fair in complexion, likes jazz music, enjoys watching documentaries, has a good sense of humor or he is very strict, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being To Friendly With The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 3,804 views

    In the last several years we have heard a lot about “fake news.” “Fake news” is what happens when something is reported to be true that isn’t true.

    Fake news is nothing new. That is, we’re not the first generation to grapple with truth vs. lies. Human nature is such that many people find it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth. If lying was a sport, it would be the most popular sport on earth today. Politicians have the reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Jesus In The Boat Of Your Life

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    This sermon highlights the benefits of having Jesus, the Captain of our Salvation sail with us as we go through different situations and seasons of life.

    Jesus is always looking for a ‘boat’ – a heart, a life, a ministry, a business, a family, a church, a nation to enter into. When Jesus got into Peter’s boat, Peter didn’t shut or shove Jesus out of his boat, he allowed Him in. Allowing Jesus into his boat, gave Peter a life-changing encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ask And Receive Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 29, 2022
     | 4,501 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 10:1-4 deals with God's way of blessing his people: thru the principle of Ask and Receive. His intervention on behalf of his people by sending Messiah is also expounded.

    Our text today is in Zechariah 10:1-4. I. God’s INVITATION is to Ask and Receive We begin with the first word in that chapter: “Ask.”i God’s method of blessing His people begins there. He begins with an invitation to ask and receive. And that begins with our acknowledgement that every good gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic