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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

    James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus On Right Fasting Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,050 views

    Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

    JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Back To The Garden

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?

    Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The River To The Wilderness

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

    From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ Is The True Manna Series

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,260 views

    My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

    Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Unity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 10, 2014
     | 3,570 views

    To fulfill Christ's intention for the Church, the Church treasures the unbreakable link between one faith and one community.

    Thursday of 4th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei In these first weeks of the Easter season each year the Church gives us much of St. John’s Gospel writings on the Eucharist, the sacrament of nourishment and unity. The Eucharist brings us together: those who profess the same Catholic faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    To Obey Or Not To Obey

    Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016
     | 11,693 views

    sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

    TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A View From The House Of The Potter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,466 views

    The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

    A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelization With Inculturation: Cyril And Methodius Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2019
     | 2,740 views

    God’s intention continues to be to bring us together in His Church. “It is not good for man to be alone.”

    Thursday of the 5th Week in Course 2019 Ss Cyril and Methodius After Pentecost, the Catholic Church was made up exclusively of Jews. In fact, for many years it was considered a Jewish cult. But Gentiles who had made a study of religion and who had become Jews or followers of Jews found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Right Heart - Take Action Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 17, 2018
     | 5,169 views

    God knows our hearts and we must always have it cleansed and have godly desires and intent!

    Let’s continue to worship our Lord by listening to what God is saying in Exodus 33…. As we read, let us note the 3 main characters: What can we say about the Hebrews? What can we say about God? What can we say about Moses? After summarizing the passage, let’s come back to these 3 main ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Preparation: The Key To A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026
     | 278 views

    A revelation that intentional spiritual, mental, and practical preparation is God’s ordained pathway to a greater and secured tomorrow.

    PREPARATION: THE KEY TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Genesis 41:33-36 Key Verse:  “Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In God’s Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 1,101 views

    Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason.

    WALKING IN GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4–10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28–30, Proverbs 19:21, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 138:8 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
     | 1,113 views

    God’s plan for your life is intentional and filled with hope. Walking in divine purpose requires faith, trust, and perseverance. Even when the path is challenging, God’s guidance is sure, and His strength is sufficient.

    WALKING IN DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is created with a divine purpose, a unique calling that God has designed to fulfill in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick MacDonald avatar

    Unity - The Key To Strong Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,761 views

    If we’re all not in unity on this issue of strong relationships, then this body cannot function to it’s fullest intent.

    UNITY - THE KEY TO STRONG RELATIONSHIPS 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 July 29, 2001 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION It’s possible that some sitting here today are tired, even upset about my talking about relationships week after week.. A few might say they have strong relationships; others may say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Soar Like An Eagle

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 69 ratings
     | 45,254 views

    It is the Lord’s intention that believers soar like eagles rather than live their lives defeated and like turkeys

    SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE ISAIAH 40:27-31 THIS SERMON WAS GATHERED FROM THE NIV BIBLE AND INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM THE BOOK “THE EAGLE STORY” BY INSTITUTE OF YOUTH CONFLICTS 1985 ISAIAH 40:27-31 THE 40TH ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene