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  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Fear God!

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,523 views

    King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived , after he had pondered on life and its meaning declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “ Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

    King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived, after he had pondered on life and its meaning, declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abram's Faith And Melchizadek's Blessing

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 15, 2024
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    GOD told Abram to pack his belongings and to “GO to the Land I will give to you”. Abram obeyed GOD, but the journey wasn’t easy. Abram had conflict, strife, uncertainty, etc. But he remained trusting in the LORD outside of his comfort zone.

    2024.04.14.SERMON NOTES. Abram’s Faith beyond Circumstances William Akehurst, HSWC Big idea: GOD told Abram to pack his belongings and to “GO to the Land I will give to you”. Abram obeyed GOD, but the journey wasn’t easy. Abram had conflict, strife, uncertainty, etc. But he remained trusting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation At The Jordan

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 2, 2025
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    The Jordan River that was overflowing miraculously parted for the Israelites, in that same River Jordan Naaman was healed of his leprosy, and Jesus was baptized in the same river. Miracles will happen in our lives when we too can trust God fully, and obey His Word implicitly.

    Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 3:13, “When the priests who carry the Covenant Box of the LORD of all the earth put their feet in the water, the Jordan will stop flowing, and the water coming downstream will pile up in one place." (GNB) These are the words that Joshua received from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kingdom Giving

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 26, 2025
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    At a very early date in the history of Mankind God made it known that a definite amount of His Followers income should be devoted to Him... When studying carefully the book of Genesis we find clear traces of an early revelation about 3 very Important practices that God required His People to Obey

    “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.Matthew 6:20 Lk 12:16-21… And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?And he said, This will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,366 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Form Of Doctrine

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015
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    To establish salvation can only be obtained after a person has obeyed from the heart: “That form of doctrine, which makes them free from their sin.” This lesson establishes that: “That form of doctrine;” includes our death to sin, our burial with Christ; in order to rise, in newness of life.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Form – Must be Obeyed from the Heart 2. The Form – Makes One Free from Sin 3. The Form – Makes Servants of Righteousness Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing: “That form of doctrine.” Paul writes the Romans regarding: “That form of doctrine;” or, Gr., ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 31 - Worship God Alone & Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 16, 2023
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     | 1,632 views

    We are commanded to worship God alone giving Him the top priority in our lives, and also to honor our parents, if we want God’s blessings to be showered on us. Let’s choose to obey God’s word so we don’t miss out on His blessings

    We are studying in detail about blessings and curses to fathom all that the word of God has to convey about this. There are so many who are held down by several curses that overrule their lives thereby not being able to experience the true blessings that God has envisioned for them. As we delve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When A Second Marriage Is Better Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
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    What’s the difference between living under law and living released from law in a relationship with Jesus? I obey the law of God not because I’m afraid, but because I love Jesus. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

    INTRODUCTION Many people think these verses in Romans 7 are confusing and very hard to understand. In fact, some people say, “You ought to just go from Chapter 6 on into Chapter 8, because Chapter 8 is so great!” But I don’t believe you ought to do that, I think every verse and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In His Footsteps (Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,937 views

    Jesus Christ is the living Word---God’s Word made flesh giving to us the words of life through His learned tongue to help us from our weariness. Jesus was also given the ability to know how it is that we listen and obey or ignore and rebel (Isaiah 50:4- 5).

    WALKING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS Text: Isaiah 50:4- 9 Isaiah 50:4-9  "The LORD God has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.  (5)  My ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 2, 2022
     | 3,144 views

    Life’s stressors can push you to a higher level of strength, and personal achievement that you would have never experienced had you not had such a severe setback.

    Today, I want to talk to you about this: Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. We continue with our Life by the Book series. We are spending our Fall studying Psalm 119, the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. And every verse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 22, 2024
     | 1,366 views

    Most people who are enslaved know they are slaves. The girl who is abducted and taken into the worldwide human trafficking ring knows she’s a slave. You don’t have to tell her this. But there is a kind of slavery where people don’t fully realize they are enslaved.

    Today, I want to speak to you about “4 Controversial Uncompromising Life-Changing Truths” from the lips of Jesus Himself. These 4 truths are unpopular for many. They are likely to start a good argument at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Many of these, if not all of these, run against the current ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prince Of Peace Has Come

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    If you could have anything in the World what would it be? For me it would be peace, not just any peace, but a total peace that comes only from the Prince of Peace. What must we do to have this peace? We must obey Jesus and hate sin.

    Luke 19:42, John 14:27, Revelation 1:17 (NLT) If you could have anything in the World what would it be? For me it would be peace, not just any peace, but a total peace that comes only from the Prince of Peace. What must we do to have this peace? We must obey Jesus and hate sin. In Luke Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Develop A Devotional Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,559 views

    To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

    How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 5 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    A sermon affirming that all things came by,through and from the Living Word of God.Thus all things living and non-living can hear,obey and submit to the Word of God.If problems,storms, demons, sickness , etc arises Just speak they will hear!

    “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” mark 4:39 Just speak they will hear! Your words have creative and authoritative power. All we see today came as a result of the spoken words. Many times people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Son, Give Me Your Heart

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 32,216 views

    the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

    My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational