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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,235 views

    Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

    Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winning Over Worry

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,843 views

    Worry affects our thinking, feeling, and choosing. Worry wastes time and energy. Relationships with our spouses, families, coworkers, friends, and the Lord suffer. Health problems arise from worry. It shows a lack of trust in God. There is a better way!

    Winning over Worry Text: Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Impact Of Faith

    Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015
     | 6,414 views

    What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

    Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time Spent In God's Word

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 7, 2024
     | 1,237 views

    I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. These numbers show a troubling imbalance in our lack of time spent in the Scripture and its damaging effect on our spiritual vitality.

    If we took a poll here in our church, I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. Research shows that the average person is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 messages a day. You are probably thinking, "No way do I receive that many messages." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    A Storm's Coming

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025
     | 552 views

    After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

    A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nurturing Spiritual Appetite

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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    The lack of spiritual hunger in many Christians may be due to worldly appetite killers. Comparing the way junk food kills a person’s appetite for healthy food, the author looks at how today’s obsession with entertainment may be affecting Christian’s appet

    Nurturing Spiritual Appetite Matt. 5:6 8-2-09 Intro We take as our text this morning, Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” That verse describes a blessing that I want to live in for the rest of my life. I don’t want to ever lose my ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Putting Out A Fleece" (Gideon) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,250 views

    Gideon’s asking for a sign has nothing to do with determining God’s will—God already clearly told Gideon what to do. Gideon’s fleece shows his doubt and fear and lack of trust. Gideon didn’t know his own strength.

    “Putting out a Fleece” (Gideon) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Actions have consequences.” This could be the motto of our times, and it certainly would apply to the period of the Judges. In both cases we see people living lawlessly, doing whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Churches Other Calling

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
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    The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

    The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,743 views

    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Terrible Last Days - A Survey Of Mark 13 Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021
     | 3,571 views

    Mark 13, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are all dedicated to the prophetic warning given by the Lord Jesus to His disciples as what to expect as it pertains to the spread of the Gospel and the increasing evil of the world.

    Apostate Judaism has had its last chance. Jesus had finished with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and others who had challenged His authority, teachings, and miracles. He will again face them on the day of His crucifixion. He had shed tears over Jerusalem and had pronounced judgment upon it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Miracle In Zarephath Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 350 views

    God's miracles do not always come from obvious places or expected methods. In Zarephath, He used a poor widow to provide for His prophet and turned her last meal into a river of abundance.

    THE UNEXPECTED MIRACLE IN ZAREPHATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:19; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6; Philippians 4:19; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: When the brook Cherith dried up, God redirected Elijah to a place no one would expect—Zarephath, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Abiding In Love And Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019
     | 4,742 views

    As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

    Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Satisfying Meal Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,284 views

    Following Jesus is not easy. Sometimes what he expects of us seems too difficult; sometimes it just doesn’t seem to make sense. It is then that we need to obey.

    Introduction You have heard the term Christ-figure. It is a literary term for a character in a story who is like a savior or sacred figure. Those of you who have read John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath might remember Jim Casey, a fallen preacher who helps migrant workers. It is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love And Zeal: A Tall Order Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2021
     | 2,076 views

    God sets a high standard for His children, and He expects us to be diligent, but in the right direction. We therefore need to understand what it means to practice brotherly love and to be properly zealous in our devotion.

    Love and Zeal: A Tall Order (Romans 12:9-13) 1. The wise man said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re tall, short, fat, thin, rich, poor, at the end of the day....It’s night.” 2. Short people rule the world – most powerful dictators or emperors were short – Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Why Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019
     | 9,938 views

    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

    Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist