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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Can I Be His Candle? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Study on a Candle for the Lord.

    I PONDER : HOW IMPORTANT CAN A LITTLE LIGHT BE? The use of a candle is a good illustration for a lesson. A good text is found in Luke 15, the Lost Chapter: Luke 15: 8 Either the woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, DOES SHE NOT LIGHT A CANDLE, AND SWEEP the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Destined For Greatness

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 71,775 views

    You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

    Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Less Than Perfect

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 18, 2013
     | 7,244 views

    God has a perfect plan for each of us. He never applies it all at once, rather little by little, He wants us to Walk by Faith not sight. Moses was a murderer, Rahab was a harlot... And yet these are among the Bible's greats; Clearly indicating that God us

    Quotes: “The maxim ‘Nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘Paralysis’.” - Winston Churchill “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” - Alan Cohen “God has a perfect plan for each of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019
     | 9,134 views

    “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

    If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Why Pray When You Can Worry

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2017
     | 4,761 views

    Consider your ways says the Lord in Haggai 1:7 and one appliaction for reflection for me was on the phrase in the Lord's Prayer : Give us our daily bread

    Sermon Neither the Old Testament reading nor the Gospel reading are in the Lectionary today, yet the reason I would like to talk on them is because this is where I am this week I was fascinated the other day watching “Ghost ships of the Arctic” on television. The programme was about the recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Holy Ghost Baptism

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,277 views

    Holy Ghost baptism is a gift from God to believers, and we must follow the scriptural principles in the reception and the operation of the gift in the Church.

    THE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM Study Texts: Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8 Introduction The Christian needs the power of the Holy Ghost for exploits in the service of the Lord. Enduement with power from on high makes a great difference in a believer’s life, ministry, home, and in every area of his/her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bible, Our Foundation, 11 . External Proofs Of The Truth Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 29, 2015
     | 3,615 views

    No matter how or from what angle we look at this incredible Book, it is Divine in Its origin!

    External proof of the truth of Scripture. We have alluded to the internal testimony, the authority of the Holy Spirit showing us Jesus through the written Word working on the inner man. But there is an external set of “proofs” for the Bible also. Never did one speak like Jesus, said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Year's Assessment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,693 views

    Paul thinks reflectively about his spiritual progress.

    A New Year’s Assessment 2022 Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smoking And Other Addictions

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2025
     | 240 views

    Any activity or substance use that harms your body, mind or spirit and can leave you addicted to it is evil.

    Homily on Smoking and Other Enslaving Addictions Saint Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia was one of his earliest communications with the Church. He had visited that area early in his missionary journeys and left there a church with the kind of spiritual fire and enthusiasm we associate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Blueprint For Ministry Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 21, 2019
     | 4,151 views

    I received an anonymous note in the offering. The note questioned the vision and mission of the church. This sermon answers questions raised in the note as well as looking at God's design for the church.

    God’s Blueprint for Ministry Slide I received an anonymous note in offering. It read: Let's serve our community, not just do a food pantry. Make good decisions by voting and including members. Losing people lately, it's noticeable. The Family Fun Fest will not gain new people, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Jesus- The Way, The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 16, 2024
     | 1,442 views

    Let not your heart be troubled.

    “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions, if not I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, you may be also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Letting Go Specifics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,736 views

    Letting go is an informal process, not a science; nonetheless, it is helpful to grasp two concepts about this matter.

    Letting Go Specifics 1. Two weeks ago, I tried to prove to you that the Bible teaches forgiveness is conditional, requiring repentance on the offender’s part. We forgive as God forgives. 2. We saw that forgiveness is a continuum. In some cases, forgiveness in the fullest sense – relating as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Aligning With God’s Agenda For The Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026
     | 489 views

    Encouragement to prioritise God’s plan and righteousness in the new year so that His blessings and divine opportunities manifest in your life.

    ALIGNING WITH GOD’S AGENDA FOR THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:33 Key Verse: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:3; Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Year You Will Not Labour In Vain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 279 views

    Assurance that your efforts, time, and resources this year will yield divine results and lasting fruitfulness.

    A YEAR YOU WILL NOT LABOUR IN VAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 65:23 Key Verse: “They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.” (Isaiah 65:23) Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:5-6; Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God Loves A Giver - Sometimes Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,848 views

    What a God honouring giver looks like

    “God loves a giver - Sometimes - Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/5/06 am (Much of this material is sourced from Randy Alcorn’s book. “the Treasure Principle”) Hearing sermons about money makes us uncomfortable. I want to start a short series today on Stewardship. And I can just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist