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  • Neal Rolett avatar

    Happy New Year

    Contributed by Neal Rolett on Jan 5, 2013
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     | 8,190 views

    Four practical goals to ensure spiritual growth in the new year.

    Intro: All of us have made New Year’s resolutions, and all us have broken them too. Many times our resolutions are abandoned before the sun goes down on January first. And I believe that very often we make New Year’s resolutions that have little to do with our spiritual well-being and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clothe Yourselves With Compassion

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 28, 2022
     | 4,699 views

    I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest.

    CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION Introduction I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest. One of the things I love about Forsythe Church is the consistent compassion that is evident here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Interrupted By God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,108 views

    The concept of divine interruption is deeply rooted in Scripture and challenges us to trust in God's sovereignty over our lives. Are we willing to let God change our plans, redirect our steps, and shape our journey?

    Interrupted by God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Introduction: Today, we reflect on a powerful quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” Bonhoeffer, a theologian who lived during a time of great crisis, understood the importance of yielding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Little Maid With A Great Calling

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,318 views

    This story of the little girl demonstrates that God can use even the most unlikely people and circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

    2 Kings 5:1-6 "Naaman was the commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Now, bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
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    Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

    LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewardship Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 143 views

    We may work for a boss on this earth, but we get rewarded by God.

    “For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commanding Times And Seasons Of The Year 2026 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 6, 2026
     | 344 views

    Understanding divine authority, discernment, and alignment to command times and seasons in accordance with God’s purpose for the year 2026.

    COMMANDING TIMES AND SEASONS OF THE YEAR 2026 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 38:12-13 Key Verse: “Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place; That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?” (Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewardship Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025
     | 169 views

    We may work for a boss on this earth, but we get rewarded by God.

    “For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,357 views

    Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

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    Help! Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

    BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Playing With Fire Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,319 views

    When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

    Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Friend Going To Hell, What Am I Going To Do About It?

    Contributed by Shawn Castle on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,618 views

    We need to tell others about him.

    - In Matthew we find that God says GO. - The word Go means to be sent, We are sent to tell others obout god and his love. - We need to tell others about God’s wonderful grace and how he died on the cross for us. -There are millions of people in this world who havnt heard about Jesus, and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on May 8, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    Certain conditions that must be fulfilled by God’s people if they are to experience blessing

    Joshua 2 Study 2 Chapter 1 – Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Introduction Last week as we began our studies of the book of Joshua we focused our thoughts particularly upon the way in which God for many years had been preparing Joshua for the work to which He was to call him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knowing What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 88,322 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to pray and what to pray for. Paul challenges us to pray with devotion so that the gospel message will go out clearly as we give out grace to those who do not yet know Christ.

    Knowing What to Pray For Many of us have been on a trip together. As you look around this room it may not seem like it, but we’ve been fellow passengers and on several occasions, I’ve served as your tour guide. Our trips have not always been pleasant, but most have been memorable. In fact, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Past Is History

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

    Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist