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  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    The Benefits Of Fasting, With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,540 views

    Are you a woman who prays? If your answer is yes, praise God, but if you are not or you feel in your heart that you do not pray/talk to the Lord as much as you should, my prayer is after this series, you will be fired up to open that communication line wi

    There is a saying "Prayer is the Key, it is the Master Key" meaning it is the key that unlocks or opens up the door to your blessings, breakthrough, etc. Today we will be looking at the benefits of integrating fasting with prayer. And so, this is a message that will be beneficial not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tenth Commandment

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jun 22, 2021
     | 4,780 views

    The ten commandments are the law of God but so often we forget the tenth because we cannot see when others break it. Yet it is the cause for breaking many of the others

    The title of this message is the “The Tenth Commandment” Under the theme “One’s life does not consists in the abundance of possession”. Prayer The tenth commandment is found in the book of Exodus 20:17 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Avarice Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021
     | 2,556 views

    Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

    Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitude Of Disciples On Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2021
     | 5,856 views

    Usually, many Churches remember the Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the cross and its importance on Good Friday. But today, we are going to mediate the attitude of the Disciples on this Good Friday.

    The attitude of Disciples on Good Friday Introduction to Good Friday Devotions: Almost all Christians all over the globe observe Good Friday. No one would call the death of a person a good thing. But this Friday became Good Friday because the death of Christ has changed many things in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Satan Uses Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2022
     | 2,027 views

    Satan uses hypocrisy, fratricide, and self righteousness to misdirect and misfocus the Christian (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: Does Satan go to church? I know he does. Yes, the spiritual forces of evil are here but mostly they work through people. Imagine Simon Peter’s surprise when this happened: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025
     | 399 views

    There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

    What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,458 views

    Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

    Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fool Around And Find Out

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 24, 2025
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     | 3,983 views

    Pharaoh had been warned ten times already to let God’s people go, yet by sending his army after Israel, Pharaoh revealed that he still had not learned.

    TITLE: FOOL AROUND AND FIND OUT SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 5:2 / EXODUS 15:1 I want to lift as a thought this morning from this text – FOOL AROUND AND FIND OUT. We hear the words from EXODUS and whether we like it or not, fragments of clips begin to play in our imagination. For some of us the scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offensive Grace

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2024
     | 530 views

    View this parable of Jesus from 3 difference perspectives, 3 different points of view (Preached this first in 1995; not original with me but trying to track it down would be difficult)

    HoHum: Veteran’s Day is tomorrow- The fighting in WW1 stopped at 11 am on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally called Armistice Day it was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all of those who have served in our armed forces. We honor and appreciate all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something To Hold On To Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 5, 2025
     | 381 views

    In the storms of life, when things look really bad, can we trust that God will keep his promises? In this series of lessons we will be looking in the Scriptures for some of the promises of God that will see us through the difficult days - and we all have them

    The Shelter of God’s Promises #1 Something To Hold On To For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. - 2 Corinthians 1:20 Introduction Sheila Walsh begins her book The Shelter of God’s Promises by telling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beware Of Detours PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
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    This sermon explores the importance of patience, faith, and holding onto God's promises, using the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar from Genesis. Key

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared longing to understand God's Word. We gather not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith in Christ, our shared hope in His promises, and our shared love ...read more

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    Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,116 views

    This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

    There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Gratitude

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    The Process Of Faith

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,559 views

    The 5 steps of faith. Before you can get the reward us must go through the process.

    ¡°The Process of Faith¡± By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 11:1, 6 & Hebrew 10:23. Scriptures read: ¡°Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6. But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,757 views

    Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

    But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is A Rumor

    Contributed by Dave Anderson on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    This is a message encourageing believers and the Church at Large that Christ is working on our behalf in the most difficult of times. The message is based on "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe."

    THERE IS A RUMOR: ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE! Song of Solomon 2: 11-12; Amos 3:15; Ps. 143:3-4;Rev. 21:1-8; 22:1-5: Isaiah 40:1-6; 35:1-2 INTRODUCTION There is a rumor going around and I thought you might like to know about it. A rumor can be a dangerous thing. Often rumors are used by one person or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational