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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Mother Naomi

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 3, 2013
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     | 11,676 views

    How did Naomi do as a mother in the book of Ruth? What lessons can we learn from her example?

    Mother’s day - taking a look at the book of Ruth with particular attention to Naomi The days of the Judges - Judges 17:6 - “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pagan idol worship Famine in the land Elimelech took his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Worry Bites

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2018
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    This is a short homily given at an inner city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed crowd

    What kind of news makes you happy? Birth of a child; healing of a family member’s sickness; bigger tax return than you thought; a forecast of great days of weather ahead; maybe you won something at the lottery. What kind of news gets you upset? Drama in a friend’s life; maybe the death of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revere And Revive

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 21, 2020
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    Revival can come IF we are willing!

    1. 2 Chronicles 7:11-14 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the king's house. All that Solomon had planned to do in the house of the LORD and in his own house he successfully accomplished. 12 Then the LORD appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "I Climb Fences When I Got Fences To Climb."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2024
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    “Our biggest challenge is to recognize those invisible fences “that ain’t ever strang up yet” and to ignore them."

    John Steinbeck wrote about Jim Casy and Tom Joad traveling to California looking for a better life in a land they’ve never seen. When their ragged old car breaks down, Casy begins to pour out his doubts to Tom about this seemingly jinxed rush to California. Tom resists Casy’s pessimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 2, 2024
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    What should we do if we find a missing sheep? What should we do if we have misplaced silver?

    The Missing Sheep In verses one - two: Sinners, are the classification of people who were crossed or cast out by many of the religious people of the time. Publicans (tax collectors) were especially detested. Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dealing With Poverty In The Community

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025
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    God calls His people to confront poverty through generosity, compassion, and practical community action, ensuring no one among His children remains in lack.

    DEALING WITH POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold.” — Acts 4:34 Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Opens Your Eyes To Divine Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2026
     | 105 views

    This message reveals how God grants spiritual perception, unveils hidden opportunities, and positions His people to recognize and seize divine moments.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS YOUR EYES TO DIVINE OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:15-17; Isaiah 48:17 Key Verse:  “Open his eyes, that he may see.” — 2 Kings 6:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:18; Genesis 21:19; Acts 16:14; Proverbs 20:12; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Teacher, Do You Not Care If We Perish? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2024
     | 830 views

    If I have done no evil, nothing but good, Lord, why am I being punished?

    Twelfth Sunday in Course 2024 Psalm 107, which we prayed as our response to Scripture today, is what we call a todah song. When an Israelite had a big problem, like being thrown into prison because of a minor offense, or being about to drown as the boat is foundering in a storm, he would make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The God Who Rolls Away Reproach Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
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    No matter how long you’ve carried shame, God has the power to roll it away permanently.

    THE GOD WHO ROLLS AWAY REPROACH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 5:8-9 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:4, Psalm 34:5, 1 Samuel 1:6-7, Luke 1:25, Zephaniah 3:19 INTRODUCTION: Reproach refers to shame, disgrace, mockery, or dishonour placed upon a person because of prolonged affliction, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The World That Christ Entered

    Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

    The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Was With Him Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 47,098 views

    Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

    OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice In What!?!?!

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006
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    We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

    Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009
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     | 5,953 views

    Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

    Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Todd Riley avatar

    The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,807 views

    Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

    Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,215 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist