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    Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021
     | 6,980 views

    Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

    As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From A Dollar Bill

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,961 views

    There are many ways we can learn to "see" God and His hand. Jesus used nature at times. He also used a coin to point to God. Our money points to Him, too.

    1. Matthew 22:15-22 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 163 views

    When God needs a tool for service, he uses common tools.

    A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Through Divine Help Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 474 views

    Every triumph we enjoy in life is the result of divine help and not human strength alone.

    VICTORY THROUGH DIVINE HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Supporting Texts: Psalm 44:3, Deuteronomy 20:4, Psalm 60:11-12, Zechariah 4:6, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 8 gives a summary of the military victories David achieved over Israel’s enemies. Though David was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way Of Escape From Temptation

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2025
     | 389 views

    We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our temptations and Escape from sin.

    The Way of Escape From Temptation GOOD MORNING: This morning, we’re going to look mostly at one verse from our epistle lesson—1 Corinthians 10:13. It’s a verse that’s been special to me as it was the first verse I ever memorized at our RE Summer Camp in the early 1980s, and it’s been an anchor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spiritual Growth Through Humility

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 1, 2025
     | 421 views

    Humility is not weakness—it is strength under control. In a world that often rewards pride, self-promotion, and status, God calls His children to embrace the way of humility.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5-8 Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 22:4, Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: Humility is not weakness—it is strength under control. In a world that often rewards pride, self-promotion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons From The Parable Of The Talents" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024
     | 2,250 views

    Just as the faithful servants invested their talents, invest your gifts wisely in Kingdom endeavors. Whether it's serving in ministry, using your skills to bless others, or stewarding your resources for God's purposes, be intentional in maximizing your potential for God's glory.

    Title: "Maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want us to explore a timeless parable that teaches us valuable lessons about stewardship and the wise use of the gifts and talents that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Will Set You Free! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2021
     | 4,573 views

    Based on John 8:31-36 - Challenges hearers to know Jesus & let Jesus set them free.

    “JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE!” John 8:31-36 FBCF – 10/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We Americans value our freedom. “Land of the free, & the home of the brave.” Many of us understand the great price that has been paid for our freedoms in this nation. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Responsibilities Faithfully (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025
     | 131 views

    God requires His children to handle responsibilities faithfully because faithfulness is the key to promotion, increase, and lasting impact in His Kingdom.

    HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES FAITHFULLY (Part 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10-12 Key Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Told Me

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023
     | 2,535 views

    God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

    God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 10, 2025
     | 437 views

    The Kingdom of Heaven lies before all of us. The problem is whether or not people are actually looking for it.

    What Does it Mean the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand? Matthew 3:2 John the Baptist has blasted onto the scene. His subject was "Repent ye!" Repentance is when a person does a turnaround or an about-face, which means a 180-degree turn from the direction that the person was headed. Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Trouble With Gray

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    If white is white and black is black, what color is gray? What’s wrong with gray? It’s not white. It’s not washed with the blood.

    The Trouble with Gray, in the book of Romans, 14th chapter. First off, what color is gray? Is it just a drop of black into white or maybe it is closer to a pinch of white into black? How do we know what is the correct shade of gray? If white is white and black is black, why can’t we come up with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Darkest Before The Dawn Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Part 11 in a Sermon Series through the 119th Psalm

    Darkest Before the Dawn Part 11 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 25, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalms 119:81-88 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, seems to be the darkest time during the psalmists writing. We are not told exactly what it is; pressure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise, Possibility, & Potential Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    1 of 5 on the church. This message was given on Baby Dedication Day. Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None...

    The Birth of God’s Family MCC Baby Day – Promise, Possibility, and Potential Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None Every child of man and every child of God is made with a promise, a possibility and a potential while not always realized is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let It Flow

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    A message about Revival. Our need to expect God to work today and a glimpse at what that will look like

    Let It Flow John 7:37-39 37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." 39 By this he meant the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal