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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    God’s Dwelling Place

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 15, 2025
     | 229 views

    In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and to be loved, the scriptures come as a refreshing reminder that God has chosen us to be His dwelling place. His desire has been consistently clear: to dwell among His people, not in buildings made by human hands.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Story of John Wesley’s dream of first going to hell and then heaven and realizing only Christians were in heaven and not the denominations. Only when God dwells in us, we have eternity with Him. INTRODUCTION: In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Christmas Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025
     | 375 views

    In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stepping Into God’s Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 241 views

    God has a predetermined and purposeful plan for every life, and walking in obedience and faith positions believers to enter into its full manifestation.

    STEPPING INTO GOD’S PLAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “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.” (Jeremiah 29:11, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21; Psalm 37:23; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staying In God’s Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 118 views

    Remaining aligned with God’s will requires consistency, discernment, and endurance to finish destiny without deviation.

    STAYING IN GOD’S PLAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:26 Key Verse: “Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.” (Proverbs 4:26, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23-24; John 15:4-5; Hebrews 12:1-2; Galatians 5:25; Colossians 2:6-7; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Qualities Of God’s Champions

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 295 views

    These champions are not always the strongest by human standards, but they are marked by spiritual qualities that set them apart.

    QUALITIES OF GOD’S CHAMPIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:11-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:32-37, Daniel 6:1-10, Acts 4:13, Hebrews 11:32-34 INTRODUCTION: God's champions are not born from the crowd—they are raised through encounters, discipline, and obedience. In every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting On God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
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    Waiting on God’s timing is not easy, but it is essential. Saul's story teaches us that a moment of impatience can undo a lifetime of calling.

    WAITING ON GOD’S TIMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3, Lamentations 3:25-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity is the ability to wait on God’s timing. In a world driven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Comforting God’s People

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,291 views

    Today’s text echoes what we see throughout scripture about how the Lord disciplines His children. God disciplines us because He loves us.

    COMFORTING GOD’S PEOPLE (December 6, 2020) Text: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 Isaiah 40:1 -11: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God’s Christmas Plan

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Dec 9, 2023
     | 1,575 views

    Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    God’s Christmas Plan 10 Dec.23 Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) “I Been Thinking” Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it is also the season of waiting and expectation for Christmas celebrating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God’s "Be’s”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 3,124 views

    There are many dangerous things in life we have to be aware of each day.

    Some of these things we are constantly being warned about, such as: • Air Pollution • Noise Pollution • Water Pollution • Smoking • Fast foods Most of these dangers come with some warning. But something that can bring DEATH and MISERY to our lives are bees, and we very seldom hear any warnings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Building Code

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 3,818 views

    Today I want to talk to you about building codes. If you get ready to build, you will need to go down town and get a permit to build.

    They will tell you that if you are going to build, there are codes you must abide by. Some people have a problem because they have a hard time following instructions. The building codes are given for every builder to build by. One of the most important things in building any building is to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A God Of The Mountains And The Valleys

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
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     | 6,545 views

    The Christian life is filled with MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCES and VALLEY EXPERIENCES.

    We all enjoy the MOUNTAIN TOP experiences. In God’s Word we find the writers used many superlatives to describe the blessings God bestows upon us. We are told that a good writer never uses too many superlatives for fear of overstating their case. They are to be reserved for special occasions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Great Love

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022
     | 1,570 views

    Let me ask you TWO questions:

    (1) WHY DOES GOD LOVE MANKIND? Why? Because the Bible says GOD IS LOVE! He can’t help Himself - GOD IS LOVE! (2) WHY DIDN’T GOD MAKE US AS ROBOTS AND CREATE US WHERE WE ALL WOULD HAVE TO LOVE HIM? Illus: Most of us, have seen some of these little doll babies that the toy companies make. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing It God’s Way

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,428 views

    There are churches being built all around the world.

    All Bible believers are excited about seeing Bible believing and Bible preaching churches being built that glorify this wonderful Savior we serve. This is sad to say, but all churches being built are not for the glory of God! Illus: There was a church in Columbia, South Carolina, that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing For God’s Truth

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 16, 2023
     | 5,998 views

    We live in world of compromise where people are letting go of standards, values, and morals to have recognition, position, titles, clout, and prestige. Society has pushed for the lowering of standards with the so-called premise of improving equality, acceptance, and accessibility.

    Standing for God’s Truth By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 119:1-4 says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Standing On God’s Word.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2023
     | 3,044 views

    10 Truths you need to know; 10 words from God. While standing on God’s word remember:

    Standing On God’s Word. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8NLT Have you lost your sense of peace? Is your mind besieged with worry? If so, begin to program your thinking, with the promises of God, write them down, carry them with you, and read them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal