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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Singing The Blues With Paul Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,560 views

    Even the great saints among us, like the Apostle Paul, sang the blues from time to time. Paul was healed of his near-depression by supernatural intervention by God.

    Singing the Blues With Paul II Corinthians 1:8-11 March 25, 2007 When Charles Goodyear was just twenty-six years old, he had made his first fortune. He had set up the first hardware store in America that sold only domestically manufactured farm implements. Everything was going in his direction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Palm Sunday 2013

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013
     | 8,110 views

    There would have been thousands (if not tens of thousands) on the road near the Mt. of Olives when Jesus approached Jerusalem. Not everyone there that day was having the best day ever.

    Palm Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson March 24, 2013 I 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, Luke 19:37 (NKJV) A There would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A World In Travail

    Contributed by John Perry on Mar 14, 2011
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     | 8,527 views

    As we look at the events taking place in the world today it is like reading the words of Jesus in Matthew 24. We are living in exciting days as His return draws near!

    Bunbury Sun am 13/03/11 “A world in travail” Intro: In light of recent events I think it is fitting that we take time to look at what the Bible has to say about the world we are living in & all that is taking place. The Bible gives us a pict of the world in which we live. The things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nearer And Dearer To Jesus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2014
     | 2,836 views

    Friend, getting near to Him means getting close to His Word! You cannot ignore the Bible and say that you love Jesus! Do you hear me?

    Nearer and dearer! Genesis 21:22”At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do.” The nearer and dearer you get to God, the lesser would you fear your enemies! Hallelujah! Abraham shed his previous fear and spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Missed Opportunities

    Contributed by Robert Stoneburner on Mar 6, 2014
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    As Christians we are bound to fail. Peter and John walked by one man laying near the gate called Beautiful countless times. In time they provided for the man physically and spiritually.

    Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. If you were here a couple of weeks ago you heard me preaching somewhat hard concerning the poor job done by Christians as a whole in completing the Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

    A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Laughing In The Woods And Feilds.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2020
     | 1,897 views

    Notice in verse 8…That night, in a field near Bethlehem,… Many scholars believe that these could be the same fields where sacrificial flocks were kept for temple worship.

    Laughing In the Woods Luke 2:8-12TPT Luke 2:8-12TPT That night, in a field near Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their flocks. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared in radiant splendor before them, lighting up the field with the blazing glory of God, and the shepherds were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024
     | 1,032 views

    Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

    Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Everyone Needs A Cave”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
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    Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

    “Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026
     | 164 views

    Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

    Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,413 views

    Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Be With You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 327 views

    A revelation of God’s abiding presence that guarantees protection, comfort, and victory in every season of life.

    I WILL BE WITH YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:2 Key Verse: “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” — ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 1,307 views

    Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

    TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas: The God Who Dwells Among Us Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025
     | 349 views

    Christmas reveals the mystery of God choosing to live among humanity to bring redemption, hope, and restored fellowship.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GOD WHO DWELLS AMONG US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Matthew 1:23; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Emmanuel: God With Us Always (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,183 views

    Christmas reveals Emmanuel, God stepping into human history to remain with His people forever.

    EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US ALWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Key Verse: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God