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  • Grant Adams avatar

    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022
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    When Pharaoh was plagued with the frogs, he cried out to Moses that he had had enough. Moses asked him when did he want God to remove them. Pharaoh said, "Tomorrow." He had to have one more night with the frogs. Why is sin so hard to let go of?

    God’s people had been in bondage and oppression for many years. God’s desire was to deliver them just as it is God’s desire to see everyone delivered who are in the bondage of sin and oppression. Therefore, God sent Moses and Aaron to pharaoh with the message to let his people go. Exodus 4:22-23. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Scenes In A Fateful Night

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on May 19, 2021
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    Everyone knows about the angel's visitation to Mary. What about Joseph? Where are the "Joseph Did You Know?" Christmas songs? What were the emotions that Joseph faced when he found Mary pregnant?

    Introduction: *Dave Berry—an American Humorist—tells us his favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church "Shepherd was my favorite role because you got to carry a stick. . . Many were the happy rehearsal hours we shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Enduring The Night, Embracing The Morning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025
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    The night may be long, but it is not permanent. According to Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” The promise of a "morning" — a new season of breakthrough and rejoicing — gives us strength to endure.

    ENDURING THE NIGHT, EMBRACING THE MORNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 60:1, John 16:20-22, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons — moments of joy and pain, clarity and confusion, light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Night That Changed The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023
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    This sermon explores the divine fulfillment, redemption, and joy found in Jesus' humble birth, emphasizing the hope it brings to humanity. Key

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in worship of our Lord. In our midst, the Holy Spirit is alive, knitting us together in a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by our Creator to seek His face and ...read more

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    Nicodemus Visits Jesus By Night

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 14, 2025
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    Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus by night and why did Jesus throw him an intellectual hand grenade

    John 3:13-17: You must be born again A report in the newspaper CoventryLive on 19th Dec 2020 ran this article Che Williams was using his magnetic fishing rod in an attempt to find an old rod he had once lost in that area of the river. Instead, he ended up pulling up a hand grenade. He pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023
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    One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

    JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twas The Night Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 21, 2022
     | 1,114 views

    Twas the night before Christmas

    Let read the loved Christmas story Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; Wait that’s not the real story Luke 2:8-20 "8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
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     | 3,110 views

    This message is about procrastination and staying in situations far longer than we should.

    One More Night With The Frogs Scripture: Exodus 8:1-10; Genesis 19:15-16; Second Peter 2:7-8 Good morning Strangers Rest. I am going to begin the message this morning with the first ten verses from Exodus chapter eight. It says, “(1) And the LORD spoke to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh and say to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Works The Night Shift

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2024
     | 2,289 views

    In the middle of the night, when we can’t figure out what to do, we need to remember that God works the night shift. He’s up all night anyway, why not cast our cares on Him?

    GOD WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT Ps. 121:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING THE POINT 1. A honeymooning couple was passing through Louisiana. 2. As they approached Lafayette, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town’s name. They argued back and forth until they reached town, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Long? Watchman, What Of The Night.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2024
     | 906 views

    There were 4 watches of the night according to the Roman law. People were required to warn others of oncoming dangers. Do we hold our self accountable to warn others of the dangers we are facing.

    HOW LONG? WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Isaiah 21:11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? I read the story of a young boy that lived on a farm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stop Look And Listen

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,327 views

    We need to Stop Look and Listen

    STOP LOOK AND LISTEN INTRODUCTIONS 1. Stop Look and Listen. Does this sound familiar? 2. Describe the weekend rat race: Dad works over, gets up Saturday washes the car, cuts the grass leaves with the camper (constantly yelling at Junior) runs to the campground etc. 3. Wait. Stop!......... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dead Or Alive Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2022
     | 1,797 views

    What does it mean for a church be spiritually dead or truly alive?

    Dead or Alive lanny smith Seven / Sardis / Revelation 3:1–6   • Three years ago this month, I had a table saw accident which damaged two fingers on my left hand. • It was, like most injuries, completely avoidable. • I hurried. • I took a shortcut. • I was inattentive to the risk. • It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Life Of Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 29, 2023
     | 3,801 views

    “Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.

    “Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.Yet, Judas Iscariot was the Treasurer and kept money for the group. How did a trusted friend and member become so greedy that he betrayed Jesus Christ with a kiss? What motivated him to conspire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Datuin avatar

    The Voiceless Roar Of Satan (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021
     | 6,250 views

    What Satan can do to us is to set fear in our hearts and mind. What can Christians do to defeat the enemy? In this sermon we will be taught how to know Satan schemes and how to defeat him.

    Introduction: One of the fiercest and the deadliest animals in the jungle is the lion. And because of its roar, all the animals are scared of it. Lions may be not that big as giraffe nor the elephants, but because of its strength, loudness of his voice, size doesn’t matter. Lion is still considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

    Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic