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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Saul's Jealousy

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019
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     | 17,583 views

    1 Samuel 18:6-30 shows us Saul’s jealousy of David’s success and efforts to kill him.

    Scripture God has rejected Saul as king over Israel, and David has been anointed as the future king over Israel. Later, the Philistines gathered their armies for battle against the armies of Israel. At this time young David killed the giant Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Justification Through Faith In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2017
     | 7,863 views

    A brief study of justification by faith in Christ the Lord and a review of some reasons why human effort can never justify an individual.

    “We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tyranny Of Tradition

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2022
     | 2,238 views

    We must realise that we are susceptible to transforming the Faith through the introduction of our best efforts to make the Faith more meaningful.

    “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” [1] Traditions are essential to civilisation. Societies are built around traditions which most of those living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May: My Month Of Exceeding Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 25, 2025
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    The month of May has been declared as your month of Exceeding Grace. You are not stepping into this month by your effort but by divine enablement.

    MAY: MY MONTH OF EXCEEDING GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:8, Zechariah 4:6-7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Promise Of Peace

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
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    Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

    The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When My Strength Runs Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
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    When human strength collapses, divine life begins; Christ replaces effort with indwelling power, transforming weakness into the vessel of grace.

    Introduction — When the Tank Is Empty There comes a point in every believer’s life when the gears grind and the fuel gauge hits E. You can quote all the right verses. You can teach Sabbath School, preach a fine sermon, smile in the foyer, and still feel like your soul is running on fumes. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The God Who Unlocks Divine Favour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 233 views

    Divine favour is a supernatural key that God uses to open doors of opportunity, promotion, and blessings that human effort alone cannot achieve.

    THE GOD WHO UNLOCKS DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13 KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    June: Month Of Supernatural Results

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 631 views

    Supernatural results are not the outcome of human effort alone, but the visible manifestation of God's power, favour, and intervention in our affairs.

    JUNE: MONTH OF SUPERNATURAL RESULTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:1-7 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:26, John 15:5, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: As we enter the month of June, God is declaring that this shall be a month of Supernatural Results. Supernatural results are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025
     | 106 views

    We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

    The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immovable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, fully commit to serving God, and find assurance in the fact that their efforts for the Lord are never in vain.

    Good morning, church family. It's always a blessing to gather together in God's house. Today, we're diving into 1 Corinthians 15:58, where Paul writes, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know ...read more

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    What Keeps The Family Growing & Going PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 3,894 views

    God should be the foundation of our families, and without His guidance and blessing, our efforts to build and protect our families are in vain.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into a topic that hits home for all of us, no matter what stage of life we're in: family. Whether you're single, married, a parent, a grandparent, or a child, this message is for you. We're going to talk about the foundation of a healthy ...read more

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    Trusting Or Trying Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 12, 2002
    based on 367 ratings
     | 66,010 views

    Here is the heart of Paul’s argument in Galatians: the difference between Trusting and Trying, Faith and Law, Human Effort and God’s Grace.

    Introduction When washing a child’s hair you tell the child to put their head back and they won’t get shampoo in their eyes. Their natural reaction is to put their head forward and rub their eyes, every time the water starts to flow. This illustrates the difference between trusting and trying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
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     | 6,727 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
     | 2,363 views

    Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God