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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trusting In The Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
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     | 862 views

    Isaiah 26:4 encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how it can transform our lives.

    Trusting in the Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Introduction: Today we delve into a profound truth found in the book of Isaiah, focusing on Isaiah 26:4. This verse encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Services For God

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 11, 2024
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    Joshua said, “But for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 NLT) I want to use this opportunity to inspire parents to view God's service as a shared family endeavor.

    Often, Satan sows seeds of discouragement to deter families from serving God. When a parent is actively involved in God's service, questions may arise about why their children should also be deeply involved. For instance, if one parent is a choir leader, gatekeeper, or priest, and one or two of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025
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    The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

    Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
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    Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

    1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 4: Feeding The 5,000 Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    Jesus the Bread of Life and Feeding of 5,000.

    Jesus the Bread of Life John 6:1-14 Feeding the 5,000 A. INTRODUCTION 1. When did this miracle occur? Springtime. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

    A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
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    Holiness means being separated from sin and dedicated to God. It involves moral purity, spiritual maturity, and complete devotion to God’s will.

    Title: THE CALL TO HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Leviticus 19:2; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
     | 87 views

    What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oil For My Generation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025
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    The oil in Scripture symbolises the anointing of the Holy Spirit – the empowerment of God upon a man for divine assignment.

    OIL FOR MY GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 – “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 10:27, Acts 10:38, 1 Samuel 16:13, Matthew 25:1-13, Zechariah 4:6. INTRODUCTION: The oil in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom And Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

    The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 61,124 views

    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! With a child Jesus demonstrates who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven! Certainly not what most would expect... 

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 18:1-6 Read at beginning of service: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Regenerate Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2011
     | 6,094 views

    The doctrine of the church reflects our view of Christ and His Word.

    “Many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Regenerate Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2011
     | 6,616 views

    The congregation of the Lord is to be composed of redeemed individuals.

    “Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. ”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    WAGES OF SIN BY CHARLES FINNEY

    THE WAGES OF SIN. "The wages of sin is death." -- Romans 6:23. THE death here spoken of is that which is due as the penal sanction of God’s law. In presenting the subject of our text, I must -- I. Illustrate the nature of sin; II. Specify some of the attributes of the penal sanctions of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal