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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Means What He Says! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,541 views

    God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

    “An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Declaring War On The Devil

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    We have been given authority as believers over the kingdom of darkness. This message exposes the enemy, and helps us to understand our authority.

    Declaring War On The Devil Tonight, I want to talk about the enemy. I believe that if we are to declare war on the devil, we must not only know God, but know who our enemy is. I love history, and I know from just watching many different leaders and generals, who prepare war, that when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

    Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Look Unto Jesus And Live

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025
     | 578 views

    This message calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus as the source of salvation, strength, direction, and eternal life, regardless of life’s distractions and challenges.

    LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,489 views

    What gives Jesus the right to ask us to give up our lives?

    Chuck Colson relates this interesting story in his book How Then Should We Live? “In William Steig’s Yellow & Pink, a delightfully whimsical picture book for children, two wooden figures wake up to find themselves lying on an old newspaper in the hot sun. One figure is painted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By God's Word Psalm 119:59-60 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,351 views

    Psalm 119:59-60 reveals the profound impact of Scripture on our daily walk with God. Let's uncover how the truths within God's Word can bring about lasting transformation in our lives.

    Transformed by God's Word Psalm 119:59-60 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of God's Word as we explore Psalm 119:59-60. This passage reveals the profound impact of Scripture on our daily walk with God. Let's uncover how the truths within ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing The Voice Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 488 views

    The voice of the Holy Spirit is a treasure that every believer must learn to value and cultivate. In this age of noise, confusion, and deception, the ability to hear and follow His voice will determine whether we walk in victory or defeat.

    HEARING THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:7 Supporting Texts: John 10:27, Romans 8:14, Isaiah 30:21, 1 Samuel 3:9-10, Hebrews 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit is one of the most vital aspects of the Christian walk. Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Finding Confidence Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019
     | 4,741 views

    If we obey the great commandment we have confidence before God.

    Finding Confidence 1 John 3:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" (Oswald Chambers). 2. Most of you know that Tina and I love to go on cruises, but what you may not know is that it took ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Obedience To God's Call

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,486 views

    “What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you”. (Phil. 4:9)

    Theme: Obedience to God’s call Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 God has created every individual to fulfil a specific purpose in life. God knows what that purpose is and how we can achieve it but we often make choices based on our perceived priorities that are contrary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Meaning Of The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 42,608 views

    To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments.

    The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:3-18 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments. Illustration;Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    I Will Walk At Liberty Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    THE DESIRE TO OBEY AND PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO LIBERTY

    BIG IDEA: THE DESIRE TO OBEY AND PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO LIBERTY INTRODUCTION: Why is Liberty so crucial to spiritual maturity? I. (:41-42) THE DESIRE TO PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD COMES FROM: A. Experiencing God’s Deliverance = His Lovingkindness in action in harmony with God’s Word B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Johnson avatar

    A Stewardship Of Truth

    Contributed by Rick Johnson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    We are to receive God's truth in view of obeying it and sharing it with others.

    Jesus used parables to make truth simple and understandable. The previous parable to this passage concerned an agricultural metaphor that taught a lesson centered around the sower, seed, and soil. The primary lesson in that parable was that there are different responses to God's truth. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Calling Of God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    When God calls we must have the courage to obey

    The Calling of God Acts 9:10-19a March 29, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. The Statue of Christ: Strasbourg was bombed during WWII, a small church was destroyed during the bombing, the people went to inspect the damage, they saw a great deal of broken glass and rubble, the roof had caved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Organization

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    By obeying the commands of God for organization the Israelites became more effective.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers present a striking contrast between how much we can accomplish when we obey God and how little we can accomplish when we don’t. The organization of the Israelite camp was ordered by God. By obeying the commands of God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overtime Pay On The Mad Mouse

    Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    It’s hard to trust and obey, but man, what a ride!

    Overtime Pay on the Mad Mouse I had a job once working as an inventory control analyst in a factory. Like most factories, this one operated round the clock with 3 shifts. I was one of three analysts, 1 per shift. We worked the swing shift. 2 weeks on each shift. I liked 2nd shift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed