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When Heaven Recommends You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

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When heaven recommends you, favour finds you, influence increases, and opportunities that were impossible suddenly open. It is an unexplainable elevation that can only be credited to God’s sovereign hand.

WHEN HEAVEN RECOMMENDS YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-5 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3, KJV) Supporting Texts: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bruised But Not Broken

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

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A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench...

Bruised but not Broken Matthew 12:10-21 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

based on 286 ratings

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Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What I Can Not Handle, I Hand Over

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow arrangement.

What I can not handle, I hand-over! Anchor Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Stuck His Hand In The Disciples' Mouths

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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how the holy spirit enabled the disciples and us to speak words in ways we’ve never spoken before

May 19, 2002 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008

based on 24 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shall We Come Before The Lord Empty Handed?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 14, 2010

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When Christians approach the Lord, they should bring all of theirself. True worship involves bowing our will to His will.

I. We must Bring our Wonder - vs. 7-8b A. We are to Acknowledge His Majesty (glory) Who is glorious but the Lord? Who is strong, save our God? (Exodus 15:11) B. We are to Acknowledge His Might (strength) (Psalms 89:8) Strong enough to Save - Faithful enough to keep His Word! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9, Psalm 96:7-96

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

Father, Into Your Hands / Padre En Tus Manos

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009

based on 7 ratings

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Good Friday: Jesus gave up his Spirit to his heavenly Father. He endured suffering and death as payment for our sin. Viernes Santo: Jesús entrego su Espíritu a su Padre Celestial. Paso por sufrimiento y muerte para pagar por nuestros pecados.

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” - The last words of Jesus on the Cross. Were they simply an expression of relief? - A cry of deliverance? Was Jesus simply saying that the horrendous ordeal He had endured is now, at last, over and that he was ready to let go of this earthly life? After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Lutheran

Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009

based on 7 ratings

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A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Holiness

Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2017

based on 2 ratings

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The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched.

-AD 28- Galilee Title: Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched; see Chapter 13. Now the scene switches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons To Lift Your Hands In The Heat Of Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 11, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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We are in a spiritual battle but we don't have to fight alone.

November 13, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Subject: Fight Against the Enemy Title: Three Reasons to Lift Your Hands in the Heat of Battle I want to begin today by asking you to take the time to look around the whole church. Look at each person. Take a minute or so and look at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Your Hands Around God’s Love Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 29, 2018

based on 2 ratings

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Maybe the reason we love our sin more than we love our God is that we don’t really understand how much our God loves us! Paul describes God's love as wide, long, high, and deep. Each of these words will help us grasp more of God's love for us.

Getting Your Hands Around God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Ever wonder why it’s so hard to live the way you know God wants you to? You have that one little temptation that keeps getting you, no matter how hard you try? You feel like you could have written Romans 7, where Paul says, “I don’t do what I ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:7-9, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 27, 2007

based on 44 ratings

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The final sermon in a series on the seven sayings of Christ from the cross.

You are not really prepared to live unless you are prepared to die. Death is inevitable. It is an appointment, and only God knows the hour. That is why it is wonderful to be a Christian. You can have confidence in life because you are ready for death. In these verses, we learn how our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

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