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  • CLARENCE WEAVER SR avatar

    Benefits For Giving To The Poor

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,873 views

    In everyday living, we too have many opportunities to infuse our relationship with others with harmony. In Psalm 41 the Bible offer us seven benefits the Lord promise He will do for considering the poor.

    Benefits For Giving To The Poor Proverbs 28:27; Psalm 41:1-3; Matthew 25:34-40 Elder Clarence Weaver Introduction What a great example of living in love and harmony Jesus gave to the world with His simple request for a drink of water from a Samaritan woman at the well in Samaria. Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Use It Or Lose It! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 22,408 views

    The parable of the Ten Minas is a wonderful lesson for Christians and how to take advantage of opportunities to serve the Master, the resources He has given us and how we will be judged by our management of these gifts.

    Use It or Lose It! Luke 19:11-27 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my heroes is Billy Graham. Although he is in his mid 80s, and battling Parkinson’s disease, he is still preaching the gospel. In 1996, he and Ruth were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service to America. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 937 views

    In today’s world, many Christians are like Lot’s wife—divided in their commitment to God, longing for the pleasures of the world while trying to walk the path of righteousness. The story of Lot’s wife teaches us about the dangers of spiritual complacency, disobedience, and attachment to the past.

    REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:32 "Remember Lot’s wife." Supporting Texts: Genesis 19:15-26, Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 10:38-39, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Peter 2:6-9 INTRODUCTION The warning given by Jesus in Luke 17:32 is one of the shortest yet most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Interruptions!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,403 views

    A sermon based on the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus’ daughter from Mark 5. The theme is interruptions! (Seedthoughts taken from Joe McKeever in his article "An Interruption: Opportunity or obstacle?")

    Sermon for 4/23/2006 Mark 5:21-43 Interruptions! Introduction: A. I have been studying feverishly on a sermon and it just isn’t coming together. Finally, the Lord helps me and shows me how it can come together. I am ready to record the thoughts when the phone rings. I pick up the phone and talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Love Everyday

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017
     | 6,470 views

    Christmas message of love and hope

    Christmas Love Everyday Luke 2:1-2:16 Here we are it is Christmas morning! Some of you have opened some presents already. Some are waiting till after the service. For most, it will be a day of giving and expressing your love for those that are close to you. I would hope, especially Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 7,011 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,462 views

    God's love is not learned- God's love is discovered- Let's go to Bethlehem to see this thing that has happened!

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- Good morning everyone, I want to welcome you and thank you for joining us on one of the social platforms to study God’s Word together. This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking Through Divine Openings

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 366 views

    Divine openings are real, and they are set before every child of God. They come in different forms—opportunities, instructions, challenges, or relationships—but they are all connected to God’s desire to move you into a higher level.

    WALKING THROUGH DIVINE OPENINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Acts 12:10, Exodus 14:21-22, John 10:9 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of open doors. In life, there are moments when heaven opens a specific path for progress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encounter With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    Every encounter with Jesus is potentially a life-changing one, therefore let us (1)seize every opportunity we have to COME to Jesus; and (2) develop a faith that would never be discouraged by the difficult.

    These 2 stories put side-by-side reveals one thing – Jesus cares. He cares enough to do something. One of the most beautiful hymns in our hymnbook is "No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus." The first stanza goes: I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus Since I found in Him a friend so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Using Your "Talents" Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,224 views

    Jesus again repeats Himself in Matthew 25, and He tells us another parable to get us ready for the end times. He tells a different story with the same point. Will we get it this time?

    You know something is important when someone repeats it a second time. You can also know if something is important when they say the same thing again, but in a different way, so that if you didn’t get it the first time, you might get it the second time. It can be a technique that we can be quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Dec 3, 2013
     | 4,222 views

    Could you imagine the sudden confusion that may take place on the earth? Can you imagine the headlines in the newspapers all over the world immediately after the rapture, “Millions missing from every parts of the world”

    THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH Beloved, It’s wonderful being in the presence of the Lord. I know the Lord is good for you and your loved ones. I know you’re being enjoying the presence of your Maker. A second in His presence is more than a thousand hours in the presence of the kings of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Quitters Club Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2018
     | 11,484 views

    Don't give up your hope in Christ, because He is your only hope. Don't risk punishment by quitting. Don't waste your pain by quitting, and don't miss the promise by quitting.

    On a drizzly Saturday afternoon three years ago (early 2015), seven people gathered around a high-top table at Busboys and Poets, a restaurant in Washington D.C. They were united by a single cause: to chuck it all. It was the inaugural meeting of The Quitter Club. Tagline: “Let’s give up on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unfinished Business Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    The church leadership needs to complete the unfinished business of teaching the church what they are to be doing. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. The result - if we accept these miss

    Unfinished Teachings That Must Be Taught! ¡V Titus part 2 Thesis: The church leadership needs to complete the unfinished business of teaching the church what they are to be doing. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. The result - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Eve - What If There Was No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 45,600 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    Worship Set - December 24 Christmas Eve Service Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Joy to the World (A) How Great Our Joy (A) Emmanuel/His Name is Called(A) Pastor Mike “Merry Christmas” Music/scripture reading (Pastor Mike and Kathy and singers/musicians) Kathy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational