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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Insensitive Leader

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 24, 2020
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     | 3,981 views

    In Rehoboam, the people saw a “second Moses” who would deliver them from their oppression. But the king turned a deaf ear to their requests.

    THE INSENSITIVE LEADER "16 Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Man Who Remembered Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 19,204 views

    Aaron was a man who lifted up Moses as his brother and lifted up the people of Israel as their High Priest. But that there was a day when Aaron failed to do that. Do you know what happened?

    We opened with the congregation singing the first verse of “My Country Tis of Thee” What is this weekend? It’s Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a time that we’ve set aside to honor those who have given their lives in service of this country to protect us and secure our freedoms. Memorial Day has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Burke avatar

    Osama Bin Laden Prayers

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,040 views

    Let’s start lifting up the name of Jesus with vigor and unbridled passion.

    OSAMA BIN LADEN PRAYERS Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt is a Navy chaplain who went on an 18-day hunger strike recently to protest Navy guidelines that encourage "inclusive" prayers at public events. At those events, the Navy wants inclusive, non-denominational prayers. What they really mean when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Remedy For Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    The remedy for rebellion against God is found in the one who was lifted up on the cross.

    Remedy for Rebellion In the 70s, when I was studying for my Ph.D at the University of Iowa, one of the books I studied was titled Why Men Rebel (Princeton 1970). In it the author, Ted Robert Gurr, tries to explain why riots, rebellions, and civil wars occur. He cites statistics of nations that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
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    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Strengthen The Weak

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016
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    WE NEED ONE ANOTHER SO WE ARE TO LIFT OUR NEIGHBOUR IN THIS JOURNEY

    STRENGTHEN THE WEAK MAIN TEXT: LUKE 22:32 “But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren”. There are times when situations and challenges of life will set in and weaken one’s faith and belief. The devil may desire to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    God's Immeasurable Love

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 19, 2013
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    Lift up Jesus by showing how great His and the Fathers love is.

    GOD’S IMMEASURABLE LOVE John 3:16-17 By Dewayne Bolton These are, without doubt, the greatest words ever spoken or written. I say this because they tell the greatest story ever told; they tell of God and His love. There is nothing greater than the love of God, for it is the very embodiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be Ye Thankful

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    On Thanksgiving: I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the great old hymn says, love lifted me

    Thanksgiving is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. I am thankful that teenagers do grow up and eventually have teenagers of their own. I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    God Of The Overlooked Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,944 views

    The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

    God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    We Are All One!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
     | 6,625 views

    we are all children of God, regardless of color, sex, nationality, religion

    Forty-eight years ago Martin Luther King Jr. published a collection of sermons entitled 'Strength to Love'. In this small volume Dr. King challenged Christians to connect their faith to action, which would result in just laws and society for all people. These sermons are as relevant today as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Persecution And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 181 views

    Persecution is not a sign of defeat but a confirmation that we are on the right path. When we face opposition in evangelism, we must not be discouraged but rejoice, knowing that we are partaking in Christ’s sufferings. The gospel is unstoppable, and no amount of persecution can hinder God’s plan.

    PERSECUTION AND EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Recognizing Red Flags

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2015
     | 6,323 views

    What is a red flag? Is it possible to have red flags all around us and refuse to acknowledge the need of change?

    RECOGNIZE THE RED FLAGS #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND RED FLAGS? A. IN MY MINISTRY I WORKED WITH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY, THAT DID NOT HAVE A LOT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE. She dated a few fellows, but never a long term relationship. I knew her several years. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Second Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,684 views

    How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

    How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Lift Luke 21:25 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Our Response To The Move Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Habakkuk 3:2 – O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.

    I. Entering In A. Our Attitude Determines Our Altitude Psalms 100:4 - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 1. Having the right attitude goes a long way in obtaining the right things. 2. Having the wrong attitude will shut ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

    3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran