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  • Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide avatar

    The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

    Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    (How To Get Past Your Pain)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,679 views

    BECAUSE MANY OF US FIND IT DIFFUCLT TO GET PASS OUR PAST PAIN WE FIND IT HARD TO BREATH TODAYS AIR WHILE CHOKING ON YERTERDAYS TOXICANTS

    2 Samuel 9:1-8 (KJV) And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? [2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Do Not Dwell On The Past; Look To The Future

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,882 views

    When we focus too much on what happened in the past it becomes hard for us to see what God is doing in the present and is leading us in the future.

    When I was in the parish, preaching every Sunday, there was usually one of my parishioners that would always come up to me after service and express how that day’s particular sermon seemed like I was speaking directly to them; that the sermon on that given day was addressing something specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Ways Are Past Finding Out Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025
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    God’s ways are far beyond our understanding, yet they are always perfect and just. Even in the most confusing and difficult situations, we can trust that He is working everything out for our good.

    HIS WAYS ARE PAST FINDING OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 11:33 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 145:17, Ecclesiastes 3:11 INTRODUCTION: The ways of God are often described in Scripture as beyond human understanding. In Romans 11:33, Paul praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focus On Destiny: Leaving The Past Behind SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 879 views

    To reach our destiny, we must keep our minds focused on where we are going, not where we have been.

    Introduction: As we journey through life, it is crucial to maintain a focused mind on our ultimate destination. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we must resist the temptation to dwell on past comforts and instead keep our eyes fixed on the future. In order to reach our destiny, we need ...read more

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  • Mark Jones avatar

    What Does It Profit?

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 6,895 views

    EOLS: How we think about material possessions is indicative and predictive of our spiritual health and destiny.

    Mat 16:24-26 (24) Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (25) For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (26) For what will it profit a man if he gains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020
     | 1,807 views

    Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

    Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan P Barrientez Jr. avatar

    When People Can’t Get Passed Your Past

    Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on May 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,128 views

    This is a message about moving past your past even when other can not.

    Mark 6:1-6 6 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Hope Does Not Disappoint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 44 views

    God draws near to us in our loneliness, offering peace and hope by pouring His love into our hearts through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Some nights feel longer than others. The house is quiet, the phone is still, and the ache of an empty chair at the table can sound like thunder in the soul. Bills stack up, worries pile high, and even in a crowded room it’s easy to feel hidden in plain sight. We smile for photos, but the heart can ...read more

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    My Month Of Service

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020
     | 3,770 views

    It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service.

    It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of April, the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service. Show me the man that is willing to serve and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,214 views

    In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

    What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Is The Church Dead? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

    Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Does Wealth Count? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,953 views

    Wealth can blind us to the riches of Christ when they assume an improper place in our lives.

    “A man came up to [Jesus], saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am More Than What I Possess SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 954 views

    Your possessions do not define you.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you today. We gather here, not as individuals defined by our earthly possessions, but as children of the Most High God, defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy. Today, we are going to focus on a ...read more

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    Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,421 views

    Judges, Pt. 3

    STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 16) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible