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  • Joseph Ondu avatar

    God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025
     | 614 views

    Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Godless Delusion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,619 views

    How not to be deluded? Reflect and learn, submit to God and persevere. Listen well to what God is saying, through His Word, our loved ones and pastors.

    Last Sunday we saw David’s flight from Saul. David set us an example of a man who is after God’s heart. In the midst of his hardships… • He trusts that God is present and watching over him… • He keeps up his conversations (prayers) with God, and • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,408 views

    A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength In Isolation By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024
     | 811 views

    In the midst of the noise and busyness of life, solitude provides clarity of purpose. It is in these moments of isolation that we can discern God's will for our lives more clearly, aligning our actions with His divine plan.

    Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength in Isolation Introduction: Dear friends, today we delve into the profound topic of solitude and its significance in the life of a Christian. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, it's essential to understand the transformative power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherds After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025
     | 372 views

    A message addressing pastors and leaders during a pastoral/leadership conference.

    INTRODUCTION: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow laborers in the vineyard of the Lord—what a joy it is to gather in this sacred assembly. This leadership banquet is not merely a meeting of minds, but a convergence of hearts called by God to shepherd His people. Today, I want to speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection Power: Celebrating Easter Sunday By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,378 views

    As we fellowship with Christ in His sufferings, we also share in the power of His resurrection. It is through the crucible of trials and tribulations that our faith is refined and strengthened, leading to a greater revelation of Christ's resurrection power in our lives.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather in joyful celebration to commemorate the most significant event in Christian history – the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is not merely a time for bunnies and chocolate eggs, but a time to reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Man, & Who Am I?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 367 ratings
     | 59,565 views

    Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Some years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor. The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mirror (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 270 ratings
     | 53,951 views

    Some people look at themselves, at their image, as though they were looking into a very tiny mirror. You know the mirror I'm talking about. Every woman seems to have one. I know my mother would always have one buried somewhere inside her purse. Updated January 2020.

    The Mirror (Short Homily) James 1:16-27 What image do you see ... when you look in a mirror? Who is that person ... in the reflection? Paul speaks of looking into a darkened mirror: BIBLE "For now we see through a mirror, darkly; but then face to face (Pause) now I know in part; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Old Is New Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,824 views

    John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

    This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "'tis The Season"

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    This is the first of this year’s Advent series. It is an introduction of sorts that encourages God’s people not to miss the significance of the Christmas season.

    Introduction: You know it’s Christmas when… 1. You catch yourself checking your “to-do” list twice. 2. You’re ready to offer a cash reward to anyone who can find the Sears wishbook. 3. You’re willing to eat Christmas baking right out of the freezer. 4. You find yourself randomly humming Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Glory Of God Through Us! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    As a Believer of Christ, God sees you like a mirror capable of reflecting God’s glory and every Christian has a responsibility to allow God’s glory to reflect more and more.

    Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strain: Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! The word glory appears over 350 times in the Bible! It’s a significant word in Scriptures. What does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Living In Troubled Times - A Good Friday Meditation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,683 views

    A meditation for a Good Friday service.

    We Live In Troubled Times – A Good Friday Meditation “We live in troubled times.” I have heard that statement before – haven’t you? It seems that every generation speaks of “troubled times”. And it seems we don’t have to wait on the next generation or even the next decade to speak of “troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trying Times - "Don't Think On Anything Else" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,742 views

    A comparative: Reflections of modern lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and colloquial neighborhood sayings and Christ Jesus, in early days lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and tribal sayings.

    Trying Times - “DON'T THINK ON ANYTHING ELSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013) “And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Procrastination's Garden Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,965 views

    Noting carefully the slothful man & his field can teach us how to avoid more than poverty. Learning diligence from the depicted wall & vineyard's condition is not the only lesson offered here for the far greater concern is the condition of a soul whose o

    PROVERBS 24: 30-34 PROCRASTINATION'S GARDEN [Isaiah 28:24-29; 5:1-6] We have idleness portrayed before us by the master sage, Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived (1 Kings 3:12). The true to life picture is of negligence and the consequences it brings. To the observant eye, the results of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Real? Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,683 views

    The late Leonard Ravenhill said "Are the things your living for worthy of Christ dying for?" We need to recommit ourselves to focusing on what really counts in life.

    “FOCUS” “Are You Real?” by Donny Granberry Today I want to begin to help each one of us to gain a new “FOCUS!” In the first segment, we will “FOCUS” on our Faith, or we will go back to the beginning. The great English Evangelist, Leonard Ravenhill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God