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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Charge Your Batteries

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 47,517 views

    No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

    CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,650 views

    You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

    LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Life Plan For You!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,415 views

    A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

    God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Show A Fool How Foolish He Is

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 17, 2016
     | 3,600 views

    To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: How are you going to handle a fool? Show him from GOD'S WORDS how foolish he is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,278 views

    Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

    INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgotten God

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019
     | 3,657 views

    He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

    The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Not Covet Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 2,994 views

    In the tenth commandment, God’s searchlight moves from actions to attitudes. The commandment is not against an outward act but it is aimed at a person’s intentions.

    Today I want to talk to you about a problem both the rich and the poor have – the problem of coveting. Remember we have divided the Ten Commandments into two categories: The first four are commandments directly related to God Himself – You Shall No Other gods Before Me… You Shall Not Make Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of God Upon Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 261 views

    The hand of God upon a man represents His power, favour, protection, and enablement working in that person’s life to accomplish divine purposes.

    THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 9:1-5 Key Verse: “And Ezra came to Jerusalem according to the good hand of his God upon him.” (Ezra 7:9b) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 3:24; Ezra 7:6; Acts 13:11 INTRODUCTION: The Scriptures reveal that the hand of God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    James: The Quiet Disciple Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,706 views

    Don’t judge a person’s spirituality by their outward shy or quiet disposition. James was chosen by Jesus as one of His inner three.

    A. QUIET AND OVERLOOKED 1. Why are some people quiet? a. They don’t like to talk. b. They don’t have anything to say. c. They are shy. 2. “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Mental Health In The Proverbs: The Weight Of Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 317 views

    Anxiety in a person’s heart is a weight, and a bad word increases the weight. Reacting to someone’s anxiety wisely can lighten their burden.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: THE WEIGHT OF ANXIETY PROVERBS 12:25 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 12:25 (ESV) Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ILLUSTRATION… A WHOLE LOTTA NUMBERS Globally, approximately 275 million people, or about 3.5% of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saved By Grace, Changed By Grace - Repentance, Faith, And The Life That Follows Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 148 views

    “How can a sinful person be made right with a holy God?” That question sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not theoretical. It is personal. It is eternal.

    Saved by Grace, Changed by Grace - Repentance, Faith, and the Life that Follows Introduction – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Answer There are many important questions in life. What career will I choose? Who will I marry? Where will I live? But none compare to this one: “How can a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 68 views

    Every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church; God values and uses each person’s contribution to build up the body of Christ.

    If you’ve ever felt like the spare part in a drawer full of useful tools, this word is for you. If you’ve wondered, “Do I really belong? Do I matter here?” the answer from heaven’s heart is yes. You matter to God, and you matter to us. The church is a living, breathing body. Christ is the Head. And ...read more

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    The Role Of The Holy Spirit Within

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    As soon as a person becomes a believer the Holy Spirit lives within; therefore, we shall learn more about His role!

    The Role of the Holy Spirit Within Text: Galatians 5:22-25 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    First person narrative; Be an encouragement to each other.

    I CORINTHIANS 16 FINAL WORDS I Corinthians 16:5-24 S: Encouragement C: Paul’s final words to the Corinthians Pr: BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. Type: First person Context: Paul is writing out is final words to the Corinthians. Doing this method adds interest to a somewhat choppy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist