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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Importance Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 11, 2023
     | 1,935 views

    We must have faith to serve God

    THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Hebrews 11: 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obediently Preaching Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 29, 2025
     | 462 views

    Peter's sermon

    Obediently Preaching Christ Acts 2:14-24 Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. NKJV When we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, we become new creations in Him, however, we still have distinct personalities. Stephanie Adams said, “We each have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Even So

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 619 views

    These verses today teach us about the person, the promise and the prayer as the last words in the last verse of the last chapter in the last book of the Bible.

    Revelation 22:20-21 (NKJV) “Even So” March 16, 2025 In verses 17-21 we have THE FINAL WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT! v.17 The Last Welcome - The last invitation - “Come” - (The first was Noah and the ark!) The last inviters - The Spirit and the Bride. Those who have drank well of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Psalm Of Praise

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 10, 2026
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     | 156 views

    The title literally reads, "A Psalm of Shouting." It is a plea from the psalmist to the hearts of his readers to look to the Lord and to exalt His Name!

    Psalms 100:1-5 “A Psalm of Praise” January 11, 2026 This Psalm concludes a series of Psalms that began with Psalm 93, and which look ahead to the advent and coronation of the King, the Lord Jesus and His kingdom rule. Psalms 95-100 have their true setting in the millennial Kingdom during the reign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - A Warrior Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 139 views

    When God’s people cry for deliverance, God encounters a person to deliver them.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. “My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Stand For The One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,109 views

    "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

    Go! And Stand for the One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Introduction Today, in our "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saul - Paul Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 108 views

    The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

    (All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted). A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Lifestyles Of Full Timers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2024
     | 684 views

    The Timetable of Jesus Christ was fully occupied. He had a regular practice of prayer, evangelism, healing, and counselling. However, nothing was robotic, not legalistic. It was his commitment and concerns.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Theme: “Our Daily Lifestyles”   Today, we will look into “Our Daily Lifestyles” from the Second Corinthians 4. It gives us the missionary endeavours of Paul and his co-workers. This chapter has “Their engagements”, “their encounters”, “their empowerments”. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter Denies His Lord Lesson 31 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
     | 6,378 views

    Jesus Encounters Peter

    A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
     | 5,069 views

    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Burning Conversation

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

    A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit Active In Our Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 630 views

    We are not saved by works but a life that is changed and for Jesus is a life that will be about spreading the good news.

    Holy Spirit active in our lives Acts 2:1-6 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us either in service or online. 50 days after Easter, we celebrate Pentecost. The birth of the church and the birth of Jesus empowering the church to do what it was called to do and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,638 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adam Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,071 views

    We are doing a series of messages on Bible Characters entitled "Close Encounters." We’re going to be looking at different men and women in the Bible who, despite thier problems, sins, terrible mistakes and circumstances, turned out to have close encounte

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 1 – ADAM Today, I want to begin a BRAND NEW series of messages entitled “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” And over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about the people of the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD And the reason that I’m going to be preaching this series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal