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  • Paul Robinson avatar

    The Farewell Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 27, 2023
     | 4,383 views

    In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gives a farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. What can we learn from this speech?

    During his third missionary journey, Paul wanted to meet with Ephesian elders and give a charge to them. However, he did not travel to Ephesus probably because he was warned it would be too dangerous, so he sent messengers and had the Ephesian elders meet him at Miletus. The reason why Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find Your Race And Run It

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,603 views

    Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. It is our personal responsibility to discover, discern, and develop it.

    FIND YOUR RACE AND RUN IT "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." 1 Corinthians 9:24. Every believer is in a race. We may not be aware of it yet, or perhaps the race hasn’t been revealed by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gates And Gatekeepers

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 27, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 70,382 views

    Gates are very important in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers.

    GATES AND GATEKEEPERS "And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19. In ancient times, cities were often guarded from enemies by high, thick walls. Walls provided security and shield. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,226 views

    Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

    Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Broken Jars

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023
     | 3,284 views

    Rick and Kari Burdette's story

    His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ready To Receive Help Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,733 views

    Jesus received people according to how they were convicted to serve Him. However, we as human beings often miss the bigger picture, and forfeit opportunities to assist people in being used by God to further the kingdom.

    I want to begin by sharing something from the apostle Paul. Paul, in speaking about what a person should give to the church in the way of monetary offerings; he once stated, “For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Involved In The Father’s Business Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,375 views

    This message looks at how Jesus personally demonstrated the primary task that is expected of all believers, which is share the clear, unembellished message of the salvation found in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

    The apostle Paul once declared, “When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). For Paul, the most important thing in life, second only to worshipping Christ, was preaching the gospel. He stated that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Gift From The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022
     | 1,812 views

    A woman decides to try riding horseback, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience.

    • She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. • It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the woman begins to slip from the saddle. • In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. • She tries to throw her arms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transitioning To Retirement Series

    Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025
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     | 669 views

    Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

    PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When I’ve Done My Best

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025
     | 2,169 views

    Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

    “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    You Have Reached Your Destination Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 5, 2025
     | 306 views

    God makes us promises, but He never tells us it’s going to be easy, just that He will be with us every step along the way.

    YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION Text: Acts 28:11-16 Introduction 1. “God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways.”— Dieter F. Uchtdorf 2. Jesus had promised Paul that he would make it to Rome where he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2025
     | 144 views

    Based on Titus 1:5-9 - Charge to candidate to remain strong in the Lord.

    ORDINATION TO MINISTRY Titus 1:5-9 FBCF – 11/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Thought it would be appropriate to begin message w/ lyrics from a song since we are ordaining our Minister of Music today – “These Days” (Jeremy Camp) I believe that you and I Are in the right place, at the right time God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Give Them Something To Eat

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Mar 10, 2022
     | 2,319 views

    All who are believers and followers of Jesus Christ have been called to have compassion and to serve people in need.

    MARK 6:30-37 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles 39 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,292 views

    Even though we come to the final chapter of the book of Acts, we do not come to the end of this book.

    WHY DOES THE LORD FINISH THE BOOK OF ACTS WITH NO ENDING? This books is filled with the ACTS of God’s people, and God intends for the church to continue to serve him in this manner. If you remember, in the last sermon we saw Paul on the ship, and a storm came up and every man on board almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On To Corinth (2022) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,292 views

    “On to Corinth” Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: BACKGROUND: • (a). The City was Cosmopolitan: • (b). The City was Commercial. • (c). The City was Corrupt. FOUR SNAPSHOTS: • Photo #1: the tentmaker (vs 1-3). • Photo #2: the watchman (vs 4-6). • Photo #3: the evangelist (vs 7-10). • Photo #4: the builder (11-17) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren