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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Open The Doors Of The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014
     | 4,636 views

    Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

    Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be All That You Should Be Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 2, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,830 views

    A sermon addressing the steps towards holiness.

    Be All That You Should Be I Peter 1:13-17 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ From 1980 until 2001 "Be All That You Can Be" was the slogan used by the army in its recruiting. Once an individual enlists in the Army they are sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020
     | 3,244 views

    We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

    Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021
     | 4,172 views

    As followers of Jesus we MUST stand firm in the struggle against evil just as Nehemiah did in his work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

    Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There Oil In Your Lamp?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025
     | 2,811 views

    The parable of the ten virgins serves as a powerful reminder to every believer: "Is there oil in your lamp?" We are called to be wise, to prepare, and to keep our lamps burning until the Bridegroom comes.

    IS THERE OIL IN YOUR LAMP? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a profound teaching from Jesus about being prepared for His coming. The key question it raises for each believer is: "Is there oil in your lamp?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Anointing At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2026
     | 113 views

    This message highlights the significance of sacrificial worship, devotion, and honour demonstrated through Mary’s act of anointing Jesus at Bethany.

    THE ANOINTING AT BETHANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 12:1-8 Key Verse: “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” (John 12:3) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Training For God’s Champions

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 262 views

    Spiritual champions must submit to rigorous spiritual training to stand victorious in life and ministry.

    SPIRITUAL TRAINING FOR GOD’S CHAMPIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Champions are not made in public arenas; they are made through private discipline. Just as athletes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Christ Really Did Come In The Flesh And Is Coming Again

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2024
     | 457 views

    The clear fact is that all humans need to make themselves ready by faith and good works to be ready at any time for the general judgement, the return of Christ.

    Friday of the thirty-second week in course 2024 Let’s spend a moment with our Gospel passage to find from Church teaching what Jesus is not saying by way of St. Luke. There is a school of Christian thought that was popularized in the Left Behind series of books and flicks. It’s called ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,562 views

    If we don’t live the Gospel, how will people believe that Christ also lives? People must see that we are real, before they will believe that Jesus is.

    I expect most of you know by now that we have a homegrown preacher next week. Our newest deacon, Drew Johnson, is going to be my sub on December 26 while I’m off basking in sunny Minneapolis. He’s been up here before, of course: many of you remember when he was a shepherd in our Christmas pageant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Take A Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 27, 2022
     | 4,125 views

    We find The Children of Israel on the edge of the promise land. They had been wandering in the wilderness the past forty years. But to possess the Promised Land they must cross the Jordan River at flood stage. Everything was about to change with this step of faith.

    I was eight years old and very surprised that my parents were telling me I would be staying up past my bedtime, but even more surprising is why I will miss my bedtime. The reason was to watch TV. I remember what I saw on TV that night. It was July 20, 1969 and I was watching Neil Armstrong live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,563 views

    The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commit Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022
     | 5,783 views

    Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

    Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,596 views

    Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

    A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Instructions For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 713 views

    What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of David)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026
     | 111 views

    God transforms seasons of neglect, ridicule, and opposition into undeniable victory, influence, and fulfilled destiny.

    MOVING FROM INSULTS TO RESULT (CASE STUDY OF DAVID) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:28-50 Key Verse: “Then answered David and said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?” — 1 Samuel 17:29 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72; Psalm 75:6-7; 2 Samuel 5:3-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God