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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    God Is Doing A New Thing.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022
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    From past mercies to present help and future salvation.

    GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: “remember not” the former things - don’t yearn for what we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godliness Is Profitable In All Things

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022
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    Living a Godly life in Christ Jesus is profitable in all things on the earth and in the heavens. We are called to be good stewards of the Kingdom of God and as we work in the Kingdom of God we must be profitable by multiplying the favor and grace of God over all that our hands are spread over.

    SCRIPTURE: 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-11: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Much Of A Good Thing

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2022
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    There are many things in life which are good to have. But it is possible to have too much of a good thing

    TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING Luke 12: 13-21 Introduction There are many things in life that good to have.It is to have enough money to provide for ourselves and our families.It is good to have a comfortable home to provide safety and well-being.It is good to have a job which is suitable for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Things Worth Being Thankful For

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022
     | 1,904 views

    Do we really know what matters most in life?

    Many times, hospital visits help us to understand what is really important. Do we really know what we need to be thankful for? Do we really know what matters most in life? As Paul writes this letter, he is sharing with us just why it is we need to be thankful. Paul was a very thankful man, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One Thing They Took With Them

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

    July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Some Things Need To Die!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2022
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    The Follower of Christ must take responsibility for his/her life, putting to death those characteristics identified with the flesh that Christ may be seen shining through the Christian's life.

    “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Things Need To Be Cultivated!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 14, 2022
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    To honour Christ, we are responsible to cultivate those graces that reveal His presence in us.

    “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things To Include In Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 14, 2022
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     | 12,419 views

    Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad. We wonder about the future or our country and the downward direction it is going. But still, in all circumstances we are to look for something for which to be thankful!

    Alba 11-10-13 (Revised 11-13-2022) THREE THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THANKSGIVING I Thessalonians 5:18 I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024
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     | 3,858 views

    Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

    A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things Are Possible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 1,353 views

    This sermon explores the limitless power of God, encouraging believers to perceive, believe, and receive the impossible through faith in God's promises.

    Beloved, I am honored to stand before you today, filled with the joy and anticipation that is stirred up within us as we gather to experience the richness of God's Word. It is a privilege, a blessing, to be able to share in this time of worship and fellowship together, as we seek to deepen our ...read more

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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    All Things Are Through Jesus

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 11, 2021
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     | 2,418 views

    Look to Jesus for all things.

    All things are through Jesus Romans 11: 36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (1) We have peace. Romans 5; 1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life To Dead Things

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 18, 2024
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     | 1,249 views

    Paul in 2 Corinthians 5 reminds the Christian about being reconciled to God and living a new life. Old things have passed away. This ties into Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37 about prophesying life to dead things.

    New Life to Dead Things Theme: To show how Christ brings salvation to dead people. Also how He can breath life into our dead situations. Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – 19, Ezekiel 37 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Choosing The One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 104 views

    This message emphasises the importance of setting spiritual priorities above distractions and focusing on the one thing that truly matters, intimacy with Christ.

    CHOOSING THE ONE NEEDFUL THING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 Key Verse: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seek Things From Above Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,930 views

    “Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

    Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just One Thing To Seek

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2024
     | 746 views

    King David and his successors, his offspring, were bound to the Lord in the same kind of covenant. But did they always follow their "marital" commitment to God?

    Saturday of 11th Week in Course 2024 Christian men sometimes ask questions like “why is it that it is wrong to have sex with someone other than my wife? Men have ‘needs’ that sometimes can’t be satisfied for various physical and emotional reasons by the wife. I need that release all the time.” A ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic