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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    What Meaneth This?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,134 views

    We still need manifestations of the power of God in our midst today that provokes the world to say (What meaneth this?)

    1. the day of Pentecost was fully come. Let me stop right here and say that Pentecost is not a denomination, it is an experience, (Belonging to a certain denomination does not make you pentecostal any more than parking a v.w. under a cadillac sign makes it a cadillac). It’s not the name over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,578 views

    In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Nolte avatar

    What Child Is This

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018
     | 10,972 views

    William Dix posed a thought provoking question when he asked, “What Child is this?"

    “What Child Is This?” Isaiah 9:1-7 David P. Nolte William Dix posed a thought provoking question when he asked, “What Child is this, Who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?” Dix answered this way, “This, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connected With Destiny

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    A prayer provoking sermon on Destiny

    DIVINE CONNECTION WITH DESTINY And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written…Luke 4:17 Everybody in life needs something to be delivered into his hand to fulfil destiny. We keep seeking for things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,275 views

    Faith provokes radical obedience.

    Faith That Produces Obedience Attention: So, you’re down to your last pack of Ramen Noodles. Bills paid? No way! Doesn’t matter though, because you’re about to starve to death. Your plan is to split the pack of Ramen between you and your child then wait to die of starvation. When along comes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Building Altars That Move God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 692 views

    Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

    BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Murder He Spoke Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

    Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    The Bible shows us that Satan battles, hinders and oppresses not only in the spiritual realm but also the realm of man. Let’s look at several examples of Satan’s powers and his battles.

    1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Rulers of Darkness Put on the whole armor of God, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Handcrafted By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

    Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Steps To Activate Restoration In Your Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 323 views

    Restoration does not just happen automatically; there are deliberate steps of faith, obedience, and alignment with God’s promises that trigger divine restoration.

    STEPS TO ACTIVATE RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Peril Of Not Honouring God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 155 views

    Failure to honour God not only distances us from His presence but also attracts divine judgement and removes the covering of favour.

    THE PERIL OF NOT HONOURING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:30 Supporting Texts: Malachi 1:6, Romans 1:21, Proverbs 3:9-10, Acts 12:21-23, Isaiah 42:8 INTRODUCTION: To honour God is to reverence, respect, and give Him the rightful place in every area of our lives. Honour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Psalm 12 - When The Faithful Vanish Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 11,987 views

    A provoking message of what life might look like when the godly disappear from society.

    WHEN THE FAITHFUL VANISH TEXT: Psalm 12:1-8 Psalms 12:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. [2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Layton avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,266 views

    No matter what man may do, God is still in charge and WILL have the last say.

    God is in Control! Psalms 2 As I look about me at the world situation with all of its gloomy uncertainty, all of its unrest and tension, all of the evil in high places, and ungodly nations and leaders making a bid for supremacy. It makes you feel kind of discouraged about the future of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Does God Want To Bless You Or Judge You?

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,512 views

    An exposition of Psalm 80

    Islington Baptist Church October 23, 2005 Psalm 80 Scripture reading: 2 Kings 17:1-23 Does God want to bless you or curse you? Please help me out by filling in the blanks Obedience to God brings ______________ Disobedience brings ____________ What do you think God’s desire is? To bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Demonstrating Love Towards God’s Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 91 views

    Loving and honouring God’s servant is a divine command that brings blessing, unity, and increase to the body of Christ.

    DEMONSTRATING LOVE TOWARDS GOD’S SERVANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Key Verse: “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God