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  • Steven G. Thompson avatar

    A Butler, A Baker, A Jailhouse Breaker

    Contributed by Steven G. Thompson on Jun 2, 2014
     | 9,064 views

    Joseph is Imprisoned but God provides a "means of escape" through the Butler; Be mindful, for there is also a Baker in the prison. He cannot help because his outcome is death. Some people around us are only clutter.

    A Butler, A Baker and a Jail-House Breaker Genesis 41:9-14 In to each life some rain must fall. Fact is though; you don’t necessarily have to be a wrong doer or be the one to cause your rain or your storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013
     | 5,126 views

    The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

    Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Derailed By Distractions

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2019
     | 6,959 views

    Today it seems we have so many distraction because we are so busy. Distractions can become spiritual death What can be hindering real growth? Be accountable!.

    DERAILED BY DISTRACTIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (MSG) Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gods Seeming Detour Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,432 views

    We should humbly appreciate that we were snatched out of the fire and put in the spiritual limelight by God’s grace. Let us appreciate and glory in being part of God’s church!

    God’s Seeming Detour (Isaiah 65:1-16) 1. Suppose you loved covered bridges & planned a vacation around them. 2. God had your interest at heart; the main road was blocked by a detour sign. After grumbling, you find yourself on an enchanting county road — and there it is — the most amazing covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Momma, What Is In The Bottom Of The Barrel?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014
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     | 9,768 views

    Things may look hopeless, but God can provide our needs... Look in the barrel...

    MOMMA, WHAT IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an old fashion looking barrel with a little meal in the bottom... beneath the meal, I have a big printed sign: MIRACLE... YOU CAN NOT SEE MIRACLE UNTIL THE MEAL IS ALMOST GONE... I. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Yielding Wild Grapes: Prophet Margins Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,571 views

    How is God calling us to address grapes gone wild in our contexts? Be mindful, however. Jesus did this in his opening homily in Nazareth after reading from this very book, Isaiah.

    When I was in seminary, I was introduced to Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This place well above my pay grade Spanning 3,500 acres of rolling hills and wooded forests, Chateau Elan reigns as North Georgia’s premier destination resort. A favorite for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018
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     | 11,910 views

    This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

    The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Final Warning Written In Red

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    What is Christ’s final warning to the Earth? Those final words in Revelation 22 are written in red as a warning to those who obey Christ’s word. His final message is simple, “Ready or Not…Here I Come!”

    The Final Warning Written in RED Scripture Reference: Revelation 22:12-21 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 7, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoint is available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tenacity #4 Commitment Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 2,444 views

    When a person is tenacious they are “all in” because they are on a quest. Personally, I have been on a number of quests and struggled at times with being too tenacious. It has had a lot to do with my unwillingness to fail when on mission.

    Over the past month, we discussed the development of the quality of Tenacity. Next week we will begin a new series entitled, Scared Straight - Supernatural Stories in the Bible To review, we have learned the definition of be Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Matchless Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jul 17, 2020
     | 6,615 views

    The Love of God is matchless and limitless, everlasting and all time pure. The World can never know any love as rich, pure and assuring as the love of God.

    LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Train Your Child In The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    The holy practice of Job is reflected in the care of his children. Every time his children would party, he would always be there to offer a sacrifice (Job 1:4-5). How many fathers really ever get to think about the consequences of their children’s sins?

    TRAIN YOUR CHILD IN THE WAY OF THE LORD "His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    22 The 2nd Commission Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,821 views

    This devotion is about the 2nd call of God to Jonah to go and preach to the people of Nineveh. This is the 22nd of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    Jonah 3:1 – “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time…” When we read the above words of the Lord to Jonah in Jonah 1:2, “Arise, go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,484 views

    Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Vision Of Victory

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Mar 1, 2022
     | 2,290 views

    Isaiah the Prophet saw a vision of Christ Jesus wounded, bruised and stripped, however his prophetic pronunciation was a vision of the victory over an ancient spiritual warfare over the kingdom of darkness.

    SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53:5-8 King James Version 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mindsets.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    God did what the law could not. The present state of the believer is one of hope.

    MINDSETS. Romans 8:1-11. I. A SET FREE MINDSET. Romans 8:1-5. “Then-now-no” begins the Greek of this wonderful chapter of God’s Book. This firm negation placed right at the beginning of the sentence serves to emphasise the absolute impossibility of there ever being any “condemnation” - to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational