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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Shame

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 7, 2015
     | 9,507 views

    Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.

    SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    To Follow Jesus, We Need To Put Our Priorities In The Right Order Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 24, 2021
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     | 5,235 views

    Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What matters most?"

    Introduction: Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hole Help Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,650 views

    Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

    Help Wanted Pt. 1 - Hole Help I. Introduction In September 2021, economists projected 500,000 new jobs were created, but just 194,000 were filled. The driving factor is a massive labor shortage. In five of the last six months before September, job openings hit new record highs. But, despite these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting The Lord First. Changing Our Daily Habits. Matthew 6:33

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 5,902 views

    Making changes in our habits is a good thing. WE have to lean on the Lord to do so.

    This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,843 views

    We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

    SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    They Watched Him And He Watched Them

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025
     | 1,264 views

    A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

    • The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Related? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 85 views

    God adopts us into His family through Jesus, offering true belonging and purpose beyond our natural ties, inviting everyone to a place at His table.

    Have you ever noticed how the family refrigerator becomes a gallery of grace? Smudged fingerprints. Crayon drawings. Photos held up by a magnet that looks like a banana. Report cards with coffee stains. A wedding invitation tucked next to a grocery list. That door tells a story. We want to belong. ...read more

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    A Lesson On Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 75 views

    True fasting is not just abstaining from food, but actively pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy, reflecting God’s heart through tangible love for others.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us have come with a holy hunger today. Not just the kind that rumbles in our stomachs, but the kind that aches in our souls—the ache for God to be near, to make things right, to make us whole. If your heart feels weary or your prayers feel thin, take courage. The God who ...read more

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    Heartsick

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,122 views

    Dramatic monologue: pilgrim to Jerusalem observes behavior of priests, soldiers and disappointed follower at the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Heartsick And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of His Presence

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 378 ratings
     | 266,213 views

    No matter how confused and confusing a situation is, the presence of God will bring order into that situation. As Christians, we should carry His fire about anywhere we go.

    The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that anointed servants of God’s achievements lie in the fact that God’s presence is always with them. Do you want to overcome great problems? Do you want to fulfill your divine destiny? You need the power of His presence. This eye-opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Need Hope

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
     | 6,122 views

    Hope in Christ

    One of the most difficult truths to have people believe is that God truly does love them, sometimes there are people that in their minds they have been used and violated and many times the question is God why? Why God if you love me could you allow these things to happen to me? If you are real, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear And Worry

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019
     | 8,189 views

    What are some of the things that keep you from serving God? what scares you?

    Fear and Worry Prayer- Father, thank you for Jesus- Thank you Father for your willingness to meet us where we are at and take us where we need to be. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that desires to guide and lead through life’s trials not only to survive but to live the abundant life that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Applying The Easter Message

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2016
     | 5,024 views

    This Easter, do we have the same attitude as Christ? Are you lacking in faith? Do you need to be renewed? Jesus called us to love, and then He went and demonstrated His love on a cross for all before resurrecting. What more do we need?

    Applying the Easter Message Philippians 2:1-11 - What a fantastic day to be in God’s house! -- Today, everywhere, Christians are celebrating the incredible gift God gave us -- But why do we celebrate? Why is there joy to be in God’s house today? - Simple: Jesus … is ALIVE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redemption -- His Twice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    Beloved you are God's. Twice His. First, you are His because He created you. He made you. And second, you are His because He bought you.

    Read Ephesians 1:3-14 (Text of the day). This story is reported as true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the One ... of one who can save. It was almost 1:00 in the morning... when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, ...a highly acclaimed surgeon... was abruptly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Guilt-The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 17, 2016
     | 5,133 views

    According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a problem in some ways in another sense it’s actually a blessing. Let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to guilt.

    GUILT-THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on the importance of having the peace of Christ. One of the things that can easily disrupt our peace is guilt. According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ