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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus, Son Of God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014
     | 6,216 views

    Peter's confession that Jesus is the Son of God leads to the consideration of who we might say Christ is to us when He is either silent, seemingly late, or tells us "No."

    Jesus, Son of God (Who Do YOU Say that I Am?) Matthew 16:13-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever talked to someone who thinks Jesus was a great teacher and a good man, but nothing more? I’ve even heard people claim that Jesus never said he was anything more than a normal human being. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disappointments May Be His Appointments Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 32,302 views

    The story of Jairus teaches us that when we face grief, we never should never lose sight of the fact that Jesus gives hope whenever there is death.

    INTRODUCTION In the past few miracles we’ve seen that Jesus has power over danger. He calmed the scary storm. He has power over demons; He transformed a scary man. Jesus has power over disease; He healed the woman with the scary sickness. In this miracle we’re going to see that Jesus has power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,310 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,729 views

    Was there a reason for you to be here in this life? You exist for a reason . . . that Jesus came in the flesh for a reason . . .

    BORN TO DIE THAT WE MIGHT LIVE John 6:38-40 Jesus came down from heaven with a mission to accomplish! He had an assignment which He took upon Himself in coming to earth to do the Father’s will: that you will have eternal life and will be raised up at the last day. We all know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Standing On The Promises Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,777 views

    God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays are not denials. Keep on trusting and believing in Him.

    REF NO: 023 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 21:22, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." BACKGROUND: God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Saints Don't Stop Praying

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,235 views

    Whenever believers are depressed over life's situations, those are good times to enter the sanctuary of God.

    SAINTS DON'T STOP PRAYING Luke 18:1 The old Saints use to sing a song in the church titled " Saints Don't Stop Praying" recently made popular by the late Bishop G.E.Patterson the words to this song are below: Saints don't stop praying for the Lord is nigh Don't stop praying He'll hear your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 7,619 views

    God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

    SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wisdom And The Quality Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 17, 2019
     | 3,740 views

    A wise person accepts and acts upon realities that others deny or ignore. The sooner we get these down, the better!

    Wisdom and the Quality of Your Life (Proverbs 27:19-26) 1. Some people are amazingly shrewd. Take this joke: 2. Morris (the father) says to his son:“I want you to marry a girl of my choice.” The son says: I will choose my own bride.” Morris says:“But the girl is Bill Gates’daughter.” The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of Late-Coming And Irregular Church Attendance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 254 views

    God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Church attendance is not optional for serious Christians; it is a divine instruction and a spiritual necessity.

    THE DANGER OF LATE-COMING AND IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 122:1, Luke 4:16, Acts 2:42, Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hindrances To Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 150 views

    There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

    HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Searles avatar

    P.u.s.h. Prayer

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,813 views

    A message used to encourage the body to continually pray...and not to become doscouraged with unanswered or delayed answered prayers.

    Stand & Read - 1 Thes. 5:17 “…pray without ceasing…” “P.U.S.H. Prayer!” I am thoroughly convinced that we are to be a praying people… We are called to be people who are serious about pray and busy about praying continually in our lives… Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Rock Like Our God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014
     | 7,592 views

    Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

    No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,244 views

    When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

    AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    As The Spirit Leads Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 641 views

    When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

    AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist