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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Peculiar Desires

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 25, 2025
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     | 1,403 views

    As we realize the peculiar desires of Jesus for us, what should be our proper, logical and honoring response?

    “I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled,'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,570 views

    Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resist The Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 123 views

    True strength and peace come from wholeheartedly submitting to God, resisting evil, and finding our deepest satisfaction and security in Christ alone.

    Some mornings the mirror tells the truth we’re slow to admit: we’re tired in places that sleep can’t reach. Our hearts carry headlines nobody else reads. The schedule is stuffed, the inbox is full, and the soul feels thin. In that kind of world, we need a word that’s short enough to memorize and ...read more

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    The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 8 - Longing For Her Beloved + Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,693 views

    The Bride in perfect union and communion with her Beloved, ministers to her younger, spiritually immature sister.

    V.8:1 O that you were like a brother to me who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I found you outside, I would kiss you, and none would despise me. 2 I would lead you and bring you into the house of my mother - she who used to teach me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the juice of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Direction God Gave Gideon Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 1, 2018
     | 11,346 views

    The really dangerous enemies were within the hearts of Gideon’s soldiers. Fear was one of them, and he sent 22,000 men home.

    Chapter 23: The Direction God Gave Gideon for the Modeling of the Army Judges 7.1-7.8 Scripture 1 Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Angry ...at You

    Contributed by James E. Mcintire on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    God is Angry at His Church and for good reason. It is time to fear Him and repent.

    God is Angry … at You Introduction About a month ago I woke up with this message very heavy on my heart. God was angry and not just at some anonymous stranger, but specifically at His church. God began to give me things and I worked at writing them down, not knowing at the time just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Close But No Cigar

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    Palm Sunday

    Close, But No Cigar" Luke 19:28-44; Matthew 7:21-23 Rev. Bruce Goettsche . . . April 5, 1998 (Palm Sunday) Each year as I look at the familiar stories like the Triumphal Entry, I look for something I haven’t seen before. Sometimes I gain new insight. Sometimes I affirm what I have long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Going Home Is Difficult"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 19,328 views

    Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

    West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contest On Mount Carmel; A Biblical Model For Revival

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 60,513 views

    A biblical model for revival, from 1 Kings 18

    THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL; MODEL FOR A BIBLICAL REVIVAL Elijah was driven with a passion that his apostate nation return to God. The contest on Mount Carmel provides a biblical model for revival both for us and for our nation. There are 9 elements of the contest on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Weight Of The World

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    This is the first message in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary.

    ¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§The Weight of the World¡¨ Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:43-44 February 3, 2002 Series Intro: I haven¡¦t watched the show, but I¡¦ve seen the promos and I have inside sources who tell me what it is about; the show is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 25,796 views

    How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

    Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Avoid Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to t

    How to Avoid Burnout Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to try another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!"

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,667 views

    This sermon clearly shows us how we are to do what we can to carry the Word of Life into a dying humanity and try to invite someone to meet JESUS CHRIST as much as we can! It also shows us that we need to leave whatever our struggles may be with JESUS wh

    “A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!” John 4:28-30 The Waterpot This waterpot has a lot of valuable lessons that we can all learn and apply to our daily lives! Just like this woman, we all have a waterpot of our own. However, it is important to note that some of us have preoccupied our waterpots ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Independence Day

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 406 ratings
     | 111,519 views

    Discovering that Christ has set us free from guilt, death and the fear of accusation

    Independence Day Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2 Theme: It is only in Christ Jesus that we find true freedom Seed: Song “Independence Day” by White Heart & an old sermon I wrote 10 years ago Purpose: Help believers to recognize the freedom they have in Christ and motivate seekers ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus' Classroom

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,154 views

    Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

    Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ