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  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    God has an avalanche; so many different kinds of answers to prayers in His hand. Even though there are uncountable number of people knocking at His door for answers, God never runs out of answers or gets tired of giving answers.

    An Avalanche of Answers One of the benefits of coming to God is that you can’t come to God and go back empty handed. When we come to God, we receive answers to our prayers. Psalm 65:2 says, “O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come.” Some other versions say “You who answer, to You all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Study3 - Revelation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,859 views

    Study three of the Book of Revelation.

    Desirable” VI. Ephesus The chief city of the province of Asia. Ephesus was the jewel of Asia. A beautiful thriving metropolis, which at times had one to two million people, gathered in its streets. The side of one of the mountains had a theatre, which seated twenty thousand people. She had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

    I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revelation, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation, Part 11 Revelation Chapter 7:1-10 Introduction Chapter 6 talked about the four horsemen, and the importance of their duties to release the Anti-Christ and bring about death and destruction upon ¼ of the Earth as the beginning of God’s Judgment. We also witnessed a great earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose In Charge?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,449 views

    Jesus' trial before Pilate was a hodge-podge of differing desires. But they are all just background noise to what was really going on, and what God was using to bring about His purpose.

    Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Intro: It’s very interesting to watch the wrangling in Washington these days. 1. debt-ceiling debate, a lot at stake. 2. we know that much going on “behind the scenes”, as people seek to gain the upper hand of power. 3. trade-offs, promises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It's Time For Change

    Contributed by Michael L. Brown on Nov 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,689 views

    This sermon was preached when a church was installing a new pastor. Membership shoud be reminded that churches evolve over the course of time. Diferent Pastors do things diferently. The method may change but the message of the Gospel remains the same.

    Change Gen. 12: 1- 4 Now the aLord had said to Abram: “Get bout of your country, From your family, And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping On Higher Ground

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 933 views

    God desires that His children continually progress and rise above limitations. He wants us to step onto higher ground spiritually, physically, financially, and in every area of life.

    STEPPING ON HIGHER GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:33 – “He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION God desires that His children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fifth Sunday In Lent Series

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,996 views

    With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of the Passion and the response which Jesus makes as he is told that there were some Greeks waiting to see him, points us in the direction of the cross – a place to which Jesus himself is reluctant to go.

    FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – Year B By: Rev. Reginald Knight ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus’ John 12:21 ‘All who see the sacred sign, Press towards heaven’s portal,’ Words from the Hymn written by John Allan Warner (1851-1928) #410 Hymnal. With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Dangers Of Mediocrity In Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 70 views

    Mediocrity in serving God dishonours Him, limits spiritual impact, and brings divine displeasure instead of blessing.

    THE DANGERS OF MEDIOCRITY IN SERVING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 1:6-8 Key Verse: “But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encounter At The Burning Bush

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
     | 232 views

    The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural.

    ENCOUNTER AT THE BURNING BUSH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Acts 7:30-34, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 28:16-17, Revelation 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION: The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural. Moses was tending sheep—an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 220 views

    Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

    Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Position Yourself For Divine Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 890 views

    To position oneself for divine breakthrough means to align your thoughts, actions, faith, and timing with God's plan.

    HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28; Exodus 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Everyone desires a breakthrough — a moment when the tide turns, when long-awaited change ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Live For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 10, 2025
     | 515 views

    Living for God is not merely a religious ritual—it is a lifestyle of surrender, obedience, and transformation.

    A CALL TO LIVE FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 – "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025
     | 367 views

    Life in the Spirit is a call to higher living—a life of power, purity, purpose, and divine presence.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:1-14 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit... For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Storm In A Teacup Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,954 views

    Apostles, Pt. 7

    STORM IN A TEACUP (MATTHEW 14:21-33) Storms are mostly “powerful winds in the air.” Unfortunately, our church, located along the 15/60 freeway corridor, is a street away from extremely wind-friendly Ontario, one of the windiest cities in Greater Los Angeles. Our church’s portable basketball hoop ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible