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  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Jesus Healed A Crippled Woman

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    They were upset because this healing that the Lord was doing was not just a onetime deal, but because Lord healing of people on the Sabbath day which was a reoccurring source of contention between Himself and the religious rulers.  

    10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.   12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness: The Standard Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
     | 621 views

    Holiness is the divine standard of the Kingdom of God. It is not merely a religious concept but a lifestyle that reflects the nature of God. The call to holiness is a call to be set apart, to live in purity, and to be dedicated to God in every aspect of life.

    HOLINESS: THE STANDARD OF THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." – Hebrews 12:14 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 1,755 views

    God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

    RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When No One Is Watching: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 294 views

    In Matthew 6, Jesus exposes the difference between religious performance and authentic discipleship. He confronts the human tendency to do good things for human applause rather than for God’s glory.

    When No One Is Watching: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:3 (NLT) Introduction: The Audience of One There is something in the human heart that longs to be noticed. We like our efforts recognised. We appreciate when people say, “Well done.” In the modern world, this desire has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Consequential Dinner Conversation With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 6, 2025
     | 497 views

    As Jesus shares a meal with several religious leaders, He shares insights into how God's people should act with humility, express generous hospitality, and respond to the gospel call with honor.

    Conversations over meals can be consequential in variety of ways. slow down and be together Share stories Get to know one another (Tell me something about you that will help me understand or truly know you better- Dobson) Teach and learn biblical truths Influence CG meals Family meals Wedding or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plumbed To The Depths Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    A frank look at sexuality, spirituality, faithfulness, and adultery.

    Plumbed to the Depths Life After the Wedding, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 19, 2006 David Flowers I want to talk to you today about something that affects adults from every background, every religion, every ethnicity, every moral stripe. I want to talk to you today about a tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Finding Benefit In Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021
     | 3,677 views

    To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christ The Liberator

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    Oh, that we would never let our Christianity become nothing more than a set of rituals and laws! Christ has set us free from sin not to enslave us to a new set of laws! If we are to live free from sin we have to allow our hearts to be filled with the grac

    Christ the Liberator, John 8:31-36 Introduction You and I – we – are born into this lives wearing slaves shackles. They aren’t visible. We can’t see them because they are the shackles of sin. The Bible teaches us that all of us have received a sinful nature from our parents. Our parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Legalism Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,856 views

    God's grace isn't a relic from our past, it is our daily manna.

    INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the joke about the Baptist pastor who snuck out to the horse race track? He’d never bet on the horses before, so he wasn’t sure where to put his money. Before one of the races he watched as a Catholic priest pronounced a blessing on a particular horse. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    #4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who Gets In?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    Making sure we are ready to enter heaven is probably as important as anything in life

    A man was stranded in the desert. As he crawled across the burning sand, dying of thirst, he encountered a necktie salesman. "Can I interest you in a nice new tie?" the salesman asked. "Are you crazy?" the man gasped. "I'm dying of thirst and you want to sell me a necktie?" The salesman shrugged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,917 views

    “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

    How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Obedience

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 78,641 views

    Obedience is inherit in the relationship of man (as a created being) with God, the Creator. The New Covenant does not do away with the need for obedience to God. In fact, it supply the strength to live that way. Heaven will be a place of obedience to God.

    Romans 5:19 9/25/16 Intro The most important issue in your life right now is your obedience to God.i Every problem you face is in some way related to this issue. Every solution in your life is ultimately found in obedience to God. My subject today is the power of obedience. Obedience opens to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Deep The Love Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,766 views

    2 gleanings about God and His Church from a year of reading the Bible: Gleaning # 1 God is deeply emotional. He is full of love for His people, and He grieves when we are prone to wander. Gleaning # 2 God loves us AND calls us into His purpose of loving the world to Jesus as ambassadors of Jesus.

    June 2, 2019 - Gleanings from A Year in the Bible Do you have a favourite TV show? Movie? Book? What’s a favourite of yours? My wife Barbara and I have a a number of shows that we like to watch, Usually we enjoy comedies that are character driven. Or dramas with strong relationships between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving God Your Best Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 42,837 views

    God does not want us to be apathetic when it comes to adoring Him. He would rather have no worship at all than for us to come with paltry praise.

    Giving God Your Best After listening restlessly to a long and tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” the father replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, counsels people…and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist