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  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Black History Month: Love The Skin You're In

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 21, 2026
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     | 156 views

    Top Model Nyakim Gatwech, known as “Queen of the Dark” by fans, had an altercation with an Uber driver that made us shudder.

    Transformed Life Church of God 118 Second Avenue Groveland FL 34736 Sunday February 22, 2026, 11am Theme: Love the skin you’re in: Love yourself, be who God made you to be! Text: Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Then may you also do good who are accustomed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Message To The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2022
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     | 2,661 views

    In this beautiful, wealthy pagan city, there existed a struggling Christian community. The Lord sends Smyrna a word of comfort for their dark days.

    Revelation 2:8-10 (NKJV) “A Message to the Church in Smyrna” 11-20-2022 When Jesus comes to this church, He comes as “the first and the last”. He comes as He “which was dead and is alive”. We serve a LIVING Savior! He Lives! Amidst the Problems, He lives! Amidst the Poverty, He lives! Amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
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    The Christian life is a battlefield, not a playground. Many challenges believers face have spiritual roots that require spiritual solutions. Spiritual warfare is the battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12-18 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2019
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    Don’t expect cake-walk while you venture into the domain of darkness to serve the Lord, GET EQUIPPED TO FIGHT THE ENEMY WITH DIVINE WEAPONS. Anybody listening?

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways.” This is against spiritual wickedness…. Very smartly dressed with my elegant file in hand, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Defends Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025
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    God not only gives you victory but also defends your testimony so that no force of darkness can reverse what He has done in your life.

    THE GOD WHO DEFENDS YOUR TESTIMONY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 Key Verse: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Message For The End Times Remnant: The Last Great Awakening

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021
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    Welcome to the wilderness. Temptations on one side, false teachers on the other. The true message is Jesus Christ as revealed in the gospels, repent and believe! Join our ranks, the ranks of the holy remnant in a post-Christian world.

    Welcome to the wilderness. Temptations on one side, false teachers on the other. The true message is Jesus Christ as revealed in the gospels, repent and believe! Join our ranks, the ranks of the holy remnant in a post-Christian world. The United States, Europe, the western world has slipped into ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Call Of Jeremiah Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 22, 2023
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    Jeremiah’s call was not as outwardly manifested. It was simply the Word of the Lord came to him. For Jeremiah was his destiny that was emphasized. Before he was formed in the womb the Lord had this plan for him

    In history we find those prominent figures who are considered men and women of destiny. In the Bible we find those who are men and women of destiny. We will look at one such man of destiny, the prophet Jeremiah. He was called in a day of crises. The call to serve God is different in many cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024
     | 1,504 views

    God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

    From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Light

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 2, 2023
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     | 1,920 views

    Jesus teaches us to walk while we have the light, lest darkness overtake us; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While we have the light, believe in the light, that we may become sons of light because Jesus is the Light of the World.

    John 12:42-46 (NKJV) Jesus is the Light September 3, 2023 For thousands of years, the Jewish people had been looking for a Messiah. They were expecting a great military leader, one who would overthrow all of their enemies and restore Israel to its former greatness and glory. What they had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayal In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 7, 2018
     | 5,875 views

    Following the agony Jesus endured in Gethsemane, Judas led the multitude there to arrest Him. Having all power, Jesus could have resisted, and yet He submitted to the Father's will. He endured Calvary for you and me!

    Betrayal in Gethsemane Mark 14: 43-52 The events of this faithful night are rapidly unfolding. Having departed the Upper Room with the eleven, Jesus had made His way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Knowing what was soon to come, Jesus spent some intimate time in prayer with the Father. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Satan’s Nature And Tactics Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 551 views

    Today we explore one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual warfare series: the nature and tactics of Satan. Understanding our enemy equips us to resist his schemes and walk in the authority Christ has given us.

    Understanding Satan’s Nature and Tactics January 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12 Introduction: The Cosmic Struggle Good morning, CrossWay Christian Fellowship. Today we explore one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Returning Your Calls Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    God calls, and we are responsible to return His call. Yet we will only respond to that general call if God calls us specially, in a way that melts down our natural resistance to Him.

    Returning Your Calls (Romans 10:13-21) Intro 1. I do not particularly enjoy the world of phone message recorders. I am glad they exist, and I have one at the office. 2. Sometimes people leave important messages. 3. Sometimes the message is not crucial, but it communicates a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    Joseph did not yield to this temptation. If we could learn to have the “mind of Joseph,” (Which was the Mind of Christ) it would give us the right thinking so that we, too, could resist temptation...

    Primary Text: (Gen 39:7 KJV) And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. (Gen 39:8 KJV) But he refused… : Title: "This is a test, this is only a test..." The Temptation… Day after day Potiphar’s wife tempted Joseph to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For God, Not For Sin

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

    E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Avoiding Arguments Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,250 views

    This sermon looks at three desires that cause arguments and four steps to help resolve arguments. I. Give in to God II. Resist the Devil III. Draw closer to God IV. Seek forgiveness

    Avoiding Arguments We are going to look today at how to avoid arguments. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. As we get to chapter four James talks about how we are to avoid arguments. He doesn’t beat around the bush when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational