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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Paul's Farewell Speech On His Way To Freedom

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 20, 2019
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    Paul gives us a very vivid picture of what it means to stay and finish the race!

    Weekly Message/Devotion October 27, 2019 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-1 Paul’s Farewell Speech On His Way To FREEDOM Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2018
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    The Lord is not swayed by external considerations of race or religion; He looks for inward sincerity and purity.

    (10) His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous. Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; In God’s reckoning, a true Jew is not simply a man who has Abraham’s blood flowing in his veins or who has the mark of circumcision in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Beloved Neighbour? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025
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    Being a beloved neighbour is not about proximity, race, or religion—it is about love in action.

    WHO IS MY BELOVED NEIGHBOUR? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:30–37 "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Unshakable Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014
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    We have seen how God brings us into kingdom that cannot be stopped. We are guided in that kingdom by the unconditional love of God making us free to pursue peace & holiness. In this message, Pastor Danny reminds us of God's great kingdom.

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First – FIRST TIME VISITORS – Intro myself – thankfulness at their being with us. Over the last few weeks we have been focusing in on Hebrews 12 and talking about the UNSHAKEABLE Kingdom of God and how we can be a part of it. We have discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Qualities Of A Champion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
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    What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

    The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 5, 2007
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    Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.

    Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maladies Of The Church

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
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    Some spiritual sicknesses of the church... Tongue in cheek sermon

    Maladies of the Church Judges 16:20 "I suffer from sexually transmitted disease.... life." (((Story of man moving bricks from top of a building.))) http://www.ahajokes.com/fp057.html 1. Spiritual Anemia Judges 16:20 "And he wist not that the Spirit had departed from him." 2. Poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wings Like Eagles Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023
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    Isaiah gives us reasons to hope when our hope tank is running low

    Wings Like Eagles Isaiah 40:28-31 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 02-12-2023 On E There are two types of people in the world. Those that fill up their gas tanks when it hits half full (like Maxine) and those who drive until the low fuel light comes on (like me). Maxine has never run out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
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    Examining David’s reaction as he was on the run from Saul

    1 Samuel 21:12-13 What David did when he didn’t know what to do... 1. He worshiped (v. 1-3) A. In his worship he blessed God (v. 1a) B. In his worship he praised God (v. 1b) C. In his worship he boasted in God (v. 2) D. In his worship he magnified God (v. 3a) E. In his worship he exalted God (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Cross

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
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    Running away from the cross gets us nowhere -- literally!

    Third Sunday of Lent (B) March 19, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Goliath Did Not Attack

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
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    THIS SERMON TELLS WHY GOLIATH DID NOT RUN TO KILL DAVID.

    WHY DIDN’T GOLIATH ATTACK? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Intro: Go over the story. The two armies had set up camp, one on the one side of the hill at Shochoh. Shochoh belonged to the Children of Israel (The enemy was in their land just like Satan) Vs1 Goliath had a 1).Helmet of brass,2) Coat of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Martak avatar

    Four Amazing Little Evangelists 2. The Conie Series

    Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010
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    The message of the Conie is to run to the rock of ages and hide in it. (JESUS)

    Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their food in the summer; The rock badgers (conies) are a feeble folk, Yet they make their homes in the cliffs; The locusts have no king, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Smith avatar

    I Flee To The Lord

    Contributed by Jeff Smith on Sep 3, 2014
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    There are times in our lives when the only answer is to run to the Lord

    David – Shepherd, Warrior, King A man with a great mind, common sense, good judgment But, he said there are times when I must flee to the Lord WHEN… 1. The enemy surrounds me (vs 3) 2. I’m overwhelmed (Vs 4,5) 3. My soul gets thirsty (Vs 6) 4. I need comfort (Vs ...read more

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    Stay On The Track

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
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    IT IS NOT HOW FAST YOU RUN BUT HOW WELL YOU RAN

    STAY ON THE TRACK MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Waiting For The Surprise

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009
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    A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

    Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist