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  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012
     | 11,337 views

    We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

    1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David And Saul's Jealousy

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019
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     | 17,247 views

    1 Samuel 18:6-30 shows us Saul’s jealousy of David’s success and efforts to kill him.

    Scripture God has rejected Saul as king over Israel, and David has been anointed as the future king over Israel. Later, the Philistines gathered their armies for battle against the armies of Israel. At this time young David killed the giant Goliath. The armies of Israel then routed the armies of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obedience Is The Key For Success: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2021
     | 4,292 views

    God is not going to ignore people who are obedient and who take all efforts to please God despite the inconveniences. Are you listening?

    Obedience is the key for success: Part 2 Genesis 26:1”….So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines.2 “The LORD appeared to him and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; stay in the land of which I shall tell you.” Obedience is the key for success: God is not going to ignore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020
     | 1,810 views

    This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

    - Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immovable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 2,701 views

    Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, fully commit to serving God, and find assurance in the fact that their efforts for the Lord are never in vain.

    Good morning, church family. It's always a blessing to gather together in God's house. Today, we're diving into 1 Corinthians 15:58, where Paul writes, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know ...read more

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    May: My Month Of Exceeding Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 25, 2025
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    The month of May has been declared as your month of Exceeding Grace. You are not stepping into this month by your effort but by divine enablement.

    MAY: MY MONTH OF EXCEEDING GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:8, Zechariah 4:6-7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    June: Month Of Supernatural Results

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 468 views

    Supernatural results are not the outcome of human effort alone, but the visible manifestation of God's power, favour, and intervention in our affairs.

    JUNE: MONTH OF SUPERNATURAL RESULTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:1-7 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:26, John 15:5, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: As we enter the month of June, God is declaring that this shall be a month of Supernatural Results. Supernatural results are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Promise Of Peace

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 687 views

    Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

    The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Take The Plank Out Of Your Eye

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 27, 2014
     | 10,340 views

    Before we start speaking to an unbeliever, we need to pray, often in secret without saying a word to the person we are praying for in our prayer closet.

    Take the plank out of your eye! Luke 6:41, 42 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42How can you say to your brother, ’Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Missing It

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Despite the best efforts of the P.C. crowd the gospel can be seen and heard everywhere at this time of year but... how many are "Missing It"?

    Dakota Community Church December 14, 2008 (am) Missing It Galatians 4:4 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons John 1:10-12 10He was in the world, and though the world was ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Lost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    Even when our efforts are not always aligned with his intentions and we make mistakes and sometimes make a mess of things, he knows the heart

    LOST 2 Kings 22:1-20; key verse: 13 INTRO Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Leading on Empty writes of his daughter, adopted when only three days old. The apple of his eye, Abby, compromised her faith and morality, making choices that expelled her from College and for two years was searching for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Perfect Twins (Grace And Mercy)

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 37,594 views

    How our Father in heaven is Gracious and Merciful unto us day by day

    Nehemiah 9:31-32 Nevertheless for thy great mercies 'sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God. Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Love Is The Living Seed Revealed In God’s Word

    Contributed by Jawahar Singh on Jan 2, 2015
     | 6,548 views

    God’s Love is the living seed revealed in God’s Word [The Incorruptible Fruit bearing seed for God’s Garden]

    Dear Beloved in Christ! My wife and I are Bible teachers who teach the goodness of God shown in His unconditional Love and Grace. During ministry when we share what we teach often we get a similar type of response from many people – “Yes we know that God loves everyone”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Breakthrough Faith

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    If you think your faith is not enough for a miracle, see Jesus on the cross for you, and faith you need to face any situation or challenge s will come into your life. Just look too Jesus! The author and finisher of faith.

    Introduction : We will study faith today through the binacular of GRACE and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through the years of being a Christian we heard teachings about faith which is not filtered by the finished work of Christ. Maybe some of us heard that in order to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Five Ingredients Of A Successful Christian Race Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to achieve a successful life and win the gold (crown).

    FIVE INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN RACE I CORINTHIANS 9:18-27 INTRODUCTION: I’m indebted to my dear friend Bro. Truman Kimbrough for this outline and idea. Living a life of victory and success is not by accident. It requires diligence and effort! Paul gives us five ingredients to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist