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  • John Gaston avatar

    Tolerance: The Lever Against Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES CRUMBLE,

    TOLERANCE: THE WEDGE AGAINST CHRISTIANS THESIS THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pathways To The Next Level

    Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 57,915 views

    Seven biblical principles that will enable a believer to embrace his/her next level and to be sustained in such level.

    PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. By Pastor Festus Adeyeye Deuteronomy 28:13 There is nothing God has in plan that does not have a procedure to experiencing it. There is always a due procedure to follow any of God’s blessings for your life. Many know that they are meant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asked For A Hard Thing!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2015
     | 7,948 views

    Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you hearing please?Come on, be feisty, gutsy, dig in hard, and don’t give up!

    Hard thing! 2 King 2:10” And he said, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so." Hey friend, Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Look For In Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 3,754 views

    a different perspective of faith

    What do you look for in faith? What do you see? Text: Heb. 11:1 Intro: 1. Three simple questions challenge us daily in multitudes of ways: What do you believe? Why do you believe? How do you express that belief? 2. Faith is not a random, isolated topic confined to religion, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Will Long To See

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,508 views

    When times are tough, what do we long to see? Do we long to hear once more the stories of Jesus?

    Prelude This week several stories of firefighters and a police chief losing their homes to wildfires have emerged. They had no time to mourn their losses, because they had a job to do in continuing to fight. Something greater than personal loss drove them on, they longed to see others saved. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Practicing Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 3, 2023
     | 2,088 views

    Jesus Christ spent his time during this week teaching his disciples and the crowd about certain important aspects of the pietism, true life in Christ. Preach the Word, Practice the preaching be a man of real rank.

    Passion Week. Mathew 23:1-12: Be a Practicing Disciple Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. On this holy week’s meditations, we would see three chapters before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There are eight woes that stand in contrast to the eight beatitudes (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready To Heed

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023
     | 1,802 views

    The word "heed" is a biblical word that we don't use today. So what does it mean, and how does it apply to our lives now?

    What exactly does the word “heed” mean? It is more than hearing (Psa. 119:9) It is more than agreeing (Hos. 4:10) It is more than teaching (Josh. 22:5) It is more than honoring (II Kings 10:31) So what is heeding? It is remembering to use, following what is said, and making that a rule for conduct. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Submit Ourselves As We Should So That We Can Have A Healthy Christian Relationship?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023
     | 695 views

    Submission is a frequently abused word, but it does not mean turning oneself into a doormat. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way.

    Submission is a frequently abused word. It does not mean turning into a doormat. Christ, at whose name "every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10), presented His will to the Father, and we honor Christ by following his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 4, 2016
     | 7,313 views

    Only God is able to keep you from falling away and stumbling. Because of that, His joy fills our hearts and souls as we live faithfully for Him. Can't we live and strive for His joy in our lives more and more?

    Jude’s Warning, Part 3 Jude 17-25 Introduction - Tonight we will conclude our study of the book of Jude - Last time we discussed four critical things about false teachers -- These make it easy to spot them, and to recognize their actions Jude says that they are judged for four things: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrate Life

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 1, 2024
     | 1,414 views

    Celebrate Life Day reminds us to protect the unborn and thank God for our lives.

    Celebrate Life Thomas Jefferson stated the following in the Declaration of Independence (emphasis added): We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024
     | 651 views

    The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Has Standby Substitutes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 534 views

    This sermon serves as a strong reminder that no one is indispensable in God's kingdom. We must remain faithful, obedient, and diligent in our assignments.

    GOD HAS STANDBY SUBSTITUTES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Filled For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 373 views

    The infilling of the Holy Ghost is not optional—it is essential. God fills you because He has called you. You are not filled just to enjoy spiritual experiences but to fulfil a divine assignment.

    FILLED FOR PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Luke 4:1, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:14, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit did not descend on the day of Pentecost just to excite believers or to make them speak in tongues. He came to equip them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Singles You Out

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 513 views

    There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, divine assignment, and fulfilment of destiny.

    WHEN GOD SINGLES YOU OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:28-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, John 15:16, Esther 4:14, 1 Samuel 16:11-13 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consequences Of Disobedience In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 456 views

    Disobedience in leadership is dangerous because it misrepresents God to His people. As seen in Saul’s life, disobedience can lead to spiritual blindness, rejection, and destruction—not only of the leader but of those under him.

    CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 1 Samuel 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Numbers 20:7-12, Deuteronomy 28:15, Ezekiel 34:2-10, James 3:1, Hebrews 12:25 INTRODUCTION: Leadership in God’s kingdom carries great responsibility. It is a sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God