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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Rusted Iron

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    We have decided we are at peace and have no need to be sharpen for spiritual battles. We are entertainers.

    "Iron shapeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of a friend. " Proverbs 27:17 I could not find a royalty free image of this verse, but they all contained an anvil, a piece of iron heated red hot and a hammer. None of the images showed anything smooth and easy like massage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Iron Man - The Learning Curve Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 29,111 views

    It's not enough to just go to church. Christians need to be there for each other to sharpen the iron that God has placed within us.

    OPEN: I love superheroes. My mom once told of the times I’d go out into the yard with a bath towel tied around my neck and would “fly” around the yard. And when I was a kid I read comic books about superheroes, watched TV shows and cartoons and went to the movies to watch them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Blessing Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,119 views

    Life's greatest joys and deepest trials reveal our need for community, a gift from God designed to comfort, strengthen, and unite us as we walk together in faith, reflecting His perfect love and grace.

    The Blessing of Community Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; John 15:12-17 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Stepping into this world of unknowns fills us with both excitement and joy, yet also stirs a deep fear of isolation and potential suffering. We find comfort in life’s blessings—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Stir Up The Gift Of God In You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 712 views

    The gifts of God in you are not for decoration—they are tools for kingdom expansion and service to humanity. Just like Timothy, you must take responsibility to stir them up, overcome fear, and walk in the full expression of your calling.

    STIR UP THE GIFT OF GOD IN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 466 views

    God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

    STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3 The Wet Blanket Of Depression

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2015
     | 2,458 views

    It might be easier to turn off the light and enjoy darkness than to really change. Depression, discouragement and trials could sharpen our skills and make us better servants. We need the light to expose the dirt?

    #3 THE WET BLANKET OF DISCOURAGEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS THE 3RD PART... I. IS IT POSSIBLE TO DENY THE REALITY OF YOUR SITUATION? I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Cutting Edge.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,224 views

    Spiritually speaking, The question I want to ask you tonight is, Are you using a dull ax blade? An experienced Woodsmen would tell you, “It’s better to sharpen your ax-head for an hour or two, before you go cutting in the woods.”

    The Cutting Edge. Matthew 3:14-17, 4:1-4NIV When we purchased our house 16 years ago. (It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one house). We inherited some Bradford Pear Trees in the front yard. After a few years of living there, these trees begin to split, they looked really bad. Therefore I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When You've Lost Your Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 4, 2007
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    We are quick to ‘fly off the handle’. But God has a way of sharpening dull Christians…and good things ‘surface’ when we return to where we lost our cutting edge and reclaim it! Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

    When You’ve Lost Your Cutting Edge II Kings 6:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CuttingEdge.html We are so quick to ‘fly off the handle’ these days. But God has a way of sharpening dull Christians…and good things will ‘surface’ if we will return to where we lost our cutting edge and reach out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Watch Me Go Through This Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 61,919 views

    God will raise your status while you are praising Him. He will not leave you where He found you. You need people around you that are willing to empower you. If they are not willing to empower you, then they are not your friends. Iron sharpens iron.

    Watch Me Go Through This Delivered by Bishop Charles C Jones Text: Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Treacherous Enemies

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022
     | 1,937 views

    Life's journey is rough and tough with lots of potholes and bumps along the road. The Christian race is not easy, thorns and thistles prick the righteous along the narrow way. Treacherous enemies abound, smiling at you but waiting to stab you with sharpened knives.

    TEXT: PSALMS 35:19-25 (NLT). 'Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow. They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • CLARENCE WEAVER SR avatar

    Intercession Prayer Forsake Not The Assembling

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Prayer can keep us from backsliding. Since we are children of the most High God let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Let’s continue to build each other up in prayer,love, and let iron sharpen iron so we may keep each other in tune to G

    INTERCESSION PRAYER FORSAKE NOT THE ASSEMBLING Roman 8:14 by: Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Introduction Tonight is congregation intercession prayer, and it is our time as a body of believers to speak to God hear from God, and to follow God. I get excited every time I read those glorious words: "For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    David Establishes Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,227 views

    God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

    Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Losing The Cutting Edge Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,366 views

    Life has away of causing us to lose our cutting edge.

    I am pondering how hard it is to keep sharp things sharp, hot things hot, and joy in all things. 1. TAKE TIME TO SHARPEN YOUR TOOLS. Have you heard the story of the young man that hired on with a logging firm. He was so strong, and as he started cutting trees, he and his chain saw worked as one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Will We Pay Attention?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    Absalom set Joab’s fields on fire to get his attention so Joab would set up a meeting with the King. Will God have to set our fields on fire to get our attention?

    PAY ATTENTION! CAN GOD GET OUR ATTENTION AND GET US TO EXPECT GOOD THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts, if you try it in one part you must move to the next point quickly. I. CAN GOD GET OUR ATTENTION TODAY? THERE ARE SO MANY DEMANDS, WE HAVE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The Pencil Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 41,734 views

    An approach to why Jesus always speaks in Parables, its importance to us in this modern, highly technological world in comparison and in relation to the Pencil’s qualities.

    INTRODUCTION: Parable came from the Greek word parabole. It is an illustration of truth and making it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar with us and to the listeners as well. They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense. Can you still remember when God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal