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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus First Loved Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016
     | 6,129 views

    To show that GOD's Love is always first and our love for Him is just a response to His Great Love enabling us to love Him back.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you loved? Yes. I am. JESUS loved me so much before the foundation of this world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016
     | 12,400 views

    It is time for God's people to declare that we are drawing a line in the sand. We will not choose to go back to Egypt. We will continue to advance to the Promised Land!

    Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray A Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2018
     | 2,873 views

    When young age challenges, do it with boldness and courage but don't end there. Get back into your prayer closet and pray a prayer

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PRAY A PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 King James Version (KJV) 23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021
     | 3,500 views

    Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

    They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciple Makin' Sets Satan To Shakin'

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,956 views

    This a call to the church to focus on disciple making by going to people, baptizing new converts, teaching about Jesus, and sending them back into the world again.

    A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting with Ron Myers in his workshop. Ron has great space for working on wood. In his shop he has all the tools he needs to make cool crafts like this ornament. I know this, because he made this ornament in his shop and gave it to me. I would consider ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Miller avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Joseph Miller on Mar 20, 2015
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     | 13,071 views

    We are living in the last days, we can't afford to look back at where we came from or be distracted by the world around us.

    REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE Luke 17:26-33 26  And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27  They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The 4000 Year War Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 22, 2023
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     | 3,065 views

    Starting in Genesis, Pastor John breaks down the history of the conflict between Israel and the Arab nations and then pulls back the curtain to the Spiritual side of this war.

    The 4000-year war CCCAG 10-22-23 Scripture- Gen 16 Introduction Last week we asked the question, “Are we living in the end times” and then looked at what the people and the culture would look like as we approached the end times. This morning, we are going to look back in time so that we have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Symbols Of Advent And The Reality Of Advent

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2022
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     | 5,847 views

    In this sermon we walk through the symbols of Advent (candles and wreath) and point it all back to the reality of Advent which is Jesus Christ our Lord.

    The Symbols of Advent and the Reality of Advent Text: Romans 5:1-11 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well, we’re getting closer to the day when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I hope you all have been thinking about that. Not just in a shallow way… you know… not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,941 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Must Spread The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,081 views

    It is past time that the disciples of Jesus Christ start fighting for the Kingdom of God. We must fight back against the wokeness that is trying to destroy to the church.

    Disciples Must Spread the Gospel Mark 14:1-2 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2 for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Favour For Supernatural Promotion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
     | 268 views

    Favour is a spiritual currency that opens doors no man can shut. It lifts from obscurity to visibility, from the back to the front, and from lack to abundance.

    FAVOUR FOR SUPERNATURAL PROMOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Promotion is not always the product of hard work, connections, or qualifications—it is ultimately determined by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024
     | 1,589 views

    It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

    There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    All Things Written Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024
     | 926 views

    The things that Jesus knew about himself and the thing he said and did can be traced back to what the OT prophets said about him.

    ALL THINGS WRITTEN Text: Luke 18:31-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures, I am handling something that gives me a closer link with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Gives Victory Despite Our Failures Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 176 views

    This chapter teaches us that God can show mercy not because we deserve it, but to prove His sovereignty and call us back to repentance.

    WHEN GOD GIVES VICTORY DESPITE OUR FAILURES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:1-43 Supporting Texts: Psalm 44:3; Romans 2:4; Judges 2:18; Lamentations 3:22-23; Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 20 reveals the merciful nature of God even toward a disobedient nation and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Naomi The Reformer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,616 views

    Naomi a poor widow in a foreign land, bounces back with new life through strong determination and courage. She became a wise and righteous woman.

    Theme: Naomi – Reformer Text: Ruth 1:16-23   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The book of Ruth revolves around three personalities namely, Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. The aim of this book is to connect the birth messiah back to David and further back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist