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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Looking Back Or Looking Forward

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024
     | 3,302 views

    This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

    It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Buy Thee Back Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,509 views

    Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Get Back To Work

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023
     | 1,607 views

    It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

    Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Come Back

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2019
     | 4,883 views

    A study of the book of 2 Chronicles 25: 1 – 28

    2 Chronicles 25: 1 – 28 Don’t Come Back 25 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a loyal heart. 3 Now it happened, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Will Turn You Back?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 23, 2019
     | 6,887 views

    Will you be a Demas or a John Mark? Demas never came back, but John Mark did. Don't turn back and you will not have to be either one of them.

    I. The Crowd? John 6:65-69 2. If the glory stops? Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31 3. If there is no fame, only pain? Heb 11:25-39 4. When people think you are crazy? 2 Sam 12:21-23 5, When you or your situation is misunderstood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018
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     | 12,317 views

    Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

    AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Back To The True Meaning Of Christmas”

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 19, 2020
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     | 8,520 views

    Christmas this year is very different from before because of the pandemic. But God can use this challenging situation to bring back the true meaning of Christmas.

    Let’s read Luke 10:38-42 and Isaiah 1:13-14. We are only days away from the biggest birthday celebration in the world! There has been a debate over the actual birthday of Jesus Christ. Alfred Edersheim, the famous Jewish researcher and author, suggested that December 25 is a reasonable date for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marching Forward With Divine Backing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 306 views

    Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

    MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Back 2 Basics "Fishing” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 20, 2024
     | 930 views

    "Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I'll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass."

    THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: Back 2 Basics “Fishing” January 21, 2024 Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing” For Folks Discipleship Basics 1:14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Looking Back And Moving Forward

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,741 views

    A human being lives in all three tenses-the Past, the Present and the Future.

    LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD “O Lord… all that we have done, you have done for us” “Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Your Roar Back

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 28, 2024
     | 2,070 views

    Roar is the sign of Domain

    I Like to start my speech with something funny A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no ?secrets except for one: The woman kept secret box that ?she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    I Will Arise And Go Back

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 698 views

    The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

    I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Manifesto Of The Unshamed

    Contributed by Tim Breen on Jul 11, 2017
     | 9,620 views

    The Church today has no reason to cower or shrink. Our moment for strength and service is at hand!

    Usage Note: Fellow pastors and teachers – you are welcome to use and distribute this message freely; I have myself learned and borrowed from many Christian leaders in the course of my ministry. If my work is helpful to you, please do me the honor of following me on twitter – @tsbreen – and checking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,639 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#1] THE MESSAGE OF HOPE Hebrews 10:32-39 Introduction: I am honored to have Tharon with us here this morning to give his testimony. Most of us are aware of Tharon’s struggles and we admire what he has accomplished; but we can never forget that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Off The Wall Or Out Of The Red Back ???

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 2,601 views

    But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him..

    WORSHIIP John 4:23-24 (KJV) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. But Contemporary ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare