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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Let’s Go Get Them Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013
     | 6,851 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10: 16 – 26

    Matthew 10: 16 – 26 Let’s Go Get Them 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Disappointed Dreamer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2017
     | 15,729 views

    Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

    Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then, why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford University. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Testifying Truth

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018
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     | 3,028 views

    The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
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     | 11,508 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Response To Persecution

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
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    Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

    Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
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     | 234 views

    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beware Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 28, 2021
     | 3,324 views

    Paul tells Titus to train Godly leaders to rebuke and silence the many false teachers on Crete.

    Titus: Building a Healthy Church Confronting False Teachers 1:10-16 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-28-2021 He is Risen? The sun was shining. Little girls had on Easter dresses. Two churches gathered together to celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus Christ as one. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020
     | 3,814 views

    Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

    Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Going On In America

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    The Passion of the Christ is only the tip of what a pagan culture is attempting to do in silencing the church.

    Jon Meacham, managing editor for Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled, “Who really killed Jesus?” editorializing what they described as Mel Gibson’s troubling movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” Troubling are the words of Meacham when he states, “Though countless believers take it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The O-My-God Moment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,976 views

    In silence we can listen to God and must if we are to experience a life-changing epiphany.

    Epiphany 2010 The O-my-God Moment January 10, 2010 I’m not a big fan of reality TV. I don’t really know who Simon Cowell is and generally think that the Oprahization of entertainment has been a move in the wrong direction. But I do catch a couple of moments each week of that show ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rest Less Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,840 views

    Why are we granting God silence? Why are we allowing God the opportunity to rest?

    Rest Less I. Introduction We are a people who struggle to get enough rest. In fact, the average American gets 6.8 hours of sleep at night, down more than an hour from 1942. To many in the medical field this is troubling because medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    📖 Sermon Title: What Kind Of Sheep Are You? Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 399 views

    A prophetic call to stop wandering, silence strange voices, and follow the Shepherd—for real.

    📖 Sermon Title: What Kind of Sheep Are You? A Prophetic Warning Against Wandering and a Call Back to the Shepherd 📖 Introduction: The Blessing of Having the Lord as Shepherd It is a blessing right out of the gate to have the Lord as our Shepherd. Not a hireling who runs at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
     | 223 views

    Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the kind of faith that refuses to give up, holding on until there is a manifestation of the promise.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, James 1:6-8, Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Dedication-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2020
     | 2,496 views

    6 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

    DEDICATING/DEDICATION-VI—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: That Fellow from Morton: The merchandising manager of a large food chain was on his vacation. While driving through rural Arkansas, he developed a bad headache & decided to stop in the next town & buy some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist