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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
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    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruit Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, particularly longsuffering, and to remain steadfast in their faith despite opposition, just as Paul instructed the Galatians and Colossians.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into some hearty truth nuggets from Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Colossians. When reading these letters, three things stand out vividly - the power of longsuffering, the necessity of yielding to the Spirit, and the strength it takes to endure in the ...read more

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    Necessity Of Preaching PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Emphasizes the crucial role of preaching the Word of God faithfully and persistently, even in the face of opposition or indifference, as a sacred responsibility entrusted to us by God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! We're diving right into the deep end of the pool today, with a passage from 2 Timothy. This is a passage that speaks to the heart of every Christian, but especially anyone who has ever felt the call to preach the Word of God. In his book, "Between Two ...read more

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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 7, 2015
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    If we accept the rest Jesus offers, all we have to do is accept his teachings as well as the obligations he will lay upon us. He invites us to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

    “Nothing I do is ever enough!!!” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that or thought that yourself? Well I certainly have, especially when my father was alive. Sometimes no matter how much we do, how much we say, how much we pay, how much we save, how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God’s Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 28, 2014
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    When you are in Christ, when Christ lives in you, when Christ is your firm foundation, no situation, no person, no force, no power can bring you down.

    Introduction Text: Matthew 7:24-27 No building can stand without a foundation. The foundation of a building is the lowest part of the building. It is usually below ground level. When you look at a fully completed building, you don’t see the foundation of the building. The foundation is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020
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    Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    If The Foundations Are Destroyed...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2021
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    In tumultuous times, how shall the righteous live? The Psalmist has given us godly counsel that must be applied to our lives.

    “In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? “The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year - New Direction!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022
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    We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

    A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Destroy (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2022
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    God delivers the righteous when they look to Him. He will not permit His Name to be dishonoured.

    TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID, WHEN SAUL SENT MEN TO WATCH HIS HOUSE IN ORDER TO KILL HIM. “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 9, 2004
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    Even in this day and age, the voice of hope has not been silenced. The cry still comes to each one of us in the wilderness of our lives, to repent and reconcile with the one who is holding the door to the Kingdom.

    Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 15. And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16. John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Earth As It Was

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 15, 2012
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    The silence in heaven was because of the awe and anticipation at the grim reality of the judgements God is about to release. The seventh seal includes not only an earthquake but the 7 trumpet judgement, and the 7 bowl judgement, with the bowl judgements

    The Earth As it Was Revelation 8:1-13ASB 1 When the Lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.  3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commanded To Praise

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 7, 2008
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     | 9,363 views

    There is a time for reverent silence, a time to meditate on the goodness of God. But silent meditation, as good as it is, and even though it definitely has a Scriptural place in our relationship and communication with God, is not praise. Praise is an ac

    While watching the fourth quarter of the 2008 Super Bowl, I was sitting in my chair, and I witnessed Eli Manning break loose from what looked like was surely going to be “sack the quarterback” situation and a loss of yards in a crucial time of the game. Instead, he broke loose, ran a few steps, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2019
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     | 9,228 views

    The following sermon is going to review how both Christ and David handled silence from God in the face of anguish so that we might learn how to remain steadfast in the faith and in all circumstances.

    My God, My God why Have you Forsaken me? Psalms 22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Look Like When God Finally Answers? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 10, 2023
     | 1,684 views

    After years of what felt like silence from God, Joseph finally gets his moment when the pieces come together. What can we learn from his experience?

    A LONG TIME WAITING: Joseph finally gets his answer. - Genesis 41:1-57. - Overview the story. - No doubt Joseph wondered countless times why he was in the place and shape that he was in. Now he finally gets an answer. Not a complete reckoning but one that fills in the major pieces. WHAT DOES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    May 2025: My Month Of Extravagant Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025
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     | 354 views

    This month, extravagant grace shall speak for you. You will not struggle where others fail. God’s favour will go before you, open impossible doors, and silence every voice of condemnation.

    MAY 2025: MY MONTH OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16, Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God