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  • Charles Payne avatar

    Running With Horses

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 28, 2025
     | 242 views

    When God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the trials of life are we in training for bigger things?

    “RUNNING WITH HORSES” TEXT “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jer. 12:5) PROLOGUE Question: when God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Jones avatar

    The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

    Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "i Will Be Diligent: Part 2" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,626 views

    The man of God is to not follow trends, fads, feelings, what people would like to hear, or preach messages that make them feel "good", but instead preach the Gospel without compromise or apology and to stay committed no matter what happens.

    The previous message based on 2 Timothy began with the definition of diligence. It means being constant in your efforts, finish what you started, stay committed to the task and not quit or become distracted. Preparation and thought are a part of this process. Never start anything without going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    A short sermon on how we can minister for God

    Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    God Is Transforming His Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on May 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,858 views

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will bring division and strife to the body of Christ, but they are essential for its purifying.

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will come after God informs His Church about them; for “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). These changes will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "your Spiritual Nineveh Awaits You."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 28, 2024
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     | 880 views

    Just as the biblical figure Jonah was summoned to the city of Nineveh to deliver a message of repentance, today's spiritual Nineveh represents a population that may lack understanding or awareness of moral and ethical principles.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jonah 1:1-4) (1) “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,” (2) “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.” (3) “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,619 views

    Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

    7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Five Foolish Virgins Weren’t Ready To Meet Their Maker, Are You?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,433 views

    We are used to living our lives according to deadlines, but are you prepared to meet the mother of all deadlines that Jesus describes in the Gospel here for us today; the parable of the wise and foolish virgins? Read on, and be surprised.

    Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, let these words speak for you, bless each and every one of us Father, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Summary: We are used to living our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Until The End Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2025
     | 375 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Until the End” 1 Peter 4:7-11 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why Do We Need Revival?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    A message on revival preparation.

    WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Leach avatar

    If We Make No Real Effort To Find God Daily Our Lives Decay.

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,211 views

    The joy the blessing and the necessity of diligence when it comes to connecting with God.

    If we make no real effort to find God daily our lives decay To get natural food I must allocate time and make the effort to either grow something or go to the store buy the food and then prepare and cook it – to get gas I must allocate time and make the effort go to the station and fill up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 23,312 views

    prepare for the coming of Christ

    December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Thirsting For God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,456 views

    If you seek God, He will find you!

    THIRSTING FOR GOD PSLAMS 63 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please rate this sermon! In the first few pages of the Biblical narrative we learn that sin separates humanity from God. Even though humanity was created in the image of God, after the Fall, humankind was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,657 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dietz avatar

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 - Build Consistency Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 20, 2008
     | 7,431 views

    6th in the series about Spiritual transformation

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 – Build Consistency Matthew 16:24-27 I was getting ready to do some research for my weekly sermon so I entered my office and flipped the light switch to the “on” position. It seemed that as soon as I had touched the toggle there was an instantaneous burst of ...read more

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