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  • John Gaston avatar

    Daniel’s Amazing Thankfulness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2022
     | 3,830 views

    When Daniel learned that his enemies had published a decree specifically designed to make him break the law by giving thanks to his God in prayer, he went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem, and in the sight of his foes, gave thanks to God!

    DANIEL’S AMAZING THANKFULNESS DANIEL 6:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During his years in the White House, President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. Every year since, United States presidents have used the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pardon a turkey. A preselected bird is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
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     | 9,515 views

    The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

    A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relational Living: Love Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 7, 2021
     | 4,154 views

    Let me ask you, “Are you disappointed in the way your relationships are turning out? Do you long to go deeper with those around you? If so, listen and learn from the words of Jesus as He explained the dynamics of love. Our Scripture passage this morning comes from the Gospel of John 15.

    For the next 6 weeks, I want to take a close look at relationships. Let’s face it, relationships seldom seem to last or at least be what they once were when a relationship began. I’m not just talking about when two people meet and fall in love. I’m talking about all relationships where we become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowshipping Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,538 views

    Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

    “Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas: From Pouter To Doubter To Shouter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2015
    based on 13 ratings
     | 27,508 views

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    From Pouter to Doubter to Shouter John 20:24-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/thomas.html We know less about Thomas than some of the disciples. We don't know his trade or how or when Jesus called him. [unlike several others] He may have been a twin. Thomas is Aramaic for twin. Didymus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017
     | 7,629 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

    THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wanted: Dead And Alive

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 5,413 views

    Things should become different in our lives once we renounce our former life of sin and selfishness. Our union with Christ enables us to live our lives completely for Him.

    Wanted: Dead and Alive Romans 6:1-13 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 44,446 views

    Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

    THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Missional Is To Be On Mission By ‘bearing One's Cross'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 4,221 views

    Third and final sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    Language is an interesting thing. It changes with new words added each year to our lexicon and old ones falling out of favor. It also means that the meanings of words change and some are used as either as a verb or a noun. (Slide 1) For example, we when say ‘ADdress’ we mean a specific location ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Trial, The Denial, And The Betrayal - When The Heart Is Tested - Matthew 26:57-27:10 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 25, 2025
     | 384 views

    Every heart is tested in the presence of JESUS. The religious leaders rejected Him, Peter denied Him, and Judas betrayed Him, and yet each story reveals the depth of human weakness and the overwhelming grace of GOD’s redemptive love. Question is...How will you respond when your heart is tested?

    2025.10.26.Sermon Notes. THE TRIAL, THE DENIAL, AND THE BETRAYAL - WHEN THE HEART IS TESTED MATTHEW 26:57-27:10 Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Trial, Denial, Rejection, Betrayal, Sanhedrin, Blasphemy, Remorse, Repentance, Field of Blood, Remorse without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Condemnation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    The Lord Jesus said in John 3:18, "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God."

    Every lost person is like a person that is on death row who has already been tried and condemned. The sinner does not have to be proven guilty. In the sight of God: • WHO SEES ALL • WHO KNOWS ALL The sinner has already been condemned. You might ask, "If this be true, then why does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called Out To Serve”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 6, 2022
     | 2,781 views

    . Summary: To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and growth in the local church,

    Summary: To challenge the hearers to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example. To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Who Is Enough PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 107 views

    Jesus offers true abundance—not material excess, but a deep, sustaining life of grace, peace, and generosity found only in relationship with Him.

    Good morning, dear friends. If your week has been weary or your heart has been hurried, you’re in the right place. The Shepherd of our souls knows how we feel when life feels lean and our plates feel packed. He meets us here with a promise that doesn’t flicker with the markets or moods. He speaks ...read more

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    Antichrist Guard Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 3,594 views

    Message12 Continuation from message 11 two of John's warning against the antichrist. The best guard is to abide in Christ.

    Anti-antichrist Armor Pt 2 Abide In Him 1 John 2:24-29 Review/Introduction Warnings comprise a good portion of the communication with our children in the beginning years. We warn against threats to our physical well being. We warn against threats to our social well being. John warned his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Becoming A Fruitful Disciple

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,903 views

    Remaining in Christ means total dependence on Him for life and for fruitfulness

    The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist