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    Abide In Jesus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019
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     | 10,449 views

    This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

    Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...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
     | 59,571 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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    Laodicea: The Complacent Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 117 views

    Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.

    There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more

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    Trick Or Treat? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 102 views

    The sermon encourages vigilance and reliance on Christ’s love and strength to withstand spiritual adversity, reminding us we are never alone or unloved.

    1 Peter 5:8 (ESV): "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." Friends, pull your chair up to the table of God’s Word and take a deep breath. The world is loud, and some days the noise sounds like a growl you can’t quite ...read more

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    Unity

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,460 views

    Paul’s final appeal in this letter is a call for unity. In the first nine chapters he addressed the majority of the Christians in the Corinthian assembly. In chapters 10 - 13:10, his words were directed primarily to those who questioned his integrity. In

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the church there is a bond of family, yet room for variety. The devil tries to disrupt unity. To chickens tied at the legs and thrown over a clothesline may be united, but they do not have unity. (Leslie Flynn, Great Church Fights - Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Not Folly

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 4, 2020
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     | 2,283 views

    Do not fear during this pandemic, but use common sense or discernment.

    Some pastors are turning this stay home order into a 1st Amendment issue when it is a common sense issue. If there were gangs of men roaming the streets randomly killing women would you send your female loved ones out on shopping trips? If the numbers were only 2% of the women were wounded or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News Is The Bad News Was Wrong

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 124 ratings
     | 41,046 views

    The devil is a master at presenting enough evidence to make it appear that he has won but the good news is he is a liar.

    I came to this place today with a word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears. I came to tell somebody who has been overwhelmed by their circumstances {there is more to this than meets the eye} I have got to get somebody to shift out of the natural into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,307 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,492 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faithfulness

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Understanding faithfulness

    INTRO: Playing catch with Joel the other day, talent, working on his form, giving him some pointers to help him. Told Joel he could be the Ace’s pitcher next if he was faithful to the sport. Brought back memories of people I used to play with who had so much talent and natural ability but were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Lose Your Health, Wealth, And Reputation All At Once

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    The danger of adultery. It’s consequences. How to avoid it.

    Islington Baptist Church February 19, 2006 Proverbs 5 Proverbs 6:20-35 How to lose your health, wealth, and reputation all at once On Wednesday Keith dropped by my office. In the midst of our conversation he asked me what I was doing to protect myself from sexual immorality. In case you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Addicted.to Jesus.......part 2 Hebrews 13:1-8

    Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,123 views

    The second part of a message on the hope we have in life when we become addicted to a life with the Lord being first. This message changes what we will see in our lives by doing so as our walk with the Lord grows daily.

    How to be addicted, Part 2 Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Thank My God For You

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,750 views

    I thank God for each of you

    Annual Meeting 1/15/2023 I Thank my God for You Philippians 1:3-11 Good Morning and welcome to service. We are glad you are here. This morning will be just a little bit different from the normal as we will have our annual meeting and give results from the voting that took place this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Building Blocks For Success - Vision Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    The message deals with accomplishing God’s purpose in our lives. First in the series.

    Building Blocks for the New Year - Vision Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction It has gone by so fast. I don’t know where the time went. I can’t believe it’s already here. You have probably either said, or heard, all of these statements this past week. If you haven’t I’m sure you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Follow Christ

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,116 views

    Why did you decide to become a Christian? What was it that put you over the top and made you decide to follow Him? And then I want to know, why do you continue to follow Him?

    As I was sitting in my office Tuesday, thinking about today’s message, which I have titled, “Why do we follow Christ?” a song came on the radio by Chris Tomlin by the name of “I Will Follow.” I thought, thanks God for that conformation! The words of the song are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal