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  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    All Alone With No Answer

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    All Alone With No Answer

    ALL ALONE WITH NO ANSWER JOB 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: When you and I last checked in on Job he was all alone sitting in a pile of ashes. He had suffered finanicial ruin, family loss, physical pain, marital tension,yet Job has endured strong in his faith. so where does the devil point his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Not Much Of A Businessman Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2013
     | 3,608 views

    The most important thing is to save the sheep.

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course Lumen Fidei Jesus would have made a very poor businessman. Business owners must think in terms of profit and loss. It is true that they have to treat their employees and customers humanely, or they’ll lose both. That’s a matter of good business. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,867 views

    There comes a time that we need to stop pressing the spiritual snooze button & wake up. It's time to wake up, Church.

    Luke 22:46 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. (KJV) The alarm clock is going off, it’s time to stop pressing the snooze button & GET UP!!! Title: ~~~ I) Why sleep ye? Now, that is a good question. If I were to ask the question, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For A New Year

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,130 views

    Facing a new year we can learn from how the Magi visited Jesus

    It is disheartening when someone you’ve respected in their chosen field ends up being nothing more than a lost soul. John Antrobus, a playwright and author, shared a Christmas he spent with Peter Sellers in a December 27 article. He got a call in 1977 inviting him to come over Christmas Day. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All For One And One For All

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020
     | 3,522 views

    There are four essential elements to being a healthy and effective church. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MWq-cbFXYs

    Today’s scripture tells the account of God establishing His church, but much happened to lead up to this point. >Back to the beginning – God made man male & female. >God’s command, “Be fruitful and fill the earth.” Then sin entered the world and corrupted man & God got fed up so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,653 views

    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

    What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Must

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,866 views

    I find there are at least 3 things that Jesus teaches us that every Child of God “MUST DO.”

    People are always saying, “I have to do this,” or “ I have to do that.” Then there are those that say, “I don't have to do anything but die!” However, I find there are at least 3 things that Jesus teaches us that every Born Again, Blood Bought, Ransomed, Redeemed, Sanctified, Spirit Filled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pregnant With Purpose / There Shall Be A Performance

    Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Dec 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,193 views

    We all were born with a purpose to fulfil, and that purpose is living and growing insde of you waiting to be birthed.

    “Pregnant with Purpose” “There Shall be a Performance” Luke 1: 39-45 Purpose: The reason for existence, the reason for which something exists or for which it has been done or made. (2) A goal or intended outcome of something. On thing I have learned in my Christian walk with the Lord, is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Lose The Mission For A Tradition!!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Pastors and Churches are not mandated to do marriages and should stop and get back on mission.

    Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing The Monday Blues Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 15, 2025
     | 102 views

    A 7-minute charge to flip your week from drained to driven

    CURING THE MONDAY BLUES A 7-minute charge to flip your week from drained to driven SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT: Call to worship: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) PROLOGUE: What day is Psalm 118.24 referring to specifically? It’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Mottos For Our Military

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,392 views

    Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

    “Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Developing Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 364 views

    Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through consistent devotion, self-control, and commitment to growth.

    DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:11, Matthew 6:6, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Life Worth Imitating Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 284 views

    The Christian life is not only about what we believe but also how we live. God calls every believer to be a living example of Christ on earth—a life that others can observe, learn from, and follow.

    LIVING A LIFE WORTH IMITATING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:6-8, Hebrews 13:7, Matthew 5:16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is not only about what we believe but also how we live. God calls every believer to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Watchmen On The Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Part I Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 609 views

    We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. While many chase platforms, God is calling people back to the prayer closet. You were positioned to stand in the gap.

    Sermon Title: “Watchmen on the Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Text: Isaiah 62:1–12 Opening: Family, Isaiah 62 is not just a prophetic promise—it’s a prophetic assignment. It speaks to the identity of a people, but it also calls out the assignment of a people. This chapter is a commissioning… for ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 533 views

    To permanently overcome spiritual dryness, we must seek continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit, avoid spiritual leakages, engage in spiritual disciplines, stir up our gifts, and return to our first love for God.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 4) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God