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  • AKINSANYA ADUBI avatar

    Stay Awake To Stay Alive

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,091 views

    It is vey good to pray in the night, either alone or with other believers or with members of the church. There are many benefits of praying all night long.

    STAY AWAKE TO STAY ALIVE Luke 6:6-16”1Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Opens Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 176 views

    The God who opens closed doors is not limited by time, space, systems, or enemies. His authority supersedes that of men and principalities. When He opens a door, it stays open.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS CLOSED DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, Psalm 24:7-10, Acts 12:10, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Matthew 7:7 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when opportunities, breakthroughs, and divine visitations are hindered by closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All Saints' Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,917 views

    A short talk given at an all-Saints' Memorial Day service, giving thanks to God for loved ones who have died. In short, God knows us, God stays close to us, and God made us.

    In 2008 I spent seven months in bed suffering from severe debilitating pain in my neck. My neck muscles were twisting my head in 3 directions. My right ear was almost resting on my shoulder. In many ways it was a horrible time. It tested my faith. The result was a deeper trust in the God who knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stay Awake, Stay Strong SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,563 views

    The Christian life is a journey, a race, but most importantly, it is a battle. The warfare is real and can be exhausting, but we must not fall asleep. A sleeping believer is a powerless believer and poses no threat to the devil.

    Introduction: The Christian life is a journey, a race, and a battle. We must not forget that we are in a spiritual warfare and that we cannot afford to sleep. A sleeping believer is powerless and poses no threat to the devil. 1 Thessalonians 5:5-9 (NIV): "You are all children of the light and ...read more

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,393 views

    We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

    “Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Goodwill Toward Us

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,846 views

    God’s goodwill to us is not because of our worthiness or beauty, but because we belong to Jesus Christ. Stay close to Jesus & you will know the constant goodwill of God: the grace & peace from God the Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro Q. Are you familiar with the word “capricious” - The Greek gods in the days of the Ephesian Church were known to be capricious - Dictionary definition = “subject to sudden changes in behaviour, mood or opinion, often for no good reason”. - You never knew where you stood ---------------- - In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay At Your Post

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 3, 2022
     | 5,783 views

    STAY AT YOUR POST: Someone needs to hear this today, don’t budge, stay firm in the position God has given you, are you listening?

    Galatians 1:1” Paul an apostle not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father.” 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is Danger In Staying The Same...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014
     | 7,663 views

    We can face many hidden dangers, on is the DANGER OF STAYING THE SAME. We need to make on the course adjustments daily as we stay focused on eternal issues. Change is essential.

    FACING THE STRONG MAN OF STAYING THE SAME... CAN GOD CHANGE A MAN? ARISE MY LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Close To The Enemy's Fire

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 24, 2024
     | 760 views

    While Jesus is on trial, Peter is warming himself at the enemy's fire

    Close to the Enemy’s Fire Mark 14:53-64 Good morning. Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:27, Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? NKJV According to bibleref.com, “This passage of Proverbs warns of the dangers associated with adultery. This statement is echoed by a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,079 views

    How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Keep Awake"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    Before the day of The Lord appears there will be many disturbances so keep awake, be ready.

    “Keep Awake” 1. The text comes from a response after the disciples Peter, James, John, and Andrew After learning that the temple will be destroyed, they ask, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" (vv. 2-4). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Winner's Code Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,097 views

    People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code.

    Introduction A. People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code. What does it take to be a champion? B. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Stay Connected Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,746 views

    Jesus is the Vine, stay connected

    Get Connected, Stay Connected Intro - I am Vacuuming and the cord gets stretched until it comes unplugged - what happened? Show Video clip of John 15 (2:35) "Our heart, reason, history, and the work of Christ convince us that without Him we cannot achieve our goal, that without Him we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay In The Zone

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 12, 2015
     | 10,387 views

    Standing firm in God. Living in the presence of God.

    Scripture Psalm 15 - “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your Holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; (3) He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

    I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist