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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Ark Brought Up To Jerusalem.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 13, 2024
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     | 976 views

    All our actions should be regulated by the word of God.

    THE ARK BROUGHT UP TO JERUSALEM. 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 2 Samuel 6:12-19. No sooner had David been anointed king over all Israel, than the Philistines came up against him. David’s instinct back then was to ‘enquire of the LORD’ as to what he should do (cf. 2 Samuel 5:17-19). And David ‘did as the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lighting Up Hell On Earth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,261 views

    Unbelief is the one sin out of which all other sins grow. Unbelief is the one sin that will damn you and send you to hell. Not believing in the Son of God is self-condemnation.

    Think with me about some of the most important conversations you have ever had for a moment, will you? For the married men, what’s your reaction when your wife says, “We need to talk”? Yeah, that’s my reaction, too. More seriously… What are some of the most important conversations you’ve had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
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     | 837 views

    We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

    Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith That Refuses To Give Up

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
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    Faith is not just belief—it is a persistent, humble, bold, and expectant attitude that refuses to give up. The Canaanite woman’s story shows that even when you're not qualified, faith can qualify you.

    FAITH THAT REFUSES TO GIVE UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Luke 18:1–8, James 1:6, Romans 4:20–21 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything seems to be working against us. In those times, our faith is tested—not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Was Love That Picked Me Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 544 views

    This sermon explores the profound love of God, the significance of Christ's sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life as expressed in John 3:16.

    Good morning, dear family of Christ. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day made by God, a day filled with His love, and a day for us to gather together in His name. Today, we are here to contemplate, to reflect, and to find solace in the message of God's word. Our focus today is on one of the most ...read more

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    Clean Me Up, Lord

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2025
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    As we commemorate all Christians who have died and are not yet enjoying the Beatific Vision, we look forward to our own passage from this life and our hope that we can quickly be cleansed and admitted to the divine presence.

    Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 2025 One of the important concepts that our culture has lost over the past hundred years is that of an “intergenerational covenant.” We see it peeking through from time to time in the headlines, most recently in terms of our multi-trillion-dollar national ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Hope Shows Up

    Contributed by Kenneth Booker on Dec 8, 2025
     | 515 views

    My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.”

    WHEN HOPE SHOWS UP – ADVENT SERMON ISAIAH 9:2–7 My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.” Advent is not Christmas itself, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Raising Up Warriors For The Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 1,575 views

    To encourage believers to be strong in their faith by putting on the full Armor of God and utilizing the power of prayer to stand firm against spiritual battles.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the Bible that talks about the Armor of God, the Power of Prayer, and how we are to be raised up as warriors for the Kingdom. This is a message that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It's about ...read more

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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2012
     | 19,774 views

    This is a Father’s Day sermon encouraging men to strive for excellence by fulfilling their needs for respect, for encouragement, and for a relationship with God.

    Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World 6/16/12 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 I can recall a number of years ago I was having a conversation with one of the women in the fellowship hall. She was dressed extra nice that day and had her hair done very well. I said, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Folly Brings Downfall

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,410 views

    Sometimes success hits our head and we rashly do things that are contrary to our character. Anybody listening? We need a pinch of failure, pain and humiliation NOW AND THEN in order to keep us grounded in God and His ways. Agree?

    Opening your treasure to the enemy Isaiah 39:2”Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,534 views

    A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

    THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,157 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cock-A-Doodle-Do Moments, Easter Pt 1

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 23, 2010
     | 2,922 views

    The Moment you mess up is one step away from being restored. www.preaching.co.nr

    Calvary and the Cross were close at hand. Jesus shared the Passover meal with His closest friends and revealed that one among them would be His betrayer. v.22 His disciples, understandably, began to ask who among them would do such a thing to Jesus, v.23 but their conversation quickly turned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Quitters - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 4,296 views

    Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

    I. Introduction In a 2016 research project a study of how long New Year's Resolutions actually last. Here are the results: Only 64 percent last longer than the first month and only 46 percent last longer than six months. Even more discouraging is the statistic that only 14 percent of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Isn't She Lovely....isn't He Strong And Handsome

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015
     | 3,790 views

    A sermon on marriage

    Text: Ephesians 5 : 22 – 33 Theme: Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t he strong and handsome Introduction - [Read and explain the text] - [Speak of concern for marriages] - This morning, we are going to do something that is different, but something that is long overdue - I want all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic