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    Labor In God's Work Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2017
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    Especially in difficult times, God raises up leaders to keep us on track.

    Thursday of 25th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution St. Luke’s Gospel relies on information that we have from nobody else. For instance, it is fairly certain that he had a “mole” in the palace of the Herods, because we have in the Gospel and Acts stories that could only come from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus' Victory Is Our Victory

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023
     | 3,601 views

    Death is swallowed up in victory. We are always thankful for our salvation. Victory.

    JESUS’ VICTORY IS OUR VICTORY April 9, 2023 – Easter Sunday – 1 CORINTHIANS 15:54-58 INTRO.: Jesus is risen! Risen, indeed! Jesus’ resurrection victory is our victory. Today, every day, we celebrate the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises. Adam and Eve sinned. The Lord God promised a Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    False Security

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,350 views

    No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

    It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Better Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2023
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     | 3,038 views

    The Lord promised that you will end up with abundance, although you started with little.

    There is great joy when we receive restoration; A person with cataracts removed from her eyes exhibits the joy of seeing again. Job 1:1 says Job loved God. He was a prayerful and wealthy man. God blessed him on every side, but he had to fight a great battle (Job 1:13-22). We often wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Help Me Lift Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 24, 2021
     | 13,094 views

    Help bring some dying soul to Christ, will you lift the Lord up?

    Help me lift Jesus By Pastor J.W.T. Spies John 12:32   Intro: I need you all to be praying with me this morning and if you pray with me I promise not to be long. I don’t have a long word this morning but I do have a strong word. John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,590 views

    Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

    On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    And Samson Said Unto The Lad

    Contributed by Grady Henley on May 27, 2025
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    And Samson said unto the lad show me the pillars that hold up the temple

    AND SAMSON SAID UNTO THE LAD, Judges 16:26 The day the temple of Dagon fell and crushed the mighty strong man Samson, closed the book on his life. No longer would he do anymore-great deeds for the Lord. Anything that he was going to do would forever go undone. There is, however, another sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready For Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 5, 2025
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    The parable of the ten virgins is a wake-up call for the Church. Jesus is coming again.

    BE READY FOR CHRIST'S COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Supporting Text: Revelation 22:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 INTRODUCTION: The parable of the ten virgins is a wake-up call for the Church. Jesus is coming again—suddenly, without notice. The question is not “Is He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Their Story, Our Warning

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025
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     | 345 views

    God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

    “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dwelling In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 858 views

    Use earthly resources wisely for God's kingdom and store up treasures in heaven.

    Good morning, church family! So glad to see you all here today. We're diving deep into Luke 16:8 today, to dissect the Parable of the Unrighteous Steward. You might be thinking, "What's up with that? Why are we focusing on a parable about a dishonest manager?" Well, there's more to this story than ...read more

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    Why Doesn't Someone Do Something About The Evil In The World?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2013
     | 6,180 views

    A look at how often we choose our peace and our property over standing up to the evil in the world.

    [Open sermon with "Bubble Creek Canyon" video from BluefishTV.com] OUR PRAYER: We want to be insulated and isolated from the evil in the world. - Matthew 8:28, 32-34. - There are two mentions of violence in this passage. - First, there are two men who are demon-possessed. They are men of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Conquer Habitual Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 310 ratings
     | 17,292 views

    This is part two of the problem solving sermon series of The Fight with the Flesh. Its aim is to offer 4 steps a believer can apply to change his/her mindset of old patterns

    The Fight with the Flesh [Part 2] How To Conquer Habitual Sins Problem Solving Sermon Romans 8:1-17 Introduction In case you missed last week I am concluding a two part message on the Fight with the Flesh. Last week we defined our battle with the flesh as All the habit patterns that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Persevering People Of God

    Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009
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     | 4,146 views

    To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

    Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Lord Say's Hither Then You Go Thither

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006
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     | 7,147 views

    I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit to move positionally into a higher place in God, when we think about the word elevate automatically what comes to mind is that God is lifting up, God is raising up individuals for

    Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, (Come up hither), and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empty Vessels - Revisited Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 31, 2015
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     | 19,962 views

    A message about how we must be empty of things before God can fill us up.

    Note: There are a variety of notes in here from study and research. Some are from Charles Brewington's message on the same topic. Also one other author that I could not find in my notes. Title: Empty Vessels Theme: Showing the importance of being empty for the Lord Text: 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God