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  • John Gaston avatar

    Digging Ditches

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,175 views

    By presumption, 3 Kings left God out, then had to backtrack to God for help. God's message: you can't fight spiritual warfare until you have repented of sin, indifference, disobedience, selfishness, and neglect. Then the anointing will flow!

    DIGGING DITCHES 2 Kings 3:5-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Why Is My Life A Parable? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
     | 5,847 views

    to hear with ears that really hear, to prepare our “soil” for the seed of God’s Word

    The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that we know this story so well, we can close our ears to what the Lord wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Chrisian Hope Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    our Christian hope is grounded in the faithfulness of God to his promises

    The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew 221-14. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Four Soils

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,016 views

    This message compares the soil types of the ground with the soil types of the heart.

    Message: “Four Soils” Text: He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand” (Luke 8:10). What is a parable? The American Heritage Dictionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    End Time Confusion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    When you are not well grounded, you are easily tossed to and fro.

    End Time Confusion (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4) 1. Ever since the days of the early Church, there have been False Teachings about the Coming of the Lord. Let me list just a few Deceptions. • In A.D.135, a man named Montanus proclaimed that the New Jerusalem would soon descend from heaven to earth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifth Sunday Of Lent Year B; Grain Of Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,312 views

    We need the ground for all those negatives things to die.

    And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 He draws us, not forces us. Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Song of Songs 1:3, “Draw me after you.” He draws us by his suffering for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ears To Hear Part One Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 1, 2018
     | 6,135 views

    Part one of a two part series on Luke 8

    Grace to Hear Text: Luke 8:4- 10 It’s good to be back with you all this morning… I had sort of a working vacation over the last two weeks. As you all know, we moved Leslie into her dorm at JBU… and I’ve just got to tell you, that was a hard thing for me to do. When you invest 18 years into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,304 views

    Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

    Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm Pressing On

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,802 views

    A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

    I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Mighty Men And Their Pea Patch

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2015
     | 7,739 views

    David's last words are powerful as he teaches the lesson of the lentil field. It is time to take your stand and be counted faithful to the little field before us. You can make a difference when others chose to run.

    I WILL STAND FAITHFUL IN MY PEA PATCH! PAY ATTENTION TO THE LAST WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I buy a bag of LENTILS at the local grocery store. I discuss value, price, worth --- Lentils are in the pea, split pea family of plants...) Psalm 68:1 (KJV) Let God arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Unmovable In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 435 views

    The strength of a building is revealed during the storm. In the same way, the depth of a believer’s faith is tested during turbulent seasons.

    UNMOVABLE IN THE STORMS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:24-27, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:1-3, Job 14:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Life is not without its storms. Every believer will face seasons of trials, difficulties, and fierce opposition. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Settlement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025
     | 354 views

    Spiritual settlement is God’s promise of rest, stability, and fulfilment after a season of waiting, suffering, or warfare.

    SPIRITUAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Key Verse: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025
     | 3,729 views

    To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

    ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Thoughts On Building Temples

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

    HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan