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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus Meets His Mother Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022
     | 1,674 views

    Jesus willingly trudges forward, driven by His total commitment to do the Father’s will. And His Mother suffers with Him.

    Jesus Meets His Mother Mary (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 29, 2017
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     | 22,965 views

    The eyes are very essential in our walk with God. If your eyes see according to God's leading, you will always move forward

    WHAT DO YOU SEE? MAIN TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 “Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God) the people perish, but he who keeps the law (of God which includes that of man), blessed (happy, fortunate and enviable) is he”. HABAKKUK 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment: An Effective Tool In Leadership

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 26, 2017
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     | 26,680 views

    Commitment is taking that first step forward and then pushing through the obstacles and stretching our limits to make our passion and vision a reality.

    COMMITMENT: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN LEADERSHIP Study Text: Acts 20: 17 - 24 Introduction: - Paul demonstrates for us that commitment is a key ingredient in successful Christian leadership. He was very sharply focused, was driven by a clear sense of purpose, both in life and ministry, pursued his goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Powerful Name; His Awesome Promise

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2023
     | 827 views

    We look forward at the end of our lives to participating in a New Creation, the very Kingdom of God and of His Christ, the Kingdom of Heaven.

    Saturday of the 22nd Week in Course 2023 The overall impression one can get from this very brief Gospel from Luke is that the Pharisees have nothing better to do on the Sabbath than find fault with how other Jews keep Shabbat. In this case, it was not a violation of Torah to eat the grain on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nob Lessons

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
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    God meets fugitives in forgotten places, offering bread, restored courage, forgiven regret, and a remnant of hope that carries destiny forward.

    David is exhausted. Not the kind of tired a nap can fix. He is tired in his bones, in his courage, in his faith. The applause that once filled the air has been replaced by the sound of Saul sharpening a spear. David had been the future king in the palace yesterday. Today he is a fugitive hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Crossing Over To A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 542 views

    God is calling His people to move forward in faith, leaving the past behind and stepping into a divinely prepared future of increase and fulfillment.

    CROSSING OVER TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 30:19; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 14, 2026
     | 231 views

    This message reveals how believers can overcome discouragement by renewing their strength in God and pressing forward with hope, faith, and divine empowerment.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” - Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deliverance From The Spirit Of Backwardness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 2,954 views

    There is a divine expectation for every child of God to move forward, make progress, and fulfil destiny. Stagnation and backwardness are contrary to the plan of God.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF BACKWARDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 – “The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.’” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, Exodus 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Mercy Today PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,921 views

    This sermon explores God's mercy in times of despair, its depth and renewing nature, and how it propels us forward in faith and hope.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and hope. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are high, and we are ready to receive from the bountiful banquet of God's word. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Solitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,744 views

    1) The Straining from a lack of Solitude (1 Kings 19:1-4), 2) The Strengthening from Solitude (1 Kings 19:5-8), 3) The Searching from Solitude (1 Kings 19:9-14), &, 4) The Sending from Solitude (1 Kings 19:15-18)

    With the conclusion of the Olympics and Paralympics, one of the most trying adjustments that athletes and spectators alike claim is an emptiness after the games. With such preparation and excitement, it really means a change of gears for people. Likewise, the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,757 views

    It seems like every morning wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, fires...even the threat of other countries attacking us. Remember this, In unsettling times, we find our peace in the presence of the Lord.

    Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear. Philippians 4:5-7TPT We live in a fallen world that keeps us fearfully treading from one crisis to the next. It seems like every morning we wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Firm In The Lord Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,811 views

    In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

    Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages Dismiss Grove KIDZ PAUL - 2000 years ago, shortly before he would be executed, (beheaded by the Romans) wrote these words to Timothy… NOW – many of us read them on Friday of this past week in our FCFH reading. BTW – a new one kicks off tomorrow… I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fear Of Losing Out

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

    Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
     | 3,891 views

    In my walk with Jesus “good enough” is never good enough

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 16, 2025
     | 736 views

    While Jesus announces for the first time to his disciples his call to the cross, He calls us to confess who he is and calls us to live a crucified life.

    I would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist