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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Makes The Last First Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 144 views

    God has the power to reverse situations, elevate the overlooked, and promote those considered last.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES THE LAST FIRST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.– Mark 10:31 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents situations where the humble, the overlooked, or the last in line feel forgotten or undervalued. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Short Arms And Deep Pockets Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,395 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 6: 22 - 40

    THE FIELD IS THE WORLD Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43 The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When The Lord Comes Down Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 428 views

    When the Lord comes down, things cannot remain the same. His descent signifies divine interest, intervention, and empowerment.

    WHEN THE LORD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 64:1-3, Psalm 18:6-17, John 1:14, Luke 7:12-15, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in history and in our lives when God does not just speak from heaven—He comes down. When the Lord comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Four Results Of Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 325 ratings
     | 181,146 views

    FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD ARE:THEY WILL HAVE INWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE UPWARD STRENGTH,THEY WILL HAVE OUTWARD STRENGTH AND THEY WILL HAVE ONWARD STRENGTH.

    FOUR RESULTS OF WAITING ON THE LORD 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, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). JOKE-A little boy was fishing but was catching nothing. A man came by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    Seen And Unseen Sin And Good Works

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022
     | 1,788 views

    Some sins are seen by all, others are able to hid their sins all their life. Some good works are seen by all, others are private and only seen by God.

    The Seen and Unseen (1 Tim. 5:24-25) Intro: A. I am sure most of us have seen headline news where a spiritual leader is caught in some type of scandal. Their picture is plastered all over the front cover of the newspaper or brought up one radio or TV news. As Christians we hurt when our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Convenience Or Conviction?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.”

    Today I am going to start with a question. It is a question that will make us do some soul searching. I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eulogy: A Virtuous Woman

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 36,283 views

    After much sorrow, painful meditations and many prayers, I undertake an unpleasant task: a eulogy on the death of a virtuous woman.

    ........................................................................................................... Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Look, But God's Looking At You!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    God sees us for who we really are!

    1 Samuel 16:7-But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Guy Henry tells this story…This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Look For In People? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,464 views

    challenge our perspective of people

    What do we look for and what do we see in people? Text: Mt. 11:1-9 Intro: 1. Consider some of the statistics about attractive people 2. Jesus asks a good question in Mt. 11:7 What did you go out to see? I. JESUS AND JOHN Mt. 11 A. John the Baptizer was in prison and sent disciples to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Awesome Vs. Foolish Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    Faith can appear to look foolish, and foolishness can appear to look like faith. It is what God has to say about the situation that determines if it is faith or foolish. So, I better be listening to God.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Hebrews, in the chapter that people refer to as the heroes of faith chapter, there is an interesting verse, if you take the time to sit down and dwell upon it. It is verse 29 and it says: Hebrews 11:29 (NKJV) 29 By faith they (referring to the Israelites) passed through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wrong About Judgement

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 702 views

    Christ is the Righteous Judge of all mankind. Ultimately, we shall appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ, or we must appear before the Great White Throne. It is Christ Who will judge in either case.

    “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” Serious questions concerning the administration of justice have been raised by rulings and charges brought against people in Canada and the United States. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Does Jesus Know You?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication approaching this scripture from a different angle.

    DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication. * * * * * Good Morning. I was given this passage this past week and believe it timely by the LORD to bring before each one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 15, 2016
     | 5,216 views

    God looked at Saul and got right to the heart of the matter.

    The last time we were together, I told the story of Ruth and Boaz. We learned of how Boaz was her redeemer and mirrored what Jesus would do for us one day. The nation of Israel had taken possession of the land promised to them but they disobeyed God by not driving out all the nations that were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • John Gaston avatar

    4 Things God Knows About You That You Don’t Know

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    There are many things we don't know about ourselves; how many hairs are on our heads, days we will live; where we’ll be 20 years from now. God knows our POTENTIAL, our HEARTS, FUTURE, & LIMITS.

    4 THINGS GOD KNOWS ABOUT YOU THAT YOU DON’T KNOW Ps. 139:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A lady called in a prayer request, “My husband got stung by a bee on the forehead. He’s in the ER now. His face is all swollen and bruised and he almost died.” 2. She continued, “Luckily I was close ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Nolte avatar

    God Has 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    There are all kinds of eye problems, but God has none of them!

    “God’s 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David P. Nolte There are many eye ailments: astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, far or near sightedness, detached retina, lazy-eye, blurred vision, double vision, dyslexia, floaters, color blindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ