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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of The Valleys Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 531 views

    The valleys are not places of abandonment but of encounter. They are part of our spiritual journey where God’s faithfulness is revealed in deeper ways.

    GOD OF THE VALLEYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:23-28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 2:14-15, Joel 3:14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The valleys of life often symbolise low points—moments of pain, discouragement, loss, and uncertainty. While many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,135 views

    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Developing A Faith That Really Works! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    To help you determine the authenticity of your faith, James gives two spiritual litmus tests in James 2:14-26. James gives two very practical and challenging marks of genuine faith.

    Scripture In research done by Darley and Batson at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1973, a group of theology students was told that they were to go across campus to deliver a sermon on the topic of the Good Samaritan. As part of the research, some of these students were told that they were late ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    I’m About To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,898 views

    David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

    At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Made Me Strong And Sets Me Up

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016
     | 6,107 views

    To show that GOD made my feet strong as hind's feet and sets me up securely upon my high places.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is setting me up? The LORD JESUS is setting me up to obtain more grace, spiritual blessing, great favors and heaped gifts. John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Triumphant Faith Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020
     | 9,076 views

    Triumphant faith is the result of going from tested faith – putting faith into action – living by faith – to expressing Joy. Triumphant faith is not instant faith; sometimes it takes a long time, but it always wins in the long run.

    Triumphant: - having won a battle or contest; victorious. Feeling or expressing jubilation after having won a victory or mastered a difficulty. Triumphant faith is a actually a transition from faith to joy, from faith to praise. However Triumphant Faith is different - Triumphant faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Reading The Signs Of The Times?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2019
     | 19,147 views

    This is start of a series on the second coming, I have placed a lesson of the summary of 60 signs of the second coming to prepare for these lessons.

    **READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Philip Martin avatar

    God: Is Israel Still Special To You Today? Series

    Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 12, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,601 views

    Does the nation of Israel have a special place in God's heart, does it play an important part of the end times?

    God: Is Israel still special to you today? Jer. 31:10 1. If you pick up a Bible or a newspaper on any given day, and read it long enough, you can rest assured that you will read something about the Nation of Israel. Contrary to what politicians and pundits may say, Israel, not the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

    Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    Jesus tells Peter to fish in a strange place and strange time. Peter skeptically obeys. Jesus blesses and commissions for more.

    2.6.22 Luke 5:1-11 One time, while the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there along the lakeshore. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Jesus got into one of the boats, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    Oh, Where To Look For Peace, Joy And Love?

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    When you want to find the love of life you have to look in the right place.

    Introduction: A car salesman was sure he could make a big sale to me if he could just get me inside one of their new computerized cars. This model came complete with a computer generated voice that told you everything. The salesman noted the little voice would tell me how much gas was left, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What's The Difference Between Heaven And The New Jerusalem? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,652 views

    This message explores the unique and important place that the New Jerusalem holds in our future as Christians.

    What’s the difference between heaven and the New Jerusalem? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: 1. Are heaven and the New Jerusalem the same thing? - Answer: “No.” - Revelation 21:2 indicates that they are different, since it speaks of the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven. The New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Madden avatar

    Worship Has Gone To The Dogs

    Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    Your worship takes you to a place in God, where all your needs are fulfilled!

    WORSHIP HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. Mt. 15:21-28 I have often wondered how Jesus felt with all the multitudes following Him everywhere. Constantly pressing in on Him. Always pushing to get closer to the Master. If only to… “…touch the hem of His garment…” At times, He even tried to take His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Egypt And The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,924 views

    Idolatry is not simply worshipping an idol. Idolatry is not giving God first place in our hearts.

    December 8, 2002 A. Review 1) Saturday evening—we studied “The Valley of Baca” a) From this study, we’ve learned that in our Christian journey towards the Promised Land we will experience some difficulty. This is the Valley of Baca. Also known as the Valley of Tears. 2) Saturday morning—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Edward Boyce avatar

    A Heavenly Math Lesson

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 13,682 views

    Jesus meets us in the dismal places in our lives and sustains us with the Bread of Life.

    A HEAVENLY MATH LESSON MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE GATHERED TO HEAR JESUS TEACH IN A DESOLATE PLACE. FOR THREE DAYS, HE TAUGHT IN THAT DESOLATE PLACE. BY THE THIRD DAY, THE PEOPLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAKNESS IN THIS DESOLATE PLACE. FOR THREE DAYS, THEY WERE THERE WITHOUT FRESH FOOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed