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  • Pastor Gbenga Shadare avatar

    "Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,298 views

    The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

    When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Every Effort Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,451 views

    Just as those brave rescue workers dashed back into the burning twin towers to try to rescue those in peril we too must be willing to help rescue a brother or sister in Christ who is wandering from the truth/

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things I will never forget about the 9/11 attack was seeing brave firefighters, first responders, and other personnel rushing back into the burning twin towers making every effort to try to save those who were in danger. • From what I understand about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daily Walk Series

    Contributed by Jared Thomas on Feb 2, 2015
     | 11,055 views

    It Challenges teenagers not to try to fit in based on what the world thinks is cool. The 3 main points are to Flee Unrighteousness, Fight the good Fight, and We are Called. It challenges teenagers to live for God even outside of the walls of the Church.

    Daily Walk According to medical authorities, walking is one of the most profitable forms of physical exercise. It stimulates the heart and lungs, strengthens the bones and muscles, increases the blood flow throughout the body, and reportedly contributes to the loss of excess weight. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Want To Be A Pharisee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,737 views

    Jesus despised the Pharisees. But why? These guys were simply trying to please God by honoring His rules. What was it about them that angered God so much and how do we avoid becoming like them?

    About the worst thing you can call somebody in Church is to say they are a “Pharisee”. The Pharisees were THE “bad guys” in scripture and seemed to always be the main group that Jesus singled out as examples of who His followers were NOT to be like. I don’t want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Malachi 2:10

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 6,460 views

    The goal of this message is to address 3 questions concerning the word “treacherously.” What is God trying to illustrate in Malachi 2:10? When did God use “treacherously” to illustrate His meaning?

    INTRODUCTION The word “treacherously” in context of Malachi 2:10, is a complaint God has with Israel concerning “covenant,” violating against each other and mixed marriages. God summons the Jews pertaining to their identity, “Have not we all had one father? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Fasting In A Young Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 17, 2018
     | 3,332 views

    God is a jealous God. He only wants the best for us, and if we try to accept less than that, He makes certain we can’t have it. With God, it’s all or nothing!

    Thursday of 20th Week in Course 2018 St. Rose of Lima The Church is in a trying time, and it is not God who has put us in that trial. It hardly ever is, isn’t it? When we find ourselves assailed by the people or institutions around us, it has usually involved some failing of the people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christmas & The Middle East Crisis

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2018
     | 2,411 views

    The real reason for the Middle-East Crisis: THE DEVIL IS TRYING TO HINDER THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST by stopping God’s elect nation from getting reestablished, stopping their having Jerusalem, stopping the building of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices.

    CHRISTMAS & THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS Gal. 4:21-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a couple of men fishing off the coast of Wales, England in rough weather. One of the fishermen lost his dentures over the side of the boat. 2. His friend, wanting to pull a prank, bet him $100 that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Kind Of Church Do We Want To Be?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2019
     | 4,888 views

    Elijah told the messengers that the king would die because he did not consult God about his injuries and whether it would result in death, instead of trying to consulting a false god! In other words there are consequences to sin!!

    2 King 1:1-Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. 2-Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, and was injured; so he sent messengers and said to them, “Go, inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Another Peace Of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
     | 4,041 views

    There are basically two kinds of religion: the first kind is where you try and earn your way to heaven, the other is knowing that, “I can’t do it. God did in Christ.”

    The Beatitude Summer Sermon Series Take another PEACE of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Matt. 5.8 8/2/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-8 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Of The Martyrs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 24, 2024
     | 676 views

    The Doctrine of Soul is very interesting and needed. We try to understand the creation of the soul, it’s relation to the physical body, and relation to God. We learned about its identity, eternity and everlasting capacity. Read further.

    Text: Revelation 6:9-11 Theme: Cry of the Martyrs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: This month we have dedicated to the Doctrine of Soul, understanding the creation of the soul, relation to the physical body, relation to God. We learned about its ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Christ Crucified — The Heart Of Our Worship

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Mar 21, 2025
     | 295 views

    When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them.

    When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them. He doesn’t appeal to clever arguments or dazzling oratory. Instead, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The God Who Pulls Down Strongholds Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 345 views

    Strongholds are real, but they are never greater than the Almighty God. The enemy may try to erect barriers against your progress, your family, your ministry, or your destiny, but none of them can withstand the power of God.

    THE GOD WHO PULLS DOWN STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10, Psalm 18:2, Judges 6:25-26, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is a battlefield, and every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare whether they realise it or not. Strongholds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pray With Expectancy Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2020
     | 15,612 views

    Prayer that Works takes work, along with persistence, risk, and righteousness before God. In this sermon, we're going to try to close the gap between what we say about prayer and what we practice.

    Good morning. I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to James chapter 5, but also to put a bookmark in 1 Kings chapter 18, because we are going to spend some time there as well. The story is told of the western town that had experienced a hard drought. One of the local churches announced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman With Grasping Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,165 views

    While trying to heal Jairus' daughter, Jesus encountered a woman who believed that the faintest contact with Jesus would result in her healing. Jesus' blue fringe brought her the fringe benefits of salvation!

    THE OUTCOME OF GRASPING FAITH Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obey Your Thirst

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,214 views

    Many people do obey their thirst. They drink up what everyone around them calls love, they pursue what their neighbors call happiness, and they try to find meaning and significance as defined by Dr. Phil, Oprah and MTV.

    By Rev. Timothy Porter INTRIDUCTION: A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational