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  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,993 views

    Without question…we are all called to be good-stewards of the time God has given us. BUT…we’re called to be more than managers of our time. We are specifically called to REDEEM the time.

    I’d like you to imagine with me…that your bank account has just been credited with $1440. And let’s imagine that this happens every single day. No balance is allowed to be carried over from one day to the next. The entire balance is deleted each evening. What would you do? Hopefully…you’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021
     | 6,707 views

    So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

    DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    These Bricks Won't Break Me

    Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,700 views

    The test of life can be burdensome, but thru it all we must not allow troubles to break our faith!

    These bricks won’t break me! Exodus 5 :1 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. 2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What If You Could Choose Your Own God?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 21, 2021
     | 3,451 views

    Theme: This sermon deals with how would you go about creating your own God if you didn’t want the one found in the Scriptures.

    What if You Could Choose Your Own God? Exodus 32:1-8 Romans 1:21-25 Theme: This sermon deals with how would you go about creating your own God if you didn’t want the one found in the Scriptures. How many of you have ever created something from scratch? It could have been a cake, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Six Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 134 views

    Faith that Pleases God.

    INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). a. The question … “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 2,078 views

    Spiritual dryness is a state where a believer feels distant from God, experiences a lack of passion for prayer, worship, and Bible study, and struggles with a sense of emptiness in their faith journey.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS. (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1 "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025
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     | 387 views

    To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

    Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When God Takes You The Long Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 286 views

    The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

    WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 782 views

    He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

    PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mind Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,391 views

    Understand and emulate the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, recognizing the power of His exalted name, and cultivating His mindset in our relationships and actions.

    Good morning, church family! We're diving deep into God's Word today, straight into Philippians 2:5-11. We're going to be exploring the mind of Christ, the humility of obedience, and the exalting of Jesus' name. A.W. Tozer once said, "The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his ...read more

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,785 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Walton avatar

    Spiritual Apathy To Spiritual Awakening! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Walton on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,481 views

    It emphasizes how God points out the apathetic attributes of Israel.

    Haggai: Lesson One § Student Handout Subject: Spiritual Apathy to Spiritual Awakening! ESTABLISH Study 1. The Relevance of Haggai’s Message for the Church today. A.Directed to God’s people some 2,500 years ago B.Haggai is one of the Post-Exilic prophets of the Restoration, the other two being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Full Christian Life

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,295 views

    In order to be right with God, we must be right with our brethren. In order to be right with our brethren, we must be right with God. Therefore, we need to love one another.

    Intro: 1. “I am somebody” (1 Cor 1 - God made nobodies sombodies) 2. That is the thought for our text (Mt 5:3, 10) a. Jesus went up on the mountain b. Expounds on the torah for the kingdom 3. Exod 21-23 - Just like the covenant code, relationships are prominent 4. Jesus explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You See This Woman

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Many religious people see others as "High Maintenance" and not see their potential.

    Do you see this woman? Luke 7:36-50 Illustration: Grace Llewelyn Smith tombstone, no date of death or a date of birth just the names of her two husbands and this epitaph. “Sleeps but rests not, Loved but was not loved, tried to please but pleased not, died as she lived—alone.” Long nights, empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    A lot happens when Jesus is in the house.

    April 25, 1999 “Healing words” or “How do you know when Jesus is in the house?” Mark 2:1-12 1. When Jesus is in the house, people come to fill the house (Mark 2:2a) - a full house does not necessarily mean that Jesus is there - people are drawn to excitement, action; they want to be where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist