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  • Michael Blitz avatar

    When God Turns On The Light

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025
     | 97 views

    Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

    When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 5,408 views

    Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

    Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Oscar avatar

    Snatched Away Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 12, 2023
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     | 2,438 views

    A sermon showing biblical examples of people raptured in the Old Testament, the reasons for the rapture, and who will be qualified to participate in the end times rapture.

    Snatched Away End Times Series- War in Israel CCCAG November 12th, 2023 Scripture- 1 Thess 4:13-18 Intro: Over the last several weeks we have been going over what the bible has to say about the times we are living in reference to what is going on in Israel. If you have missed any of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Withering Away

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    While some people may appear beautiful, like the fig tree, there are little or no fruits of righteousness in their lives. Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered away. Can we expect any less of we don't serve the Lord. On the other hand, there is not

    Withering Away By Pastor James May The time for Jesus to pay the price for the sin of man was fast approaching. He had entered the City Gates of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey and was met by cheering crowds and the waving of palm branches. He received the welcome of a conquering king; someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Oluwadamilola Daramola avatar

    It Is Your Turn To Celebrate

    Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
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    It is your season of celebration, No matter the power behind your unfruitfulness just believe it that God has given unto our Lord Jesus all power in heaven and on earth therefore the peg that is fastened in the secure place in your life shall be removed a

    IT IS YOUR TURN TO CELEBRATE Genesis 1: 28, Exodus 23; 26, Deut. 7: 14. I blessed the name of the Lord for this opportunity to send this message across to you because you are about to move to the next level. No matter the situation you are passing through now, God is about to do a new thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Turning Points"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2013
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    God uses the shepherd’s staff here for a very simple reason. Moses was holding one in his hand. He says to Moses what’s that in your hand? What do you have that God can use?

    “Turning Points” Exodus 4:1-17 I will start with a question this morning…..why is that we think that when it comes to things that God wants us to do in the church for Him that we are suddenly full of excuses…excuses that would never work somewhere else. People quit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,795 views

    Moses, Pt. 10

    TURN A SINNER FROM THE ERROR OF HIS WAY (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Moses, Pt. 10 of 15

    BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the classic words of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Their Reputation In Every Place Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2018
     | 5,453 views

    Their “works of faith and labor of love” expressed itself in their sharing of the Gospel with others. They were both “receivers” (the Word came to them) and “transmitters” (the Word went out from them.

    5/14/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 4: Their Reputation in Every Place (1 Th 1:8-10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (NIV) 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Nothing Can Take It Away Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,865 views

    God would no more take away our salvation that He would take away the shed blood of His Son. The stain of sin is forever washed away by the blood of the Savior.

    Nothing Can Take It Away Griffith Baptist Church – 8/24/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:35-39 Key verse: Romans 8:37 - Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. The Introduction Here we have the finishing touch of Romans 8. This is the icing on the cake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When Justice Turns To Violence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,564 views

    This is the 19th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#19] WHEN JUSTICE TURNS TO VIOLENCE Judges 20:1-48 Introduction: Our text is an example of a time when you are trying to do what is right; but it turns into chaos and violence. This chapter shows us a sad part of Israel’s history, teaching us that even when we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God's Open Invitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 320 views

    Isaiah 55 is a powerful invitation from God to humanity, calling people to receive His grace, experience spiritual satisfaction, and turn away from sin.

    GOD'S OPEN INVITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:1-9 (KJV) "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    God Turns In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 13, 2024
     | 1,107 views

    God still works in the society. He is the almighty God. He turns curses into blessings. He turned disaster into a prosperity and he turns the emptiness into full. He is powerful, intervenes on daily basis.

    Text: Nehemiah 13:1-22 Theme: “God Turns and Returns”   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. This is one of the saddest chapters in the Bible, for it relates Israel’s prompt rebellion against God’s law. The sudden and almost unbelievable totality of the people’s rejection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Turning Hearts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2018
     | 2,050 views

    What we need in this world is reconciliation of God and man, and of man to man.

    Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Look closely at the words of the Lord’s Prayer and you will see, as the Church Fathers taught, the whole of the Gospel summarized in these petitions. Think of all the problems we face in our world today, and all that we have faced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic