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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Laws Of Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    We’re going to look at “The Laws of Revival” that God established for all time. This Law assures us that God is always ready to send revival; He’s just waiting for us to fulfill the requirements.

    THE LAWS OF REVIVAL 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby, a newspaper columnist, once printed the story of a man who went to a psychiatrist complaining that he was always hearing radio broadcasts. 2. Thinking to humor him, the psychiatrist asked him what he was hearing right then. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are Witnesses Second Sunday Of Easter, Year C

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 24, 2022
     | 1,635 views

    Easter is unsettling. That’s our thesis for this series. No, wait, that’s a given. That’s a foundational statement. The thesis is because Easter is unsettling for the world, we need to be witnesses to the Easter event.

    We Are Witnesses SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C Acts 5:27-32 5:27 When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, 5:28 saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be A Visionary

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,492 views

    The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

    We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,545 views

    The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

    IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Pains Are Worth It

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2024
     | 1,119 views

    Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.

    10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed By Truth: "be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 860 views

    Matthew 1:18-25 teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Joseph waited for God's guidance even when things got confusing.

    Transformed by Truth: "Be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT) Introduction Today, we are going to delve into a story from the Gospel of Matthew that teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Our focus will be on how Joseph reacted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,216 views

    They were separated from all that was familiar. They had lived in Egypt for 400 years. They were separated from their leader. Moses had been gone a month. They were unwilling to wait, so they returned to what was familiar.

    Faith in the Wilderness The Golden Calf March 29, 2020 Exodus 32:1-8 NIV When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

    Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,131 views

    Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

    This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Confuses Us

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2025
     | 116 views

    When God’s plans confuse us, as they did John the Baptist, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom begins with mercy before judgment—and blessed is the one who trusts Him even in the waiting.

    Good MORNING. Advent, Christmas and the New Year invite us to look at expectations, not only expectations for our own lives, but also the expectations we can make about God. Our Gospel lesson from Matthew shows us how even the best of us, someone like John the Baptist, can make assumptions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    No One Knows Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 993 views

    We don't know when Jesus will come back, so we need to stay alert and ready. We should live confidently and share the gospel with others while we wait for His return.

    What's your favorite mystery movie or book? (Spend a few minutes going around the room and calling on students who have a movie or book and ask them why they like it so much. If you have time, talk about your favorite mystery movie and why you love it.) Let's talk about a real-life mystery. This ...read more

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    Instantly Answered Prayers..

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,717 views

    We live in a world where “instant gratification” is the order of the day.

    We live in a world where “ instant gratification” is the order of the day. We eat fast food , we want lightning speed internet and emojis have replaced letters or long text messages. We also desire the same thing with our prayers. We want immediate answers to our prayers. Now, whilst this is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Fifth Seal: Prayers For Vengeance

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 562 views

    In Revelation 6:9-11, the cries of the martyrs remind us that God sees every injustice. Their plea for vengeance isn’t about revenge—it’s about God’s righteous judgment and His perfect timing.

    The Fifth Seal: Prayers for Vengeance Revelation 6:9-11 Introduction The book of Revelation unveils the mysteries of God’s divine plan for the end times. Each seal that the Lamb opens reveals a part of this divine unfolding. When we reach the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11, we encounter a scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Flesh Vs Spirit

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,919 views

    Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,228 views

    The church from its inception included women. Nothing was more natural than women being numbered among the 120 who waited in the Upper Room for the power that was promised to them by Jesus before He ascended to heaven. This would empower them to be witnes

    Women in Christian Leadership Deborah Judges 4:4-5 - Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. Deborah was a prophetess and judged Israel for forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    This sermon deals with the Rapture of the church. It briefly describes the various Rapture Theories, along with going into further detail on the Pre-Tribulation Theory. But the most important element is not the theory, but whether or not we're ready.

    The Book of Revelation The Rapture of the Church Revelation 4:1 The concept of the Rapture has captivated the minds and heart of the church like few doctrines have, mainly because most people believe that we are in the last of the last days, and we don’t see our world lasting much longer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare