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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Unprofitable Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 380 views

    God is not unjust; He never expects from us what He hasn’t first given. However, He expects productivity, faithfulness, and stewardship.

    THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:24-30 Supporting Texts: Luke 17:10, Matthew 7:19, John 15:2, Romans 12:11, Proverbs 18:9 INTRODUCTION: In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus presents a clear contrast between faithful and unfaithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Coz von avatar

    Planet In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,684 views

    You may have shrugged it off when you read about it in the newspaper or heard about it on TV. But it's real, and it fulfills Bible prophecy.

    World leaders know that our planet is in a heap of trouble. For years, analysts, thought leaders, and strategists have been warning, with increasing stridency, about a perfect storm of challenges that threaten our global economy, our global society, and our relative peace. These analysts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Week Prayer For Christian Unity 08

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    Full service for ecumenical service - Praying about unity is a waste of time if we do not work for unity too; we have to be people who value variety & difference in one another.

    Welcome CTW - HP 882 Psalm 133 HP 252 All hail the power of Jesus’ name Prayers of adoration Prayer of thanksgiving Reading 1 Thessalonians 5: 12a, 13b-18 SOF 303 Jesus stand among us Sermon SOF 43 Bind us together SOF 388 May the fragrance of Jesus Intercessions HP 758 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017
     | 6,449 views

    3 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-III—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Your franchise is the business’s franchise! YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Johnathan Bloch avatar

    The Greatest Enemy Of The "Best" Is Not The "Bad" But The "Good"

    Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 18, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,447 views

    prioritizing our values for the service of Christ.

    The greatest enemy of “best” is not “bad”, it’s the “good” Matthew 16:26 – 27 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, crosscommunitychurch.net 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Delays

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Feb 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,561 views

    There are countless verses about the benefits of “waiting on the Lord,” BUT…I’ve found quoting the verses to be a whole lot easier than the actual “waiting on the Lord.” Sometimes it seems like God is running late. What’s the deal? Why is He making us wait? Why is He allowing this delay?

    Talk about Delay / Times of Waiting DMV (Number Ticket) Emergency Waiting Room Allegiant Airlines (Airplane Ticket) Fishing (Fishing Pole) Delays: Some are self inflicted…some are a result of others…some are actually a part of God’s plan. Delays / Times of Waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For A Clean Stall

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

    I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Everything In Time" Ecc Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,597 views

    Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

    “Everything in Time!” Ecclesiastes pt. 4 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up with: Better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "A Glimpse Into The End Time"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

    2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 25,114 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon.

    Psalm 118:1-17 “Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Thursday is Thanksgiving....boy it’s hard to believe how fast time flys! It seems like yesterday that my family and I were spending the Thanksgiving holidays ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

    How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jack Warford avatar

    Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Second Time Around-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    1 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

    THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part I—Jonah 3:1-10 An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, & after eating, the wives left the table & went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, & Albert said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant & it was really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Second Time Around-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    2 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

    THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part II—Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. What can be achieved thru a second chance? 5 reasons God grants extensions to wayward servants are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Fullness Of Time Has Come

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 35,329 views

    How and why Jesus became a son of man

    December 30, 2001 Galatians 4:4-7 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6 Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran