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  • Ezekiel Ette avatar

    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
     | 2,846 views

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 105 views

    Are you on the right path now?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Purpose In Good And Bad

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,176 views

    God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 7 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    An encouragement to live according to your calling.Living as an athlete focusing your eyes on Jesus and not other’s peoples tracks.Being different and original as you are created by God.Not being a copycat,fake .Being incomparable & effectively unique.

    “And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41 Be incomparable! All things are different. We may see similarities but they are different. The fingerprints on your fingers are not comparable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When The Enemy Is Threatened Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the Series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning December 28, 2008 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#1] WHEN THE ENEMY IS THREATENED Exodus 1:1-22 Introduction: We are going to begin on this Sunday before the New Year, a series entitled “Moving With God”. As we travel through life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
     | 4,267 views

    Finding God's choice of right paths

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 355 views

    God is not glorified when we are stagnant, barren, or unproductive. He desires that we bear fruit and that our fruit remains.

    GOD OF FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:28 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 7:13-14, John 15:1-8, Psalm 92:12-14, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 54:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fruitfulness is the express will and desire of God for His children. From the dawn of creation, God’s command to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    They Wanted Wine

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,385 views

    Many People have lost the wine anointing of the Holy Spirit, Unfortunately there is often a long time between the time we lose something and the time we begin to miss it, and then eventually wish for it back again.

    John 2:3 3And (when they wanted wine), the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. notice: Jesus was there, his disciples were there ( but still there was no wine) it is possible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be ministered to. I.e. to say ( not take him in or receive him.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Filled Mother

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 8, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    Good is no longer good enough. Okay is no longer acceptable. It’s time to experience God’s possibilities. It’s time to experience God’s blessings. It’s time to walk in faith.

    Tell the story from the mother’s perspective. Can you say all things are possible with God? Tell your neighbor, “Don’t judge me now, because God’s ain’t finished with me yet”. Tell your neighbor, “You need to be confident”. Now quote Phil. 1:6 with me. Alice and I visited a church this week. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Fasting

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,324 views

    the point of life and living is to be a blessing to someone else. As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ, and the way we do that is by acting for the betterment of humankind, one person at a time, one instant at a time, one opportunity at a time.

    Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-8 2319 words 02/27/05 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Help Me Out Of This Valley

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,645 views

    Bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times, from this message we learn what the bible teaches us about bad times, and how we can face them.

    Help Me out of this Valley! Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: Have you ever noticed how it seems that bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times do? We have a saying I am sure you all have heard, “Time flies when you are having fun”. And I know from personal experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    On Your Mark

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 4,694 views

    On your mark. The race starter, Jesus himself is trying to get our attention. The race is about to start. It is time to get up to the line. It is time to get into the starting blocks. It is time for the race. On your mark….

    Former major league baseball catcher and TV personality, Joe Garagiola, tells about a time when St. Louis Cardinal’s great and hall of famer, Stan Musial came to the plate in a critical game. At the time Musial was a super hitter and was at the peak of his career. As such, opposing pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023
     | 5,514 views

    Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

    I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Plan To Fail?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    Follow these 11 steps and failure is guaranteed.

    Here is a Plan to fail or Fail to Plan and Fail anyway? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today the terrible enemies that we face. Our enemy is out to steal, kill, and/or destroy every church, family and individual he can. Our enemy is not "alive and well," he has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Next Best Thing Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 1 Ephesians 5 Just recently as I flipped through the channels one night during a particularly fruitless ballgame in which my Braves were being trounced, I came across a peculiar show. It must be new for summer but it was called The Next Best ...read more

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