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  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Never Abandoned.

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 28, 2015
     | 8,170 views

    God never forsakes us even when we wrong, but how he wish to bless and lead us if we return to him.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A lot of people go through life without enthusiasm, joy, or excitement for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Widow's Mite

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 7, 2024
     | 1,436 views

    This message pertains to Church financial accountability as illustrated by the wrong teaching about sacrificial giving based on the story of the widow's mite.

    The Widow’s Mite Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21; Joshua 13:32-33; Malachi 2:4-9; Mark 12:41-44 Good morning Stranger’s rest! The title of my message this morning is “The Widow’s Mite,” and I will be sharing with you why this story is so important for all of God’s Churches’ financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solomon: The Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 30, 2022
     | 4,674 views

    Solomon was a great success and yet an utter failure. Where did Solomon go wrong? Here we glimpse at the start of his failure.

    Solomon: The Successful Failure 1 Kings 11:1-13 What might have been? It is a case of would’ve, could’ve, should’ve. Like a sports team that had everything going for them. They make a recruiting violation, and they are not eligible for the tournament. They are the best, but they never realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 664 views

    There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

    The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dunn avatar

    He Lifts Me Up

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 129 views

    God’s mercy lifts us from resentment into freedom; forgiveness is not forgetting the wrong—it’s releasing it to the One who heals

    1 — The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. That’s how this message begins—not with triumph but with honesty. Because forgiveness never starts from strength; it starts from brokenness. Maybe you know that kind of breaking. Someone walked away, someone lied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Assumption

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 18, 2025
     | 72 views

    Why did the Pharisees assume that Jesus did something wrong on the Sabbath? Healing was allowed. Do we make assumptions about people?

    Assumption Luke 13:10 – 17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent over double, and could not straighten up at all. 12 When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,047 views

    Every good pastor is concerned about the PHYSICAL and the SPIRITUAL welfare of his people.

    Generally, one of the ways you can tell a LIBERAL CHURCH from a CONSERVATIVE CHURCH is THE APPROACH they take in caring for people. Liberal churches often are only concerned about the PHYSICAL needs of the people. For example: Illus: They will send missionaries abroad to: -Teach lost people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,967 views

    The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

    OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coming King: Living In The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 206 views

    As believers, we live between two worlds: the now and the not-yet. Jesus Christ, the King of kings, has promised He will return, and when He does, everything will be made right.

    The Coming King: Living in the Hope of His Return” Introduction Imagine standing on a hilltop at dawn, watching the first rays of sunlight break over the horizon. The darkness flees, shadows scatter, and the world is bathed in a new light. This is a glimpse, a shadow, of what it will be like when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evidence For God

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,912 views

    Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? How would we discuss this with an atheist?

    Is the evidence of God’s existence visible? An ancient songwriter wrote: “The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 197 views

    The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

    WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living For Maximum Gain

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,086 views

    Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

    200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    In Jesus Name

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    What did Jesus mean when He told the disciples, "You ask anything in My name and I will do it?" While this promise is not to be applied to any request we make to the Lord it is the key to working effectively in His kingdom!

    In Jesus Name John 14:12-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to be a disciple and while entering Jerusalem hear the leader of your group called “The Way” predict His own death was about to occur! They who had “left everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Passion For Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014
     | 9,038 views

    We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

    Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Danger Of Covetousness In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 205 views

    This teaching is a strong reminder that covetousness, especially among God’s servants, is dangerous and destructive. Ministry must never be a cloak for material gain.

    THE DANGER OF COVETOUSNESS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:24; Acts 8:18-23; Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: The healing of Naaman the Syrian was a glorious moment that revealed the power and mercy of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God