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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Stir Up The Gift Of God In You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,013 views

    The gifts of God in you are not for decoration—they are tools for kingdom expansion and service to humanity. Just like Timothy, you must take responsibility to stir them up, overcome fear, and walk in the full expression of your calling.

    STIR UP THE GIFT OF GOD IN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Speaking The Truth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012
     | 5,040 views

    Jesus engaged in people's real life questions, issues and challenges. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to engage in caring conversations with others in order to share God's love and grace.

    John 4:37-30, 39-42 “Speaking the Truth INTRODUCTION One of the gifs of the technological revolution is that of communication. We are now able to communicate over greater distances, with more people, in a shorter time, than has ever been possible. • No more five day mail ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

    1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bible, Our Foundation, 2.the God Who Speaks Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,928 views

    God has been shouting to the Planet for centuries, but who listens? Do you listen?

    1. The God Who has revealed Himself. In Nature. Psalm 19. "The heavens declare the glory of God. The firmament shows his handiwork. Day unto day utters speech. Night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language. Their voice is not heard. [Yet] Their sound has gone out through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2012
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     | 6,150 views

    "I'm the kind of friend you can depend on. I'm always around when I need you." That is the kind of friends that most people have, the one who are always putting themselves first!

    Proverbs 17:17-A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    How To Get More Out Of The Church Service

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020
     | 2,642 views

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services.

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services. At the best, the actual time in church could not be over four hours a week, unless you are involved in the ministry of this church. Often people tell me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Speaks To Randall Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 3,384 views

    Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

    GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ear” God's Word

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    “Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

    Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Welcome Demotion

    Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    What happens when God deals what seems like a demotion, but ends up in the promotion of the Kingdom.

    A Welcome Demotion Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton 1. Allow God’s diversions and demotions a. Philip had been in Jerusalem evangelizing with the apostles. They were seeing thousands upon thousands come to Christ each day, and God was doing great miracles among them. They were enjoying the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,572 views

    If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

    Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
     | 5,372 views

    God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

    Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Voices"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,709 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus.

    John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Pew Potatoe Syndrome

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 33,053 views

    A couch-potato is defined as “a person disinclined to activity or exertion” A pew potato is a Christian who comes to church but is disinclined to Christian activity

    INTRODUCTION Every year the folks at Merriam-Webster pour over thousands of publications of all sorts in search of new words or new definitions of old words. And every year they find and include many such words in the latest editions of their dictionaries. In 1982 a new word was added to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does God Have Anything To Say?

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 6, 2007
     | 3,089 views

    A message on Listening and hearing the voice of God.

    DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY? Are We Listening? Illustration: Listening Devices Stethoscope For listening beyond the surface at the vital organs of the human body. Are we trained to listen beyond the clutter of our everyday noise to hear the vital heartbeat of God? John 8:47 47 He who belongs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening The Mighty Warrior Within You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 594 views

    There is a mighty warrior within you waiting to be awakened. God has placed His power inside you, but it is up to you to rise up and walk in that authority.

    AWAKENING THE MIGHTY WARRIOR WITHIN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:12 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:13, 1 John 4:4, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-12 INTRODUCTION Many believers today live far below their God-given potential because they do not recognise the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God