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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Superficial Reconciliation Vs Genuine Restoration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 6 views

    2 Samuel 14 reminds us that peace is not the absence of tension, but the presence of truth and reconciliation.

    SUPERFICIAL RECONCILIATION VS GENUINE RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 14:1-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:23-24, Luke 15:17-24, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 1:18, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 14 reveals a situation where appearance was prioritised over heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jonah's Anger Vs God's Compassion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,990 views

    Help my congregation to understand the power of compassion.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to share in the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the pages of the Bible, specifically focusing on the book of Jonah. Our ...read more

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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Limiting Freedom With Love Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

    Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Religious People Have An Advantage? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    Do religious people have an advantage over non-religious people? Are relgious people more likely than non-religious people to get to heaven? This sermon answers these questions.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 3:1: "What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?" (Romans 3:1) Introduction Every profession has its favorite stories, and the legal profession is no exception. A beginner attorney was defending a man accused of biting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Which Path Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,517 views

    Romans 2:6-11 speaks of two different paths that we travel through life. This sermon examines these two different paths in order to show which path leads to eternal life.

    Scripture A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship now and then. I think every person ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Welcome To Adulthood! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

    Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Question Ever Asked Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    Many people have a wrong understanding of how to get to heaven. This message seeks to answer the question, "What must I do to get saved?"

    Scripture There are many great questions that have been asked in Scripture. But, I would like to suggest that the greatest question ever asked is found in Acts 16:30. It is the question the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas. After there had been a violent earthquake, the jailer thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Once More Through The Wringer

    Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    We can either trust in the Lord to give us the clean, fresh robes of righteousness, or we can put our selves through the wringer, in attempt to create our own self-righteousness and still be clothed in filthy rags.

    ONCE MORE THROUGH THE WRINGER I can still remember a little the old wringer type washing machine that my mother used to have when I was a child. I know, most of you would wonder how anyone could remember that far back. Wasn’t that before the days of radio? No, it wasn’t that far back, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good Works Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,405 views

    Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

    Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

    The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Righteousness By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,917 views

    Paul makes clear there is only one way to righteousness and the promises associated with salvation - Faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ

    Romans 4:13-25 – Righteousness by Faith Who wants to earn a $1,000.00?  If you can jump up and touch the ceiling I will give you $1,000.00 Background to the Book of Romans  Paul wrote this letter to the Church of Rome primarily made up of Jews who had brought the gospel message back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Saving Your Soul

    Contributed by Bob Gomez on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    A fuzzy faith won’t help you on the day of judgement... even demons believe in God and tremble in fear.

    Saving Your Soul Bob Gomez James 2:17-20 The X Movement A free copy of this message on video can be obtained at www.xmovement.net. Introduction: A. Turn with me in your bibles to James, chapter 2. 1. We’re going to look today, at what it means to have real, saving faith. a. This is such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

    THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Religious Legalism

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    This sermon proclaims the good news that salvaion is not something we earn by adhearance to legalistic obedience to the law, but it is freely received by the work of Jesus Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Religious Legalism Colossians 2:11-17 October 14, 2001 Intro: A. Last week, Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY began a series of sermons on the book of Colossians with these words… "Sometimes I look over this audience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Road To Success- James 2:14-26 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,570 views

    Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies: Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life.

    The Road to Success in Life Thesis: Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life. Text: James 2:14-26 NIV: 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational