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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Makes You A Terror To Your Adversaries Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026
     | 52 views

    God empowers His children to become a formidable force against every adversary, ensuring that opposition is rendered powerless and that His people walk in victory and authority.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU A TERROR TO YOUR ADVERSARIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:40 Key Verse: “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.” (Psalm 18:40, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 144:1-7; Romans 16:20; Exodus 15:3; Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Depending On The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,331 views

    God, through the Holy Spirit, calls us to take action and do the impossible, trusting that He will provide the necessary resources and power.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into the heart of Acts 13:2, a powerful passage that shouts to us about God's Call to Action, the Power of the Holy Spirit, and Trusting in God's Provision. This verse says: "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart ...read more

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    Wait Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,013 views

    This sermon encourages embracing patience, perseverance, and persistence as spiritual disciplines to deepen our faith and align ourselves with God's will.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to another day of divine discourse, another opportunity to gather under the banner of the Most High, to share in the nourishment of His Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a topic that, I believe, is vital for our spiritual growth and maturity. These are not ...read more

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    Ultimate Submission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 918 views

    Emphasizes the importance of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrendering self-interests to deepen our relationship with God and fulfill our divine calling.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather here with you today, to stand firm on the solid ground of our faith, and to lift our hearts and voices in praise of our heavenly Father. As we stand on the precipice of a new week, we find ourselves drawn once again to the ...read more

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    God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Bear Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 66,464 views

    This misquote is usually spoken out of kindness, but it can cause great confusion and guilt. God WILL sometimes allow you to suffer more than you can bear--but that’s okay, because His grace is sufficient!

    INTRODUCTION The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” is often uttered with a harsh tone of condescension, but not so with the statement, “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.”1 These words are usually spoken out of deep concern and compassion. There is no criticism implied in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't I Just Be Me?

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

    Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Survive Trouble

    Contributed by John White on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    A message of the overarching character of the love and providence of God working in the life of His child in times of trouble.

    HOW CAN WE SURVIVE TROUBLE? "For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isa. 55:8-9) "Although affliction cometh not forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 17, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    A two-part message on what biblical Joy is and how to cultivate it.

    "for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Neh 8:10b ESV) What is Joy? Is it an emotion, feeling, or a state of mind? Is it the result of pursuing happiness? INTRODUCTION We have all experienced joy and want more of it. We have shouted and smiled in delight upon hearing good news ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Crushed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 9,750 views

    The church at Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing The Will Of God

    Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018
     | 6,594 views

    How To Know And Do God's Will

    Can We Know God’s Will? Psalm 143:10 “Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art] my God: thy spirit [is] good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 40:7-8 “Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You’ll Love The Ending Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2017
     | 18,765 views

    A study of the book of Job chapter 42 verses 1 through 17

    Job 42: 1 – 17 You’ll Love The Ending 1 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 2 “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Futility Of Life Without God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,414 views

    Since God wants better for us, we must give Him our best.

    The Futility of Life Without God Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill September 21-22, 2024 Sometimes people ask me if I’d rather officiate at a wedding or a funeral. A wedding celebrates a beginning, a funeral acknowledges an ending. Both are occasions where friends and family gather together to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil - 911

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 224 ratings
     | 44,611 views

    How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 (A message for the week of 911)

    How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 75% of Americans said they felt depressed after the incident of 911, 2001. How are you feeling today? Some events in human history impact us so greatly, that we will forever remember the circumstance surrounding where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But I Just Can't Win Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

    Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene