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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 3, 2025
     | 454 views

    A call to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude that honours God, strengthens faith, and attracts continuous blessings.

    A GRATEFUL HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 736 views

    This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual struggles and worldly temptations.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His Holy Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive the divine message He has ...read more

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    It's Too Soon To Quit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 822 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and trust in God's promises, despite life's trials, drawing strength from the Word of God.

    Good morning, beloved. I stand before you today with a heart full of hope and a message brimming with encouragement. We gather in this sacred space, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. In the midst of our everyday trials and ...read more

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    Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,023 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 11,947 views

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you kno

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressure Cooker

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,204 views

    Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life.

    Pressure Cooker Thesis: Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life. Video Illustration: From Back stage Patty- She talks about how she is under tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving As Jesus Loved

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,682 views

    "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

    Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

    A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures Instead Of Human Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,806 views

    "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!" A book about how to overcome feelings of fear and anger would be incomplete without a description of Paul’s teachings on love in I Corinthians 13. Perfect love is able to cast away f

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Original Prodigal Sons Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,331 views

    A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33

    Isaiah 30: 1 -33 The Original Prodigal Sons 1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Persevering Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,628 views

    Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

    Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,237 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian's Panic Room

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,363 views

    When you are faced with trials and troubles, know that there is a place to run...to your Prayer Closet! That is where you can find refuge in God, and He will keep you. This also helps us to possess an eternal perspective on things.

    STAND & READ - Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!" "The Christian?s PANIC Room!" PRAYER... Recently there has been a movie released by Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Focused Fatherhood

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,474 views

    This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

    Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal