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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Grace Is Working For Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 791 views

    The grace of God is more than just a concept—it is a divine force actively working in the lives of believers. It saves, empowers, provides, and sustains us.

    GRACE IS WORKING FOR ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The Branch Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,799 views

    This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

    Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: The Rock Of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,090 views

    The foundational truth of God as our Rock of salvation, urging believers to anchor their faith in Him and proclaim His praise to the world. The application and call to action encourage a life marked by steadfast devotion and evangelistic zeal.

    Transformed by Truth: The Rock of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful imagery of God as our rock and salvation, drawing insights from 2 Samuel 22:47. This verse encapsulates the profound truth that our God is worthy of praise and adoration, and through Him, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Firey Furnace Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,672 views

    The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

    Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demonstrate The Reality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ At The Center Of Our Relationships PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 137 views

    The sermon calls us to embody Christ’s selfless love in everyday actions, making His love visible through unity, humility, forgiveness, and patient care for one another.

    Good morning, dear friends. If your week felt hurried and your heart feels thin, you’re in the right place. Take a breath. Set your shoulders down. Imagine the Savior kneeling with a towel at His waist, looking into the eyes of people who would soon scatter, and speaking a command as tender as it ...read more

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  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Prerequisite Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    In our Scripture for today we can easily conclude that love is not an emotion as much as it is an emulation of the One who first loved us. Love is more than a longing -- it is an action.

    The Prerequisite Of Love 1 John 4:7-12 I first heard the report on the radio as I was driving to work this week - Jane Fonda had given her life to Christ. The woman who has recently gone through a divorce to Ted Turner, sold more exercise videos than Bill Gates has sold Windows, and who has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Serious About Sin Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
     | 10,331 views

    Sermon 17 of the series. In Chapter 9, Ezra discovered that the people, all the way up to the leadership, had committed the sin of mingling with the nations around them, mimicking their actions, and marrying their daughters.

    The Book of Ezra Study #17 (Ezra 10:1-8) Getting Serious About Sin REVIEW: • In Chapter 9, Ezra discovered that the people, all the way up to the leadership, had committed the sin of mingling with the nations around them, mimicking their actions, and marrying their daughters. • His actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Shine

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    When we carve significant space and time in our lives for God he will begin to transform our inner core so we become holy in our hearts and in our actions.

    Shine Phil 2:14-18 Jan 23, 2011 Intro: To begin this morning I want you to imagine, or remember, a world without electric light. For most of us the closest we might get to imagining that would be a camping trip – I remember one night as a teenager where several of us had been working at Gull ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcome Complaining Tendencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    Paul asserted his truth and reasonableness when he cried, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," "What I am saying is true and reasonable." "The king is familiar with these things and I can speak freely to him." Paul used great skills of affirmation, c

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Lofty Lord, Live Lips, Long Layby

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    Where do we get the motivation to keep doing what the Lord wants us to do? We affirm that we are called by a God of power, who is able to equip us; He will give us victory eventually even though it may come slowly (Deacon Ordination Sunday).

    This evening two very good football teams will face each other under the dome. The outcome will hinge not only on physical condition and coaching strategy and just plain luck; it will hinge also on motivation. Who really, really wants to win? Who is hungry to win? One of the great personal issues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    24. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 9-21 - Messages In Romans – Contrasts Of Sin, Disobedience, Grace, Law, Transgression, Death And Life; Adam And Christ - Message 24 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024
     | 533 views

    We enter here a distinct set of contrasts covering many of the great words of the Christian faith such as grace, transgression, free gift, penalty, condemnation, sin, disobedience, eternal life, judgment, Adam, the Second Adam, and more. We can see what Christ turned around – EVERYTHING!

    24. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 9-21 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – CONTRASTS OF SIN, DISOBEDIENCE, GRACE, LAW, TRANSGRESSION, DEATH AND LIFE; ADAM AND CHRIST - MESSAGE 24 In our last message we looked at reconciliation, a great word of the Christian faith, and then we moved to the reckoning or imputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleading For Sodom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    As Christians, we are responsible to pray for wicked people. Though their actions invoke divine censure, our responsibility is to pray for God’s glory through turning the wicked to righteousness.

    “The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre where Abraham had set up his tent], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The Lord said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 1 of a 3-part sermon—3 negative aspects

    WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE Part I—Jonah 4:1-11 On a stifling hot day, a man fainted in the middle of a busy intersection. As traffic began to pile up in all directions, a woman rushed to help him. As she knelt down to loosen his collar, a man emerged from the crowd, pushed her aside, & said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist