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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Oh Lord! Position Me For Greatness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025
     | 324 views

    Greatness is not an accident; it is the outcome of divine arrangement, preparation, and timing.

    OH LORD! POSITION ME FOR GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-44 "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?" (Genesis 41:38) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 2:48, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 216 views

    Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

    Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Faith That Still Speaks Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025
     | 135 views

    This sermon contrasts Abel's faith-based worship with Cain's self-reliant religion, demonstrating how a life of true faith earns God's approval and creates an eternal legacy that still speaks of righteousness today.

    Introduction: The World's First Worship Service I want you to travel back with me in your imagination to the dawn of human history. The gates of Eden are closed, guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. The world is brand new, yet already stained by sin. Adam and Eve, our first parents, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
     | 139 views

    Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

    Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inspiration

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014
     | 7,172 views

    In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

    If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Matthew 6:5-13 When You Pray

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024
     | 2,580 views

    Jesus give us a plan and pattern for prayer. When put his teaching into practice we enter into a rich daily encounter with the Lord

    Here we go, Matthew chapter 6, beginning in verse 5. You'll follow along with me. "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,109 views

    What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

    “What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Alone, Not Anonymous, Name, Family Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Dec 23, 2014
     | 8,131 views

    Knowing that names matter and you are not alone or unknown

    Anonymous - Part 1, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, we are starting a new series called Anonymous, and I want to let you know that it was birthed out of me reading all the old school sermons this year. If you don't know, I set a goal that I want to read one hundred old sermons from Spurgeon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anonymous - Prisoners Have A Number, Children Have A Name Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014
     | 9,658 views

    Prisoners have a number and are anonymous, but children of God have a name!

    Anonymous - Part 1, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, we are starting a new series called Anonymous, and I want to let you know that it was birthed out of me reading all the old school sermons this year. If you don't know, I set a goal that I want to read one hundred old sermons from Spurgeon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Homesick - For Heaven!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,607 views

    For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

    Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Raymond Maurer avatar

    Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

    Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood.

    I can’t forget the story one of our members tells about his childhood. He asked his dad the big question: "Why am I here?" That’s a thoughtful question from a little boy. Here’s what his dad said. "How the h___ do I know?" My friend is still reeling from the shock of that response. But how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    The Test Of Success

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,896 views

    The key to success, from the eyes of David,the leader of all leaders.

    Days of David: The Test of Success 1 Samuel 18:5-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6,2008 On Sunday nights, we have been peering into the life of David, the man after God’s own heart who was called to lead the nation of Israel in their most glorious era of history.God had given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Survivorman Part 2

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,494 views

    Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

    SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2015
     | 16,048 views

    Hypocrisy! The bane of the church. The most common excuse for non-believers. But it is also something God HATES! So much that he struck down dead a Couple for it. This sermon examines 4 signs of hypocrisy, and what to do about it.

    Hypocrisy Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 1, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. [PROP: A BEAUTIFUL BOWL/PLATTER (LIGHT COLORED ON THE INSIDE). MAKE SURE OUTSIDE IS CLEAN AND INSIDE IS AS DIRTY AS YOU CAN MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist