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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Learning To Forgive As Christ Forgave

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 536 views

    Just as we have received God’s mercy, we are commanded to extend the same to others, no matter the offence.

    LEARNING TO FORGIVE AS CHRIST FORGAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:13 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 5:8 INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and liberating principles of the Christian life. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2025
     | 371 views

    The power of the cross is the redemptive work of God through His Son Jesus to reconcile us back to Him. The power of the cross: For God so loved the world!

    THE CROSS! THE CROSS OF JESUS IS, BY FAR, THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SYMBOL ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT WAS, TO THE ROMANS, THE MOST HUMILIATING FORM OF TORTURE AND EXECUTION BECAME THE EMBODIMENT OF SACRIFICE AND SALVATION THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. THE CROSS! THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS UPON ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Day Jesus Was Born PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 1,076 views

    This sermon explores the divine announcement of Jesus' birth to humble shepherds, emphasizing God's love, grace, and salvation for all, regardless of social status.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. I am overjoyed to see you all gathered here today, your hearts eager and your spirits ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds toward the second chapter of Luke, verses 8 through 14, a passage that is as beautiful as it ...read more

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    A New Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 801 views

    Jesus, as a unique messiah, offers blessings of the Kingdom to all, including the meek, the broken-hearted, and the persecuted, demonstrating a new way for all to experience God's blessings.

    You may have heard before that the bible is the best selling book of all time. There are no equals in terms of annual sales as new and old believers alike come back to the words of scripture again and again. With that in mind, if there were a section of scripture most beloved through the ...read more

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    Can God Trust You? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,355 views

    This sermon explores the concept of trust in the context of God's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in small and big matters, and reflecting on the consequences of broken trust.

    Our passage today has a lot to do with trust… Where it’s placed, where it’s misplaced, and what can happen when trust is broken. We’ve all got stories like this one as trust is one of those pillars of life that helps keep the world going ‘round. We trust that the sun will come up tomorrow, we trust ...read more

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    Invited To The Banquet Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    The sermon discusses the parable of a king's banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, symbolizing God's open invitation to all humanity to partake in His blessings, emphasizing the need for us to respond to His call and prepare ourselves for His kingdom.

    Have you ever been to a really great dinner party? The kind of event that lingers in your mind for days and leaves you fully satisfied… What were the elements of the party that you remember? Is it the people? The food? The atmosphere? Maybe it’s a combination of all these things…Whatever it is, I ...read more

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    What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,408 views

    A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

    John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Important Than You Thought: A Called Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,415 views

    God is always good to us.

    MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT: A CALLED COMMUNITY Ephesians 1.3.14 S: Community C: A Called Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD TO US. ?: How? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 1.3-14 four blessings that show how God is always good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    Being in contact with the cleansing fire from Jesus Christ is supposed to set us ablaze with love for Him, for the things of heaven, and for the salvation that He has bought for us. It is supposed to consume our thoughts and our emotions. It is supposed t

    I want to start today with a little object lesson if I may. In this dish I have a crumpled piece of newspaper. I am going to set fire to it. See how quickly the flame consumes the paper? I have to drop it back into the dish if I’m going to keep from getting burned, don’t I? Okay, now what has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Galatians Chapter 2- "In Defense Of The Truth." Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,319 views

    When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ.

    Galatians part 2 – “In defense of the Truth!” Thesis: When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ. Video Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,694 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    My Role In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011
     | 12,117 views

    Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

    “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working The Worth Back Into Worship

    Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

    Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Him On - Your Jesus Suit

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
     | 2,234 views

    Holiness is something we are attain to, by "putting on" our Jesus suit

    Putting Him On: Your Jesus Suit TCF Sermon June 22, 2008 How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. C. S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady With that quote, let me begin what to some of you may be a dull sermon. It may be dull because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Epaphroditus: Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,953 views

    This message provides insight on the current crisis in America, then expounds Philippians 2:25-30. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus supplies criteria for discerning godly New Testament leadership.

    During the last few weeks our pattern has been to first address current events; then proceed with our study in Philippians. I will continue with that this morning. I. We are living in monumental times. It is a new season with new challenges and new opportunities. Charles Dicken’s line in A Tale ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic