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  • God's Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,055 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' baptism, emphasizing the importance of knowing God intimately and applying His teachings to our lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the house of our Lord. It's a joy to see each of you here today, ready to receive from the wellspring of God's word. We stand at the threshold of a new understanding, an understanding that will deepen our faith and strengthen our resolve to ...read more

  • Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025
     | 268 views

    Jesus Christ is the true Bread from Heaven who alone satisfies the deepest hunger of the human soul and sustains spiritual life eternally.

    JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 6:35 Key Verse: “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” – John 6:35 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:1-3; Matthew 4:4; John 4:13-14; ...read more

  • Are You Normal?

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,404 views

    The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

    ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

  • Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 433 views

    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

  • Choosing The One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 261 views

    This message emphasises the importance of setting spiritual priorities above distractions and focusing on the one thing that truly matters, intimacy with Christ.

    CHOOSING THE ONE NEEDFUL THING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 Key Verse: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians ...read more

  • What Are You Pursuing? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 4,043 views

    What Are You Pursuing?

    C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022
     | 3,035 views

    How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

    "Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

  • Shrewdness Vs. Wisdom

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    A study on the principles of stewardship

    Introduction: In our text Christ told His disciples the story of a rich man who had a steward or what would be comparable today to a business manager accused of squandering his employer’s property. The employer called his manager on the carpet saying, "What’s this I hear about your stealing from ...read more

  • The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

  • The Party Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 912 views

    Explore the transformative power of Christ's light in our lives, overcoming the darkness of a life lived without Him.

    Good morning, friends! We're about to embark on a journey of understanding, a journey into the profound wisdom of John 1:5 - "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." In the words of Watchman Nee, "Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. ...read more

  • Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 15 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 2,608 views

    Message 15 in an exploration of the foundational elements for a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the flesh (Prt 3)

    “Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. III. Resolutely resist the evil of the world, the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart B. Refuse conformity with the World C. Renounce the flesh 1. Biblical use of the word flesh (sarx) Reference to the ...read more

  • The Power Of Priority

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025
     | 424 views

    What you prioritise determines what you become and what you attract in life.

    THE POWER OF PRIORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:33 Key Verse: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) Supporting Texts: Luke 10:41-42, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs ...read more

  • Door Keeper PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,715 views

    This sermon explores the joy of dwelling in God's presence, the honor of serving Him, and the strength derived from His divine love.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom of God's word. Today, we will be focusing on Psalm 84:10, a scripture that carries with it a profound message of faith, devotion, and the incomparable joy of dwelling in God's presence. ...read more

  • How To Be Rewarded By God For Your Giving Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    How to give in a way that will invite reward from God.

    When It Comes To Giving, What Is The “Reward In Full” That We’re Hoping For? Either less private guilt or more public praise. - Let’s look at two of the biggest “rewards”: a. Less private guilt. - Sometime we give out of sense of guilt: the homeless man at ...read more

  • I Hear It, But Just Don’t Apply It Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 7,173 views

    This is the third message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines how often know the right thing to do but just don't do it.

    Dear Diary, I want to do what’s right, I listen to wisdom from others but when it comes to applying it in my life, I fail miserably. Every one of us has at one time or another found ourselves in a situation where we knew the right thing to do and just didn’t do it. It is these times ...read more