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  • John Oscar avatar

    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,937 views

    Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

    Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heaven Comes To Earth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 663 views

    The main idea is that the kingdom of God is available to everyone, regardless of their status or background, and it is about heaven coming to earth and transforming lives.

    Today, we're gonna talk about Christmas! But not just any Christmas story, we're gonna dive into the real meaning behind it and how it's all about heaven coming to earth. So, let's get started! Here’s what I want you to walk away with: Christmas is about God's kingdom breaking into our world. ...read more

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    Judgement Day

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 233 views

    Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable and unavoidable appointment—Judgement Day.

    JUDGEMENT DAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: Every human being, regardless of background, status, or belief, is moving steadily toward an unchangeable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unstoppable Favour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 538 views

    Unstoppable favour means that no matter the opposition, delay, or background, God’s favour will still locate you and announce you.

    UNSTOPPABLE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Isaiah 60:10 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that makes a person stand out in life. It is a supernatural endorsement that opens doors, secures ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 9 - The Significance Of Breaking Bread Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,542 views

    The breaking of bread was a vital aspect of the early church. This sermon gives us the background, meaning and significance for us as the body of Christ today. Read on and be blessed.

    In Acts 2:46 we read, “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were sharing food with joy and simplicity of heart,” (EMTV) As we continue to study the life of the early church, we recognize that the hand of God rested powerfully on them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Three Kinds Of Believers

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
     | 5,360 views

    This sermon teaches the three different kind of believers...

    The Three Kinds of Believers III John 1-14 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of Lot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 468 views

    Lot’s story is a warning about the dangers of compromise. Though he was a righteous man, his poor choices led to unnecessary suffering. His life shows us that while God is merciful, we must be careful not to align ourselves with ungodly influences.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LOT – NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM, ESCAPED SODOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 13:8-12 "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah... Then Lot chose him all the plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building To Burn

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

    May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Greatest Assets

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

    THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problems With Lack Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
     | 6,068 views

    People must learn to trust God for his material needs.

    PROBLEMS WITH LACK OF FAITH Matthew 6:19-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION WHOEVER ISN’T SCHIZOPHRENIC these days isn’t thinking clearly.—LIFE magazine, January 1981 We can avoid becoming schizophrenic if we learn to live by faith regularly. One application of living by faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want It Now! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,499 views

    Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

    1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escaping The Rat Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    Message given to a college group about escaping the trap of materialism.

    Escaping the Rat Race Luke 12:13-34 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Introduction You just heard that I’m a pastor here in town, and in the interest of helping you find a decent church, I want to offer you 10 signs that the church you’re looking at is a bad one: 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    Materialism is a terrible trap to get caught in. Avoid it!

    INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on Christmas, are your credit cards smoking from all the use they are getting?  • Do you ever look around your with amazement at all the stuff we have? • It is funny to see all the television ads trying to get us to see that we need something else to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Gospel Proclaimed Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Introductory material from Colossians leads to an invitation to trust Christ

    A Gospel Proclaimed….. Col. 1:22-23 1. The Basis of the Gospel Passion of the Christ ramps up the depiction of The Jesus film – none can really show the horror of the physical destruction. Beating actually part of the crucifixion. Description. Physical agony is necessary for us. Only way we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,260 views

    A sermon that talks about the right attitudes towards material possessions.

    "Money Matters" Matthew 6:19-24 Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist