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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of Abundance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 347 views

    God desires His children to live in abundance—not just materially, but spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and physically. This abundance is not about greed or materialism; it’s about walking in the fullness of God’s plan, provision, and purpose.

    GOD OF ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Joel 2:24-26, Malachi 3:10-12 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not a God of lack or scarcity—He is the God of abundance. From the first page of Scripture, where He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is For Everyone Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

    Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Titans!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

    “Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Greene avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
     | 7,488 views

    A brief background about John the Baptizer, who was Mark, and why would Jesus have to be Baptized? This was preached on a Sunday morning when an adult Baptism was performed.

    The Baptism of Jesus This morning, we’ll begin taking a walk through the Gospel of Mark. It seems to me it’s probably a good idea to know a little about Mark as we begin this journey. And after we come to know a little more about Mark, we’ll look at what happened one day in a river long ago and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Flourishing Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,419 views

    An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

    2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And It Was Night

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Metaphorically speaking, the clock is ticking away in the background. The countdown has begun. Gethsemane lies ahead: as does our Lord’s betrayal, trial and death.

    AND IT WAS NIGHT. John 13:21-32. As the Lord’s ‘hour’ drew near that He should depart out of this world, He turned His attention more and more to ‘His own’ (John 13:1). After the foot-washing and the teaching which immediately followed it, Jesus “was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Spiritual Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,959 views

    A journey to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today.

    Spiritual Identity Today we begin our new series. Come on a journey with me to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today. Come discover God’s spiritual wisdom for how to live for Christ in a foolish world. The Corinthian Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Listening Guide To 4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    This is the listening guide for the 4 play material, adapted from Jack Allen’s work.

    Session One First Down: Focus on the Goal A. It’s hard to keep focused in a marriage. a A successful football team will line up for first down with one clear goal: To execute the play as a single unit. Not flawlessly, just successfully. b Matthew 19:5-6 "[5] and said, `For this reason a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

    Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    From Start To Finish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    A sermon on Romans 1:17 (Some Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

    Introduction: Many years ago in a church in England, a preacher entered the pulpit and said: Brethren, before I preach, allow me to tell this story. Many years have passed since I was in this place. On that evening there came three young men, not only with the intention of scoffing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,287 views

    A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

    HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Life-Long Learning

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2013
     | 5,858 views

    As disciples of our Rabbi, we have a never-ending source of material to learn and live.

    1. [Warm Fuzzies Teardrop is Ron and Bonnie Probst's 8' Boa Constrictor. He swallowed a heating pad, cord, heating unit and all. The vet who removed it during the 2.5 hour surgery said that the snake apparently mistook it for food. "It was warm and fuzzy and had some hard objects inside it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Hats! What Am I Supposed To Do?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,355 views

    A sermon on the woman of Proverbs 31 (Outline and material adapted from Billy Joe Thrasher)

    HoHum: The Supermom. What is a woman supposed to be and do? So many ideas of the perfect woman Hats by Amy Grant- Well, it don’t stop. No, it’s never gonna stop. Why do I have to wear so many things on my head? Hats! One day I’m a mother, one day I’m a lover. What am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 1,949 views

    Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

    Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Weeds Among The Wheat

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2022
     | 1,405 views

    God, the Lord, is the Reality that defines reality, that holds all that is, material or spiritual, in being.

    Saturday of the 16th Week in Course Weeds Among the Wheat The tribes that Moses–and probably others–led into the Promised Land were, in the words of Exodus (12:38), a “mixed multitude.” That means that although once in the desert they were all called Hebrews or Israel, not all were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic