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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Ungodly Alliances Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 163 views

    As believers, we must carefully evaluate every relationship, especially those that influence our spiritual direction. Not every connection is divine. Some are demonic assignments in disguise.

    THE DANGER OF UNGODLY ALLIANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: 1 Kings 16:30-33; 21:25-26 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Proverbs 13:20; Deuteronomy 7:2-4; Psalm 1:1-3; James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: Relationships are powerful. They shape character, influence choices, and can determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 18, 2025
     | 91 views

    The fear of the Lord is not dread—it is reverence. It shapes our desires, disciplines our words, directs our duties, secures our deliverance, and determines our destiny.

    The Fear of the LORD Text: Psalm 34:11 – “Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” Introduction David, in Psalm 34, gives us an invitation: “Come, ye children, hearken unto me.” This is the language of a father speaking to his family. It is tender, instructive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Practical Aspects Of Our Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 649 views

    This sermon explores our divine duty to respond to God's call, live out His directives, and demonstrate His deeds, as exemplified in Mark 6:1-13.

    Good morning, beloved friends. Isn't it a joy to gather together, united in faith and love, to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to us, something that will touch our hearts, transform our minds, and shape ...read more

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    Courage Is Greater Than Gossip Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 701 views

    This sermon will explore Jesus' teachings on handling conflict and sin within the church community, emphasizing the importance of direct confrontation over gossip, and the role of courage and kindness in this process.

    Hello Church! Today we are going to talk about the kingdom of God and the counterculture lifestyle Jesus leads us into. Jesus leads us out of established beliefs and relational patterns and into a completely new way of living and loving. The kingdom of God is revolutionary. Revolutions bring about ...read more

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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Great Faith Seen In Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,402 views

    This sermon examines the exercise of faith found in a decision to submit to authority. The direct relationship between our capacity of function in authority and our willingness to submit to authority is also discussed.

    Great Faith Seen in Respect for Authority Submission to Human Authority Part IV 3/17/02 We want to Begin this morning by reading a Story in Luke 7:1-10 7:1Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

    Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Active Obedience Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

    Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lords Prayer

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,876 views

    The directions given by the Lord Jesus about how we are to pray. Looking at the format of Jesus prayer and seeing how we can use it to more effectively pray to the Father.

    The Lord’s Prayer What follows is most often called the Lord’s Prayer although in some circles of Christianity it may be known as The Our Father. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread. (4) Forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    Acts 13:1-13 teaches us the importance of prayer, fasting and worship and it also shows us that we are to be godly leaders who are directed and filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Fly High – Acts part 11 On the Lighter side of life: See funny pictures from Aha.com Opening Illustration: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Take The Next Step

    Contributed by James May on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,268 views

    While we may have to follow our heart in devising the path that we are to walk in, we can rest assured that Jesus is still directing our steps.

    TAKE THE NEXT STEP By Pastor Jim May Sometimes life can be so confusing. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have come to a point in times of confusion when I did not know which way to turn or what to do next. In those times I often think of the words of Moses to the Children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Discipline Of Delay

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to inform the congregation that often God uses delay in order to discipline us or steer us in the direction that He intends for the good of His kingdom.

    John 11:1–46 INTRODUCTION: Too often, we worry when we should wait, and we resist when we should resign. Often God’s delays are explained in that God wishes to teach us our need of patience (see Hebrews 10:36). In our text, Lazarus was on his deathbed and yet Jesus delayed (see vv. 1–6). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Living For Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,155 views

    *Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

    Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Ruth Reaping (In The Field) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    God directs our paths and turns our trials into blessings; He works behind the scenes in Ruth chapter two. Ruth doesn't despair but gets to work.

    The tragic atmosphere of Ruth chapter one changes dramatically in chapter two. In the opening verses we see Ruth undaunted by her plight. She could have chosen Naomi’s despair and bitterness, but instead she looks to God’s provision as she heads for the fields. Ruth wasn’t a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Rev. #64-Pt 5~18:6-24 Commercial Babylon’s Destruction Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,198 views

    God will give to commercial Babylon exactly what she deserves, even the world system of commercialism if that is what the Great city Babylon is, and I am leaning in that direction.

    Rev. #64-pt 5~18:6-24 COMMERCIAL BABYLON’S DESTRUCTION 7-24-10 We’re still talking about commercial Babylon’s destruction, let me say again, that I can’t say what city this will be for sure, and most of the materials I’ve read are not sure either, there’s a few that seem to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Make Disciples! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,840 views

    In the Great Commission in Matthew 28, there are many imperatival participles, but Jesus’ only direct imperative to His disciples was, ’Make Disciples!’ What do we do with this?

    Make DISCIPLES! Sterling C. Franklin February 2008 Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational