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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Anointing For Unstoppable Progress Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 27, 2025
     | 1,715 views

    The anointing is a necessity for every believer who desires unstoppable progress. It destroys limitations, grants divine speed, attracts favour, provides divine direction, and guarantees victory.

    THE ANOINTING FOR UNSTOPPABLE PROGRESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-4, 6 "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?..." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Courage Is Greater Than Gossip Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 824 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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    Practical Aspects Of Our Mission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 710 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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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,661 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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    God Uses Problems In Our Lives To Bring Us To His Place

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,034 views

    How does God use our problems to bring us to His place? Learn how he Directs us, Discerns us, Defends us and Develops us.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GOD USES OUR PROBLEMS TO BRING US TO HIS PLACE “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Influence Others

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 177 ratings
     | 29,045 views

    Everyone has influence. The question is, which way is yours leading? This sermon takes a look at Jesus’ teachings on how to influence others in the right direction. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    How to disciple others... if you want to equip your congregation to disciple new Christians, visit www.newstartdiscipleship.com HOW TO INFLUENCE OTHERS Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Great Faith Seen In Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,650 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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    Modern Day Jonah Christians

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    The experiences of the Prophet Jonah are like some Christians in the Church today. The lessons we can learn from this message are valuable and give certain direction for the Will of God in our life.

    Jonah was an established Prophet in the days of Jeroboam king of judah..2-kings.14:24-27.Jonah like many people today are remembered for what he did not do, instead of what he could have done.Many people like Jonah are called of God and obey his will. However, many are called of God and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    His Annointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    We believe in God’s Word for direction and instruction. The Apostle Paul said it so well in his letter to Timothy, “…I know Whom I have believed…”

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Ways Of Living Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    Every moral choice we face is made as we stand at a fork in the road, deciding whether we will choose to go God’s direction, or some other way.

    Two Ways Of Living Over the Summer we are looking at several of the Psalms out of the Old Testament. The book of Psalms was the hymnal of the Jews and the early church. They are a group of poems or songs that the early followers of God used to express their worship, and they are filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Make Disciples! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,045 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

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    Ruth Reaping (In The Field) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,654 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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    I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 32,616 views

    Apostle Paul gives us direction on how important the gospel is in our lives. 1. Gospel is powerful 2.Gospel is life changing 3. gospel must be shared.

    I am not ashamed of the gospel Romans 1:8-16 Introduction- I want to talk to you about the gospel this morning. Paul makes a very direct statement to the church at Rome. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Walk Of Excellence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009
     | 4,538 views

    Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

    A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist