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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    When The Mountain Won't Move...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,794 views

    The problem is, when we hear the word mountain, we immediately relate it to our own capabilities. And we begin to think literally about how much dynamite and explosives it would take to move "our heaven and earth" size of dilemma, or mountain!

    When the mountain won't move... Illus. By James Davis Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,753 views

    A perspective on Easter. When one is spiritually exhausted and even physically exhausted from wrestling with God in prayer, then there is only one way to go. That is, to surrender to the will of God and say, “Not my will, but your will be done”.

    (Luke 19: 28-40, Matthew 21: 1-11, Mark 11: 1-11, John 12: 12-19) An Easter Sermon Upon a white donkey, Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem. It was a practice for a ruler of a city to ride his white donkey. It allowed the lord to reveal himself in a particular way to the people of the city. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,896 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are Our Priorities?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019
     | 6,538 views

    If we are offered grace, it is a sin to not offer it to others

    Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been hearing a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the revised common lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools for his disciples and anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Glass Houses: Inside And Outside Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019
     | 2,574 views

    We judge sin from our own sinful presuppositions

    We will be looking at two pieces of scriptures. They come from the gospel of John in the 3rd and 4th chapters and tell the story of two individuals from the different sides of the economic and cultural divide. Often these stories are preached separately but when compared and contrasted they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,345 views

    When we find ourselves in the depths of despair, we have the gift of Jesus … the very embodiment of God’s “hesed” … God’s steadfast love … and we have the cross to remind us of the greatest Christmas gift of all, amen?

    Advent is a time of tension. There is the joy and anticipation of the season and the stress and strain of trying to prepare for it, amen? But the season itself represents an historical and theological tension as well and I am going to use songs from the Jewish song book and songs from our own ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 533 views

    Life often brings seasons of pain, delay, and uncertainty, but as believers, we are never without hope. Hope is our anchor in the storms of life.

    HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:11, Lamentations 3:21-23, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting On God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 526 views

    Waiting on God’s timing is not easy, but it is essential. Saul's story teaches us that a moment of impatience can undo a lifetime of calling.

    WAITING ON GOD’S TIMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3, Lamentations 3:25-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity is the ability to wait on God’s timing. In a world driven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,070 views

    Waiting on God is a spiritual discipline that reveals our trust and dependence on Him. It teaches us patience, builds our faith, and deepens our relationship with God.

    THE POWER OF WAITING ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25-26; Habakkuk 2:3; James 5:7-8; Romans 8:25 INTRODUCTION: In a world that thrives on speed and instant gratification, waiting seems inconvenient and unproductive. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025
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     | 998 views

    How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

    Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025
     | 285 views

    Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Shriver avatar

    The Way Of Kingdom Growth

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we expect God to act one way

    September 26, 2004 THE WAY OF KINGDOM GROWTH Matthew 13:31-33 Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

    “5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Believer's New Prayer Helper Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    We will learn of the Holy Spirit role in helping us to pray as we are expected to.

    Believer’s New Prayer Helper His Identity and Indispensability His Intensity NCBC, 5/23/04, Romans 8:26-27 Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Frozen People! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,480 views

    This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

    GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist