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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of The Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 16 views

    We serve the God of the living—a God who is active, powerful, and present. He breathes life where there is death, hope where there is despair, and revival where there is dryness. No situation is beyond His power to restore and revive.

    GOD OF THE LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:31-32 Supporting Texts: Luke 20:37-38, Romans 6:9-11, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 11:17-19, Exodus 3:6 INTRODUCTION: Many view God only in the context of ancient history or spiritual rituals, but the Scripture declares clearly that He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Being Prepared "At All Times"

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    At all times I will 1. Trust Him 2. Praise Him 3. Love him 4.Be Holy 5. Desire Him

    Psalm 31:15 KJV 15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. What do you carry with you at all times? What do you have in your car at all times? What do you come to church with at all times? Be prepared for emergencies • Locate a safe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alfred Beck avatar

    Building And Being Built

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015
     | 12,655 views

    God's Building Plan

    Building and Being Built Psalm 127:1-2 I Peter 2:5 Colossians 2:6-7 This morning, you are on Holy Ground…in a sacred place where God touches people and heals broken hearts; where the Holy Spirit washes sin stained people, breaking addictions and restoring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Intimacy With Christ--How Close Do You Want To Get

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    God calls us in order for us to be in a personal relationship with Him. Why is it that we want to keep Christ at a distance in our lives.

    Not A Fan: Choosing Intimacy 1/21/2018 Psalm 139:1-18 Luke 7:36-50 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are in our third message in our series Not A Fan. We have looked at “Fan or Follower”, an “Open Invitation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Iron Heavens, Brass Earth

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,310 views

    One of the worst situations a human can experience is what we call iron heavens and brass earth. God is always particular about the consequences of idol worship.

    Leviticus 26 26 ‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God. 14 ‘But if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Goodness Of Being Empty

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    THANK GOD THE TOMB WAS EMPTY

    THE GOODNESS OF BEING EMPTY MATT. 28:6 1. INTRODUCTION. MANY OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US DO NOT LIKE THINGS THAT ARE EMPTY; FOR INSTANCE, WE DO NOT LIKE EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, EMPTY GAS TANKS, EMPTY REFRIGERATORS, EMPTY CUPBOARDS, EMPTY STOMACHS, AND EMPTY PURSES OR WALLETS. NO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,441 views

    God loveth a cheerful giver!

    God loveth a cheerful giver. Does that mean God does not love those that do not give cheerfully? No, I don't think so. But I do feel God has a special love for those who do give cheerfully. 1. Same word is found in Hebrews 12:6 2. we get excited about other things: a. ball games b. doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Close Yet So Far Away

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

    SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Being Bold In The Battle Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,436 views

    Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.

    Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Being Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

    Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Fearlessly Proclaiming God's Word

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 2, 2016
     | 5,165 views

    Like Paul we need to pray that we as His ambassadors do not water down the word of God in our lives to appease our culture but instead fearlessly proclaim the truth to all we meet.

    FEARLESS PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE (Ephesians 6:18-20) • Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, the one called to proclaim the Gospel message to the Gentile people asked the church of Ephesus for prayer that he might fearlessly proclaim the Gospel message. • In the sermon I am going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    Faith And Being "Incredible" Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    A look at what it takes to be incredible for God

    Introduction Clip from “Incredibles” Remember at the start of the series we talked about super-heroes like Mr Incredible. Well this chapter shows we can be incredible too by faith. We have a list of people who did and endured incredible things for God – they conquered, escaped, overcame lions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Being Wise Or Foolish

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,218 views

    Sermon proving existence of the Almighty God....

    ARE WE WISE OR FOOLISH? A humorous story goes thus… an Atheist filed a Public interest litigation that there ought to be a special day for Atheist’s too, much like other days …Mother’s Day, Father’s Day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is It Going To Be? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,967 views

    We are to take serious the decrees of God.

    Introduction I believe that God asks every one of us “what is it going to be?” Are you going to choose to live the way that I want you to live or are you going to choose any which way you way to live your life? Today in our passage of Scripture, God asked Nebuchadnezzar that exact question through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Being Fully Persuaded" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,133 views

    It is important for Fathers to be fully persuaded of their faith in God in order to set an example for their children.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Father’s Day Message June 16, 2002 “Being Fully Persuaded” Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist