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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Being Salt And Light In The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 1,008 views

    Jesus described His followers as the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." These metaphors highlight the believer's role in influencing the world positively and reflecting God’s glory.

    Title: BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:15; Colossians 4:6; John 8:12; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being More Than A Conqueror

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 10,574 views

    Most believers live well below where God desres us to live. We live counted out instead of a life with purpose.

    Being more than a conqueror Romans chapter 8:26-8:39 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and ideas from some contributors of Sermoncentral. Romans chapter 8 We have been in a series about living the abundant life for 4 weeks, that ended last week, but the thought is continued this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rubbing Shoulders With A Holy God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,124 views

    A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD

    BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD INTRODUCTION: Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    (Section 6) Pastors Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 6,675 views

    A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dunce Seat-Be Not Ignorant

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    God does no want us to live our lives in ignorance-ignorance is not bliss!

    Knowledge is power, and ignorance is not bliss! The Greek word for ignorant is "agnosis" which means without knowledge. Another similar word is "idiotes" or our English, idiot. A common concept from classrooms of the past is the dunce hat and dunce seat. The practice began in the 13th century by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012
     | 8,223 views

    Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

    1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Lukewarm Laodicea--The Church Of The Closed Door" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 14,812 views

    The consequences of complacency

    "Lukewarm Laodicea-the church of the closed door" Rev 3:14-22 The Letters to the 7 Churches; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I lived in Germany, I discovered the most popular soft drink overseas wasn’t Coke, Pepsi or Fanta, but mineral water, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Take A Far And Close Look At The Baby In The Manger

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2020
     | 3,448 views

    John shows us the Word made flesh to live and die for us.

    12.25.2020 John 1:1-5, 9-14 When the first Star Wars movie came out, it was rather unique in that it started with a scrolling dialogue describing what had happened prior to the movie, so you’d at least have some clue as to what was going on and be able to follow along better. The same thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 53,437 views

    This sermon deals with how we sometimes miss what God has for us by not attending church or when we do attend, we don’t worship like we ought to.

    The Danger Of Being Church At And Not In Church Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Guiding Presence Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 7,589 views

    God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

    A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How We Should Draw Close To The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,858 views

    We often hear someone saying of someone else, “HE HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM.”

    What do people mean when they say that? They mean that person has an attitude that is not right about some things in his life. This was exactly what James was saying about people in our text. For example, many think the Bible condemns people for having money. The Bible does not! HOWEVER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Wise In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,519 views

    10th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Wise worship of God is focused on him, not on us.

    In the last couple of weeks, I have run across a couple of news articles that reflect some disturbing trends in worship here in the United States. Earlier this week, many of you may have seen some of the results from a study performed by The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Church Is This Church Going To Be?

    Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    Establishing what church should really be about according to scripture.

    What Kind of Church is This Church Going to Be? Pastor Stephan Kirby Ekklesia Christian Life Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    What A Wife Should Be...

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,982 views

    It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

    WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Taking Responsibility And Being Accountable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 190 views

    God sees and cares about our daily choices, offering grace and accountability, inviting us to live honestly and confidently in His love.

    If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen sink late at night, staring through the window while the day slowly settles, you know that tug inside—the whisper that asks, How did I do today? Did I choose well? Did I honor God with what I said, with how I acted, with what I allowed into my thoughts? Every ...read more

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