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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of David)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026
     | 62 views

    God transforms seasons of neglect, ridicule, and opposition into undeniable victory, influence, and fulfilled destiny.

    MOVING FROM INSULTS TO RESULT (CASE STUDY OF DAVID) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:28-50 Key Verse: “Then answered David and said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?” — 1 Samuel 17:29 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:70-72; Psalm 75:6-7; 2 Samuel 5:3-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Washing The Feet Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,631 views

    Second message in a series preparing us for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION WASHING THE FEET OF THE DISCIPLES TEXT: John 13:1-17 John 13:1-17 KJV Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fred Waters avatar

    Good People Can Be Made Better Series

    Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,216 views

    In preparation for Easter we consider the truths Paul

    Romans 1:1-6, 16 Good people can be made better “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Canaan Revisited Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    God prepares Joshua to lead israel into Canaan

    Study 1 “Canaan Re-visited” Introduction This evening we begin a new series of studies as we turn our thoughts to the book of Joshua. Why the book of Joshua? – you might ask. And that would be a legitimate question. After all it is an ancient book that gives a grim account of war, slaughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Instructions For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 678 views

    What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bout Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    We are all in a great fight, are you prepared

    BOUT OF YOUR LIFETIME (All my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Oh, the hype of a good fight! We see the advertising on television, trying hard to sell PPV tickets to the bout of the century. The WWF is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,543 views

    If we don’t live the Gospel, how will people believe that Christ also lives? People must see that we are real, before they will believe that Jesus is.

    I expect most of you know by now that we have a homegrown preacher next week. Our newest deacon, Drew Johnson, is going to be my sub on December 26 while I’m off basking in sunny Minneapolis. He’s been up here before, of course: many of you remember when he was a shepherd in our Christmas pageant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Battle Ahead

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

    “The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Suit Up - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary armor to successfully engage the enemy. Today we will look at the helmet and the sword.

    Suit Up Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary weaponry and armor to successfully engage the enemy. We have looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Repent

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,184 views

    A call of repentance to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ

    John is out in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance and people from all around are seeking out this strange prophet who dressed in a camel hair coat with a leather belt, living off locust and honey. I guarantee you John would have been a sight to behold. I wonder why people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Mark Chapter 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,850 views

    The opening eight verses of the Gospel according to Mark contain a gigantic volume of truths. Let's take a look at them.

    Mark 1:1-8 - “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way” - “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021
     | 4,125 views

    As followers of Jesus we MUST stand firm in the struggle against evil just as Nehemiah did in his work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

    Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God, You, And Your Vision. Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,341 views

    Preparation and expectation of your vision to become a reality.

    I want to begin by sharing with you a story about a 19 year old Chinese pianist named Liu (lu) Shih-kun ( shy-cun). In 1958 he competed in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition for pianist. Van Cliburn won with Liu finishing second. Van Cliburn became world renown and Liu went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Open Arms

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,223 views

    This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

    Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clyde Paige avatar

    The Need For A Convenient Season

    Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    A Time prepared for the conviction and calling of a soul for Salvation

    Needs for a Convenient Season Acts 24:1-6 and 25 And after five days Ananias the high priest orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist