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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 364 views

    God examines the heart, not outward appearances, when evaluating our devotion, obedience, and faith.

    GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Encouragement In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025
     | 114 views

    God strengthens and encourages His servants to continue in ministry even during challenging times.

    DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:9-10 Key Verse: “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace.” (Acts 18:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Psalm 27:1; Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Every minister and believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    (Section 4) More Elements That Contribute To Guidance

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,521 views

    If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure.

    (Section 4 His Will) IV. MORE ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. INTRODUCTION If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure. We know our own hearts too well. In such a decision we must pray for a true objectivity and ask God to give us such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confirmation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2022
     | 1,990 views

    Is confirmation biblical? Does it have anything to do with the biblical doctrine of laying on of hands?

    Infant baptism is neither mandated nor forbidden in the New Testament but has forerunners in the Old Testament. In adult baptism, water and laying on of hands occur as one ceremony. Infant baptism often separates the use of water and laying on of hands by many years. The author of Hebrews teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genealogy Speak!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 21, 2012
     | 4,159 views

    To motivate the Church to learn priceless lessons from Genealogies instead of ignoring them as boring!!!

    GENEALOGY SPEAK!!! “All Scripture is God-breathed and He doesn’t waste His breath.” noted a noted Christian leader reflecting on 2 Tim 3:16-17. How true it is we say subjoining! Yet do all our actions convey the fact that we believe in this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Judgment Vs. Discernment

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

    Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Failure To Fast

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,618 views

    A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    To Tithe Or Not To Tithe

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 46,301 views

    A sermon on the Biblical reasons to tithe.

    To Tithe or not to tithe… Malachi 3:8-10 Introduction: *I have broken my sermon series to bring to you a message that needs to be given. As leaders, sometimes we can get caught up in the details and look at things without realizing that the congregation at large doesn’t know most of the details ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 846 views

    The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

    The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Dating Game Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action.

    THE DATING GAME Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Objective: There are two complimentary components of a God-honored life; knowledge of Scripture and faith-motivated action. Supporting Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26 18Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

    It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lessons From Precision Bombing Of Biblical Times And Gen.solemani's Assassination!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 8, 2020
     | 1,953 views

    In the wake of Gen.Solemani's assassination by precision bombing, Yours Truly is inspired to draw lessons from an incident of "precision bombing and exclusive Divine preservation" of Biblical times!!!

    Dear Friends, These are the days of "Precision bombing"...what with America succeeding in liquidating it's perceived dreaded enemy Gen.Soleimani of Iran using the same technology. The video of his liquidation has gone viral. Subsequently Iran in retaliation claims to have done its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 433 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Bible And Jesus His Teachings Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2022
     | 1,227 views

    Jesus taught about one subject the most from reviewing all His sermons - “The Kingdom of Heaven or God”

    Video Transition: Repent and Believe The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sense Of Baptism

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 421 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

    There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist