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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Drawing Near In The Midst Of Storms Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 244 views

    Storms should drive us to the presence of God, not away from Him.

    DRAWING NEAR IN THE MIDST OF STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2, James 4:8, Psalm 91:1-2, Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Storms are inevitable in life. They come in the form of sickness, financial challenges, family troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In Daily Fellowship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025
     | 191 views

    Walking in daily fellowship with God is the secret to a powerful and purposeful Christian life.

    WALKING IN DAILY FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 5:22-24 Supporting Texts: Amos 3:3, John 15:4-7, Psalm 16:8, 1 John 1:6-7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Fellowship with God is not a one-time event but a daily lifestyle. God desires a close relationship with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Intimacy Through Brokenness And Surrender Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025
     | 496 views

    Intimacy with God often emerges through seasons of brokenness and surrender. It is in our weakest moments that we discover the depth of God's grace and the power of His love.

    INTIMACY THROUGH BROKENNESS AND SURRENDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Legion’s Legacy—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 1 of a 2-part

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? 1—Legion’s Legacy is SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Three Men And A Church – Now What Is The Result? – 3rd Letter Of John Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,167 views

    The Apostle John wrote to his close friend Gaius, and in this short letter we read of a close friend, a wicked man, and an excellent example of a Christian testimony. They are the three men in this letter. I hope you find this instructive.

    THREE MEN AND A CHURCH – NOW WHAT IS THE RESULT? – 3rd LETTER OF JOHN Here are three glimpses of a church that could be any church but it is specific to the little group where Gaius was fellowshipping. We are going to look at three men mentioned in John’s letter to that church synonymous to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 9: God On Trial Before The Governor Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2023
     | 1,298 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The silence of our Savior (vs. 11-14). 2. The innocence of our Savior (vs. 15-18, 20-23). 3. The influence over the governor (vs. 18-24). 4. The indifference of the unbelievers (vs. 24-25). 5. The deliverance of our Savior (vs. 26).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 9: God on Trial before the Governor The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:11-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 27:1-2 tells us that "When morning came (the day of the cross), all the chief priests and elders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Grubbs avatar

    The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 41,532 views

    A close look at what the God-promised abundant life is and what it means for us as Christians.

    Christ said in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly.” I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3spin A Web Answers Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    We close the spin the web series with a heavy conclusion of loved ones going to hell.

    #3 Spinning a web to catch the lost: ANSWERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We must develop a system to bring others to the Lord. Part 3 of 3. TEXT: Text: Prov. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: and he that WINNETH souls is wise. Jude 1: 22. And some having ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Drinking From The Well

    Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    A message for humanity from the Woman at the Well who had a "Close Encounter of the God-Kind".

    DRINKING FROM THE WELL By Pastor Jim May Our weather on this cool, damp morning is nothing like it was on one day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Promises

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    The verses in the closing part of this chapter contain some of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kilough avatar

    The City Of The Living God

    Contributed by John Kilough on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Building on our desire to cry out for the presence of the living God by drawing close to Him.

    The City of the Living God Heb 12:18-29 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Living In The Furnace

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 13,441 views

    When the pressures of life close in upon us, Where can we draw stregth?

    Our text for today allows us to see God working in the lives of his people bringing salvation to them in the midst of the "heat" and pressures of life. And while we would all agree that this is the purpose of our faith and could draw a pretty good lesson from this fact for our lives, I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yelling To A Deaf God

    Contributed by David Bush on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him.

    Text: Psalms 22:1-11 Theme: God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him. Need Analysis: So many people feel abandoned by God, yet hold it in because they fear it means distrust. Objectives: o For Christians: God is alive and real, and it’s okay to tell Him when we have pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • norman lorenzo avatar

    First Love Never Dies

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 119,490 views

    A Sermon about Building Closeness to our First Love--Jesus Christ. A Valentine Edition

    First Love Never Dies Building Closeness To Our First Love Revelation 2:2-5 INTRODUCTION Magandang umaga sa ating lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga Biblia sa Revelation 2:2-5, “Nalalaman ko ang mga ginagawa mo, ang iyong mga pagpapakahirap at pagtitiyaga. Alam kong hindi mo kinukunsinti ang ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Healing Touch Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The disciples had already witnessed amazing miracles, but now the request hit close to home.

    The Healing Touch Mark 1:29-34 Mark 1:29-30 (HCSB) As soon as they left the synagogue, they went into Simon and Andrew’s house with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told Him about here at once. Voicing Your Burdens - Simon’s burden - His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational