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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Daily Fellowship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025
     | 104 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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    The Battle For The Truth Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    This is the opening sermon in a series through the book of Galatians that takes a close look at salvation.

    The Battle for the Truth Galatians 1:1-10 1. The Authority of Paul (1) A. Not sent by man. B. Sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father. 2. The Gospel Basics (3-6) A. Christ gave himself for our sins. B. He will rescue us from this evil age. C. This was done according to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

    "I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Yes We Can"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

    Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

    #5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Simplicity

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

    INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jealous Of The Sparrows

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    The psalmist expresses the comparison of the sparrow to his own desire to dwell close to God

    Introduction: Psalm 84 is one of the most sweet of the Psalms of peace. In verse 3, the Psalmist was Jealous of the Sparrows that were allowed to live there all the time. I. The Beauty of God’s Dwelling - Vs. 1-2, John 1:14, 1Co 3:16 A. We See A Lovely Place 1. Lovely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

    18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    The Truth About The Tradition

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,531 views

    This sermon deals with some of the traditions that surrond the Christmas Season and closes with a call for Salvation.

    The Truth about Traditions Jeremiah 10:1-10 12/1/07 In my lifetime I have read the Bible through more than once. And every time I do, it always reveals to me something new. Even though I’ve read it before, even the most popular of the scriptures, God still breaths new life into His word. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Do You Need To Be Sifted?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God’s glory and service.

    Do you want to be sifted? Luke 22:31-34 This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him. However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of “Hosanna” (save us) – but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Discipleship: Brokenness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

    INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Adour avatar

    Surrender Is Not Losing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON III SURRENDER IS NOT LOSING October 22, 2006 DEFINITION SLIDE CONTRADICTION: TO EXPRESS OR ASSERT THE OPPOSITE OF . . . WE CAN ALSO SAY A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE. ONLY IN AMERICA DO PEOPLE ORDER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God