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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Destroys Strongholds Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 514 views

    Strongholds are not eternal—they can be pulled down. No matter how long they have stood, the power of God is greater. Don't manage the stronghold, destroy it. Don't excuse it, confront it. There is freedom in Christ.

    THE GOD WHO DESTROYS STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:25-32, Jeremiah 1:10, Isaiah 10:27, Colossians 2:14-15, Psalm 18:2 INTRODUCTION: A stronghold is anything that exerts ungodly control over your life—be it fear, sin, generational ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Importance Of Coming Together For Worship

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    For Christian worshippers, the ability to watch worship online is a great gift. I am so grateful for technology to connect with you. Yet, the ability to watch worship online comes with challenges too.

    The ground has shifted in remarkable ways over the past four months. With the onset of a deadly virus, many of you rightly changed your Sunday habits of worship. A virus has demanded that we take precautions with our health. We are at a crossroads where scientists and doctors are battling for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

    1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin White avatar

    Who Needs Armor?"

    Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

    Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Waddell avatar

    The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 21,431 views

    God’s missionary perspective throughout history challenges us to ask the question: Are we in tune with the heartbeat of God?

    THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD In the church we have many clichés and buzzwords. We have used these phrases so often they have become commonplace. They still have their intellectual meaning, but they have lost their psychological impact. If you have been in the church for any time at all, you have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    No Tribulation Please, We're Christians

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    We are not immune from the pressures and challenges of life. In Christ’s strength we can not only triumph but prosper.

    NO TRIBULATION PLEASE, WE’RE CHRISTIANS ! Life can be troublesome. It can be tiring, frustrating, disappointing and painful. It is probably true for all of us that our first introduction to life was a slap on the backside. As we entered this world after a pretty difficult journey from Moms womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Facemyer avatar

    Running The Race To Win

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

    Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Become A Great Servant!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    A challenge to serve one another in love.An encouragement that greatness in life and christain life is through serving others!

    “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Aaron Householder avatar

    A Parting Message Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

    The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • COREY HOWSE avatar

    What Does Love Have To Do With It

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

    WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Who Are The Blessed People ? : The Biblical Signs Of God's Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 66,884 views

    1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED

    WHO ARE THE BLESSED PEOPLE ? : IDENTIFYING THE BIBLICAL SIGNS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.CHOSEN 2.COMMITTED 3.CONFIDENT 4.COMPASSIONATE 5.CHASTENED 6.CHALLENGED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE WHO ARE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

    The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,766 views

    This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

    The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Chandler avatar

    Godliness And Contentment

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,575 views

    Two important ingredients in the life of the Christian are godliness and contentment. This sermon will challenge us to take on both in our lives.

    Two ingredients of a Healthy Christian I can remember one day while my wife was at work I decided to make brownies for my two boys who were 5 and 2 years old. I tried to get all the right ingredients ready and discovered I had no cooking oil for the pan. I searched through the cupboard and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    His Passion For His People

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

    His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ