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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Mixed Multitude In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
     | 141 views

    This sermon helps the Church identify the traits of the mixed multitude, their effects, and how to overcome their influence while maintaining the unity and power of the Spirit in the body of Christ.

    MIXED MULTITUDE IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 12:38 Supporting Texts: Numbers 11:4-6, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 John 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:10 INTRODUCTION: The Church of God is called to be a holy and sanctified people, a spiritual house built upon the foundation of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The 144 Thousand-Their Source-The Twelve Tribes Of Israel

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    A Review of the prophecy of Jacob and the 144 Thousand

    The 144 Thousand’s Source-The Twelve Tribes of Israel The twelve tribes of Israel as a group are listed in Genesis 49:1-28 when the dying patriarch Jacob prophesies to his twelve sons: “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Signs Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,337 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 27 verses 1 through 13

    Isaiah 27: 1 – 13 Signs 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. 2 In that day sing to her, “A vineyard of red wine! 3 I, the LORD, keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018
     | 6,575 views

    The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Biblical Discernment – Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020
     | 2,216 views

    John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

    In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023
     | 3,635 views

    The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

    Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Moore avatar

    Training Your Mind Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

    I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Troubled Waters Are The Sure Sign Of A Miracle

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,265 views

    Trouble in life is the best time to start looking for a miracle!

    TROUBLED WATERS -- SURE SIGN OF A MIRACLE TEXT: Psalm 69:1-2; Psalm 89:8-9 Psalm 69:1-2 -- Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. Psalm 89:8-9 -- O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Invisible. Inspiring, Instructing Icon

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,425 views

    Three adults in John’s Gospel are the product of a very dedicated and devout mother. Although never named in the Bible, this mother cast a big shadow.

    John 11:1-5 INVISIBLE, INSPIRING, INSTRUCTING ICON I. IDENTITY: A. Invisible. B. Industrious. C. Influential. II. ISSUES: A. Imitators. B. Inclusiveness. C. Inspiring. III. IMPACT: A. Immeasurable. B. Immortal. C. Imitational. My Mother’s Day sermon is different from any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    Real Life-Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 10, 2009
     | 2,356 views

    Encourages audience to determine that Jesus is both the Christ and the Son; and finally that by believing that we may have life in His name.

    REAL LIFE- Who is Jesus? Scripture Text: John 20:31 Introduction: Indescribable Joy….. Sense of purpose and plan for your life…. do you have these today? Do you know that you were created for a purpose? …. That you are a special creation of God? Further, that you can have eternal life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #5 - How To Respect Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 25,385 views

    God’s commands are fences to keep us from pain, not from fun. . . we look at Commandment #5 - Honor your parents. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: I am using a modified outline of a sermon I found on sermoncentral.com. I regret that I do not know the name of the sermon or contributor. "Honor your father ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Biblical Armour Bearing

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2014
     | 6,005 views

    To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your armour-bearing biblical? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Advanced Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:11 (Amplified Bible) 6:11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Sex And The Single Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,117 views

    What scripture has to say about sex and the single life.

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 Sex and the Single 9/14/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I feel like a person wading through swampy water. Each step further feels like I am sinking into territory I don’t want to be in. I would like to turn around, but now that I have started I must go on. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Turner avatar

    We Have Doubts, No Doubt. (Part Two)

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 26, 2014
     | 8,324 views

    This sermon analyzes how we can handle our doubts.

    Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch, he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear me.” He yelled for hours and was about to give up when he heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 2,711 views

    I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal