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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Go Till You Go

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 23, 2012
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    We as Christians are ordained unto the work of the Lord. And there is never a time to retire from His service.

    Quotes: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Energy flows where attention goes. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Find yourself within you, never in someone else. Act the way you want to be and you will be the way you act. Look for what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Study Of Psalm 38 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2018
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    David understood calling out to God - because he knew who He was. In the same manner, we need to understand who we are and why we need to cry out to God for everything we need.

    A Study of Psalm 38 Psalm 38 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ask questions if you'd like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grain Of Wheat Principle

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 9, 2018
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    “Lord, protect me from the things I want. If they're not in accordance with your will. ~Amen.”

    Lent5B You can tell that Jesus eat whole grains by his analogy of a kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce life. It was in reference to his sacrificial death, but he gives it to us as an over-arching spiritual principle of dying to selfish desires, e.g. like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 16, 2019
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    Our world wants so deperately to be happy. Here, in the first, psalm, God gives us the recipe: choose your friends carefully, devote yourself to his word, and allow him to plant you into spiritual maturity so that all you do will bring about kingdom success.

    The Pursuit of Happiness Psalm 1:1-6 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] A while back there was a movie called, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and it was a good movie. Yet, the title is also an accurate description of our society today. America is on a pursuit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hunger For More Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
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    There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

    A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Your Dreams

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
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    The dreams that God places in your heart are not there by accident. They are part of His divine plan for your life. Like Joseph, you may face challenges, but hold on to your dream because God is faithful.

    THE POWER OF YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Ephesians 3:20, Joel 2:28 INTRODUCTION: Dreams are powerful. They are not just the things we see when we sleep, but they are visions, divine revelations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keys To Receiving The Anointing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025
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    Many desire the anointing, but not everyone understands how to receive it. The anointing is not randomly given; it requires preparation, hunger, and alignment with God’s will.

    KEYS TO RECEIVING THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

    SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
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    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessing Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 12, 2009
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    Genesis records the blessing that God intended for his creation and the blessing he promised when human wickedness corrupted the divine intentions. The covenant found in Genesis is essential to the understanding of the rest of Genesis and the Bible.

    Last Sunday at Mania Campsite Blessed the new kitchen Sneeze (“Bless you”) “what a blessing” “You are blessed” or “Be blessed” Bless a meal (or a kitchen) Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
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    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011
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    Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Golden Calf

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2023
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    The gold of Egypt became a snare to Israel. our desire for gold may do likewise.

    The Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-14 In today’s uncertain times, there is a rush among many to buy gold. As compared to paper money which inflates and is really backed by nothing but the good faith and credit of the issuer, gold has for thousands of years been seen as a stable store of value. I have even ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Word Concerning Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2021
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    Most of us have, at some point, desired to get even with those who have wronged us. There is something within our human nature that desires to “return the favor.” These attitudes are contrary to God's will for our lives.

    A Word Concerning Confrontation Matthew 5: 38-42 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that we all have heard a portion of quoted many times in our lives: An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. This is often quoted in anger, or in a desire to repay a wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 1 – Chapters 3 And 4 – Truth Justice And Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025
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    Immense blessings lie ahead for Israel in a coming day. We will look at these as contained in Jeremiah. They are wonderful. We draw applications for us Christians also. Part 1 considers shepherds after God’s own heart.

    THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 1 – Chapters 3 and 4 – TRUTH JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION:- Almost every Old Testament prophet mentions the RESTORATION OF ISRAEL in his writings and some prophets major on that theme, particularly Hosea, Zechariah, Joel, Haggai, Isaiah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational