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  • Luke Vasicek avatar

    The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025
     | 545 views

    A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

    The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Open My Eyes, Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025
     | 701 views

    This cry of the psalmist reveals a deep yearning for spiritual understanding and divine illumination. The ability to see beyond the physical into divine truth is a blessing that only God can grant.

    OPEN MY EYES, LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 119:18 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:17, Luke 24:31, Ephesians 1:17-18, Revelation 3:18, Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION: There are things that exist in the spiritual realm which are hidden from the natural eye. Psalm 119:18 says, “Open thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 795 views

    Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

    OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 281 views

    1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

    WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 1 - Unity Through Truth Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Unity is vital to any church, but the Bible does not teach unity at all cost. Part 1 of this series examines the Biblical concept of Unity through the truth of scripture.

    Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 1) Scriptural unity is founded upon sound doctrine and a local church cannot have true unity without building its foundation on the truth of God’s word. A good example of this is explained in Ephesians 4:11-16 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    Jesus makes it plain that our hearts determine how we respond to God’s word. What kind of heart do you have?

    Read or recite Mark 4 Mark records three parables of Jesus in this chapter that all have to do with gardening. The Four Soils, the Seed and Earth Producing of Itself, and the Mustard Seed. How many gardeners are present here today? Sun, rain, seed and soil are all important components of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
     | 6,164 views

    Message one about dealing with understanding what is to come if the end times come in our lifetime.

    Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 1) Matthew 24:9-14 March 15, 2009 Me: I’ve never been a person who seeks out hard times or rough situations. I’ve had a lot of them, but it’s been those times where I’ve felt God’s presence and His strengthening to help me move on and do what I needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Heart & The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 909 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of hypocrisy, the revealing power of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of honesty in our Christian walk.

    Good morning, beloved. I am so delighted to see each one of you here today, bright-eyed and eager to listen to the Word of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered together, united in faith, and joined in our shared love for Christ. Today, we will be focusing on Acts 5:1-11. A passage that brings us ...read more

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    The Da Vinci Code-- Exposing The Errors

    Contributed by John Hamilton on May 7, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Exposing the lies and answering the main questions posed by "The DaVinci Code."

    The Da Vinci Deception, 1 Tim 1:3; 4:1,2 1 Timothy 1:3 (NIV), “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 16, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    A Study of the first 4 seals

    We come now to the study of Revelation chapter 6. Chapter 6 begins for us the future element of the book of Revelation. Now we get into the prophecy regarding the time of the end. What we are reading tonight are the events that are going to happen momentarily. Based on the current condition of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Look Behind The Scenes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    This sermon deals with temptation and what happens when we choose to run with the wrong crowd.

    Look Behind The Scenes Proverbs 2:1-15 Acts 16:16-21 Text Proverbs 1:8-9 We live in a world where things are not what they seem to be. The movie Jurrassic Park has us believing we have seen gigantic dinosaurs roaming on an island in the Atlantic ocean, when in reality we have seen nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    There are nine major signs that come before the return of Christ

    Signs of the Times Matthew 24:1-14 Series: Early Edition January 25, 2009 Morning Service Introduction View the Powerpoint slides Review of Last Week Jesus is giving answers to two different questions 1.) When will this happen? When will the Temple be destroyed? 2.) What would be the signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tempted By Whom? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,526 views

    This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

    TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Then And Afterwards Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2011
     | 5,993 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt 6 Then and Afterwards Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v2.18-32. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response Begin our study today in Luke and Acts. Lk 24.49, Act 1.8, 12-15, Act ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic