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    The Veil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,014 views

    Explores overcoming unseen barriers to deepen our relationship with God, using wisdom from the Bible to battle distraction and deception.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of grace and redemption. We are here not just to hear the Word, but to live it, to embody it, ...read more

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    "Step Into The Light"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,187 views

    Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

    “Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Devil Wants Your Children

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,015 views

    What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

    “The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sinfomercial

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,366 views

    We can guard against sin if we engage God in our lives, focus on things above with His word in our thoughts, hearts, and actions, and stay in constant prayer, confessing our sins to Him.

    Sinfomercial 03/08/09 AM Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Introduction I was flipping TV channels mindlessly (mindless TV, is that an oxymoron?) recently when something grabbed my attention. It was not a captivating program or a fascinating documentary or even a particularly delicious recipe on the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not What It Looks Like

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 39,703 views

    Satan deals in FEAR, which someone has said was an acronym for: False Evidence Appearing Real!

    IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Satan is the master illusionist! Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proper 'dress' Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Applying the biblical principles of Christian Liberty to how we ’dress’ - in appearance and attitude.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “PROPER DRESS” (1 Cor. 11:2-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 31, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Divine Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 645 views

    Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way.

    UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-12,  Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 28:12-15, Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sudden Visitation Of Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 315 views

    Divine mercy is the expression of God’s love that moves Him to help, heal, and rescue us when we least deserve it. Mercy is not earned—it is received.

    SUDDEN VISITATION OF MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:68-69 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Romans 9:15-16, Isaiah 60:10, John 5:1-9, Lamentations 3:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine mercy is the expression of God’s love that moves Him to help, heal, and rescue us when we least deserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 420 views

    God’s visitation is not a myth or a religious cliché—it is a divine reality. He still visits individuals, families, churches, and nations today. One moment of God’s visitation can change a lifetime of frustration.

    GOD OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Ruth 1:6, Luke 1:68, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 7:16 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “God of visitation” refers to the deliberate, divine interruption of human affairs by the Almighty. When God visits, things change. Barrenness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Visitation That Births Joy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025
     | 389 views

    When God visits an individual, a family, or a nation, He doesn’t come empty-handed—He brings joy, healing, deliverance, and fulfilment.

    DIVINE VISITATION THAT BIRTHS JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:39-45 Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11, Genesis 21:1-7, Isaiah 12:3, Acts 8:5–8, Zephaniah 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation is one of God’s strategies for changing the course of human events and destinies. When God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas: When Heaven Came Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025
     | 517 views

    Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered humanity to redeem mankind.

    CHRISTMAS: WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 2:6-11; Galatians 4:4-5 INTRODUCTION Christmas is more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas: The Glory Of God Revealed In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025
     | 356 views

    Christmas reveals how the glory of God was manifested through humility, simplicity, and divine purpose.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GLORY OF GOD REVEALED IN A MANGER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:6-12 Key Verse: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7) Supporting Texts: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Revelation Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025
     | 165 views

    This sermon reveals Christmas as the divine unveiling of Christ’s incarnation, mission, and redemptive sacrifice for humanity.

    THE REVELATION OF CHRISTMAS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-21 Key Verse: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) Supporting Texts: John 1:14; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:10-11; Galatians 4:4-5; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wiles Of The Devil

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    Satan is the master of deception and is planning your demise. A word study on the word "wiles" and how that impacts our lives.

    IT DOESN’T MATTER IF ONE IS PLAYING CARDS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A PICK-UP GAME OF BASKETBALL AT THE GYM, OR EVEN LENDING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO A FRIEND, NOBODY LIKES IT WHEN SOMEONE IS CAUGHT CHEATING, TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE RULES, BREAKS OR FAILS TO RETURN WHAT WAS BORROWED. WE HATE CHEATING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

    BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible