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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 548 views

    Self-righteousness is the deceptive belief that one is morally superior or acceptable before God based on personal works, religious activities, or outward behaviour.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:9-14 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:3, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Proverbs 16:2 INTRODUCTION: Self-righteousness is the deceptive belief that one is morally superior or acceptable before God based on personal works, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reviving A Dying Conscience

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 13, 2025
     | 134 views

    A dying conscience is one of the greatest dangers to a believer’s spiritual life. It can lead to persistent sin, deception, and even spiritual death.

    REVIVING A DYING CONSCIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Titus 1:15, Romans 2:14-15, Hebrews 9:14, Acts 24:16, Psalm 51:10 INTRODUCTION: The conscience is the God-given moral compass in every person that distinguishes right from wrong. It is the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unstoppable Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 2,710 views

    Explore the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau in Genesis 27:1-45, emphasizing the unstoppable blessing of God, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of deception.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving into a story from the book of Genesis -- a drama packed episode that shows us the unstoppable blessing of God, the power of faithful obedience, and the jarring consequences of deception. Our text today is Genesis 27:1-45, which tells us about Isaac, ...read more

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    Destined To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,009 views

    This sermon explores God's divine design for our lives, the importance of overcoming deceptive forces, and claiming the victory through faith in Christ Jesus.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a wonderful blessing to be here with you, assembled in unity and love, beneath the banner of our risen Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the shared grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Fruit: Tbd Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013
     | 5,816 views

    Trees in the desert display what they are. Some are deceptive, some are genuine. Likewise we can be bear good or bad fruit depending on our relationship with God.

    1. Manchineel tree There is a tree in Chile that shades unknowing passersby from the intense tropical sun. However, the sap of the tree is poisonous. People who do not know better leave the shade with swollen faces, and hands – even death. 2. Jeremiah 17.5-8 3. Two trees – two choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Nobody That God Can Use

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

    _______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

    INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creation Or Evolution

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,182 views

    Man bears the likeness of God, not only in his physical appearance, but also in the power of reason.

    CREATION - NOT EVOLUTION HEBREWS 11:3, 4 A. THE CREATOR SPEAKS TO US 1. He warns us against science, falsely so-called: 1 Tim. 4:20 a. A theory which questions the Bible - 2 Pet. 3:3-7 b. Which denies that God created this world - 2 Tim. 4:3; Col. 2:8 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jesus On Your Terms

    Contributed by Loren Mcbain on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    Christ’s post resurrection appearances varied according to the needs of the individual would be believers.

    Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, as depicted in the movie TORA,TORA, and other historical documents, two airmen who had just taken their post at a radar lookout station several miles north of Pearl Harbor, saw on the radar screen a large mass moving in from the sea toward the Hawaiian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,684 views

    Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jones avatar

    The Day God Died

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

    The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,982 views

    No matter how things might appear immpossible to ue, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

    October 12th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome........... Thanks to all of you for your prayers while my wife and I were away in Jamaica. Thanks to our ministers who preached and taught in my absence. Thanks for your love and your kindness...........I had a time to relax, but I did not get a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Mugged By The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 24, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    Talks about how to overcome trying to find your identity in your outward appearance.

    Identity Theft…Mugged by the Mirror Are you at risk of having your identity Mugged by the Mirror Know what God Knows See how God sees Love who God Loves Reflect God’s Glory Slide Good morning. We are continuing our series this morning called Identity Theft Last week we spoke about how we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Announcing Elijah's Return Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    Elijah had already appeared, and they did not know it. Jesus had identified him.

    Luke 1:5-25 Announcing Elijah’s Return 12/5/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Halfway through the books of the Bible that present the story of the kings of Israel, a prophet suddenly appears – Elijah the Tishbite. He announces to the wicked king Ahab, “As the Lord the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014
     | 5,604 views

    Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

    The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist