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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 231 views

    To live under the influence of the Holy Spirit is to live above defeat, sin, confusion, and weakness. The Spirit empowers you for righteous living, effective service, and bold witnessing.

    LIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:5-14, Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:2 INTRODUCTION: Living under the influence of the Holy Spirit is the divine standard for every believer. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jose Imperial avatar

    The Faith Of The Friends Of The Paralytic

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Feb 8, 2009
     | 8,676 views

    Having faith in a faithless environment is a real challenge to the Christian. How did the Lord able to heal the paralytic through the faith of his friends. Lets see the odds and obstacles they face and discover the way they overcome.

    The faith of the friends of the Paralytic Mt 9:1-8 Luke 5:17-26 Having faith in a faithless environment is a real challenge to the Christian. How did the Lord able to heal the paralytic through the faith of his friends. Lets see the odds and obstacles they face and discover the way they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,335 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

    Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015
     | 4,991 views

    Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

    A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    An Unhindered Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016
     | 16,722 views

    Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Detours - Pt. 3 - Detour Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 18, 2012
     | 5,618 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn't plan?

    Pt. 3 – Detour Deliverance Detours are despised by every path loving, calendar driven, time conscious people worldwide. However, as deeply as we despise detours they continue to be a part or our life and as we have seen over the last two weeks God is involved in the detours that we face. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    Don’t Be A Spiritual Packrat

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2020
     | 4,369 views

    Here are practical steps on how to cooperate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in changing your life to be more Kingdom centered. We must unclutter our lives and make changes that will reduce the obstacles to our transformation.

    DON’T BE A SPIRITUAL PACKRAT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jerome Dasso of Georgetown, Texas was visiting the great naval academy of Annapolis (in Rochester, New York). He saw several freshmen crawling around the main courtyard on their hands and knees with pencils and clip boards. He asked his tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Laughing At God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 4,451 views

    Real faith challenges the status-quo. Real faith says, “I was made for more than this.” Real faith sees past obstacles to a brighter future God has in store for His children.

    We continue our series on Abraham this morning. If you have your Bibles, turn with me to Genesis 18, if you will. As a part of today’s message, we have something special for you. At the end of today’s service, you will be invited to one of several locations in our worship center. Volunteers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming The Barriers To Destiny Help Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 10, 2025
     | 346 views

    Destiny helpers are essential for fulfilling God’s purpose, but various barriers can hinder these divine connections. Spiritual opposition, personal attitudes, environmental factors, and failure to discern helpers are some of the major obstacles.

    OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS TO DESTINY HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:26-28 "And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Evangelism (Becoming The Light In A Dark World)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2025
     | 65 views

    Evangelism calls us to shine brightly as lights in the world, reflecting God’s love through our actions, stories, and relationships. Let’s explore how to overcome obstacles and illuminate our communities.

    Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 21, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,288 views

    This is a Memorial Day sermon that is linked to the greatest soldier who ever died and defeated the greatest enemy we ever will face and how to remember Him with the Lord’s Supper.

    The Lords Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Meals are special. And I’m sure all of us have a favorite meal that we like and get served our birthdays and such. But there is no other meal more special than the one in which we are getting ready to partake in the Lord’s Supper. Some call it the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Be A Winner For Christ!

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

    Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

    OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynwood Morriss avatar

    Facing Our Giants Series

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    Our biggest giants are often those that come from inside of us.David’s example helps us to identify them and defeat them with God’s help.

    I. The Anatomy of a Giant 1. Giants highlight our inadequacy 17:1-7 A. Physical description of Goliath 4-7 B. Average hgt. of Isralelite in ancient times 5’6” C. Everything covered, with a dedicated front guard D. Israel had few swords 1 Sam. 13:16-22 Although there were some battles ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal