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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Test Yourselves Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025
     | 467 views

    If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

    Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,862 views

    God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't For Your Own Good.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 11, 2020
     | 2,095 views

    Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.

    Don’t—For Your Own Good Proverbs 23:1-18NLT “Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.” P.H Proverbs 23:1-3NLT While dining with a ruler, pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,103 views

    A good friday sermon

    Did you sleep well? Have a good nights rest? Jesus didn’t – he had not been to sleep! Good Friday: a day of How do you live like he’s risen when you feel dead yourself? How do you dance for Joy when you’re knocked down to the floor? How do you celebrate Easter when you’re living Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Untouchable — Living Under Divine Covering

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 166 views

    This message will help you understand the power of God’s covering, how to dwell under it, and how to walk with the unshakable confidence that no harm can prevail against you.

    UNTOUCHABLE — LIVING UNDER DIVINE COVERING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5, Exodus 12:23, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Answers By Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025
     | 341 views

    Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal Himself in undeniable ways, He often comes in the form of fire.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 12:29, Psalm 97:3, Malachi 3:2-3, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Heaven Fights For You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 181 views

    When heaven fights for you, you are guaranteed to win. No weapon can prevail, no enemy can stand, and no plan against you can succeed.

    WHEN HEAVEN FIGHTS FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Key Verse: “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14, KJV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:30, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 49:25-26, Psalm 35:1-3, Romans 8:31 INTRODUCTION: There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Delivers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 271 views

    Our God is not just a deliverer in Bible stories — He is still delivering today.

    THE GOD WHO DELIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8, Daniel 3:16-28, Isaiah 43:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:17-18, Colossians 1:13 INTRODUCTION: One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God is a Deliverer. From Genesis to Revelation, we see His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Gives You Rest On Every Side Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 23, 2025
     | 162 views

    God provides comprehensive peace, protection, and supernatural rest on every side of your life—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:20-25 Key Verse: “And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Go Ahead And Ask! Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 269 ratings
     | 17,359 views

    Ask God the a blessing that you cannot get for yourself!

    "Go Ahead and Ask!" Last week we began looking into the prayer of Jabez for a deeper understanding of how to pray and gain a fuller blessed life. "Frequently these short cameo appearances by seemingly unknowns reveal deeper insights into the word of God." -- Carl Hagensick -Jabez believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Stop Looking Out For Number One Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    Loving others is to put them first or before yourself.

    HOW TO STOP LOOKING OUT FOR NUMBER ONE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 It never ceases to amaze me the popularity of tabloid magazines, talk shows, gossip columnists and celebrity magazines. It seems to me that our society is obsessed with needing to know dirt on people who are famous. Time after time, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    227 - Forgiving From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,292 views

    To forgive is to release someone from prison; including yourself.

    Sermon Study 227 – FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART Key Scripture: Mat 18:35 "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Illustrate: (1) 10 years ago April 1992, there was a truck driver by the name Reginald Denny driving in LA as his routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    God Hears Even When You Are In Deep Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    The "deep end" is not necessarily the worst place to find yourself

    God Hears in Even When You are in Deep! JONAH 2:1-10 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary In Jamaica there is a popular idiom that says “When trouble tek yu, pickney shut fit yu.” [when you are in trouble, even a child’s shirt will fit]. An addict can only get help and begin to recover when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Giving

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,333 views

    Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

    This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Get Your House In Order

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on May 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    Getting yourself in order to worship The Lord Jesus Christ.

    Mark 3:25 Titus 1:5 Get your House in Order Let’s Talk about Praise and Worship and Glorifying God” There are 3 things about worship that you need to keep in mind. · Point 1 The truth about Worship John 4:24 1. There is no exclusive style of worship. The worship style you feel comfortable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist