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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Practical Keys To Serving God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 214 views

    Serving God with excellence requires deliberate commitment, discipline, and an excellent spirit in every area of life and ministry.

    PRACTICAL KEYS TO SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 51 views

    You are made in the image of Me, and if a person would steal from you, he/she would steal from Me.

    EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). “To the rich young ruler, ‘I said . . . you shall not steal” (Matthew 19:18). “I wrote through Paul, “You know the commandment, ‘You shall not steal’” (Rom. 13:9). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO GET STUFF 1. How do I want you to get STUFF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Way Or The Highway

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 19, 2019
     | 4,460 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 26: 1 – 24

    Jeremiah 26: 1 – 24 My way or the highway 1 In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the LORD, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD: ‘Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak to all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Attorney And Judge

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    There is but one mediator and He shall also judge us.

    Attorney and Judge A little while back I attended court on one of the cases that I investigated, and much to my surprise, sitting on the bench was this judge that I knew. I did not know him as a judge, I knew him when he was just an attorney. This man now sitting on the bench had represented me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    "How To Fight Temptation" Part 2

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    I talk about some practical ways to successfully fight against temptation.

    Last week we began a two part series on how to fight temptation. I shared last week that Jesus died to set us free from the power of sin in our lives. So, when temptations come we are able to say no to it because we are not enslaved to it. Before someone gives their life to Christ they are enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    A Victorious Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    A message on the spiritual Victory of the Body, preached as part of a series and on Memorial Day.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT III: The Supreme Mystery In Action 7. The Victorious Body (Eph. 6:10-24) IMAGINE: Imagine for a moment that you are in First Century Rome. You are an uncommon Jewish citizen, born in Syria and raised to be a great teacher and preserver of the law. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 22,681 views

    Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

    In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Our Hope? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
     | 4,087 views

    What is our universal story of hope? It is the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

    For the entire month of January, we are going to focus on this thing called evangelism. Now to me that word is sometime scary and evokes many different emotions. For those of you with the spiritual gift of evangelism, you may get a little excited because this is right up your ally and you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Giving Wisely Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,045 views

    If any man builds on the foundation of Jesus Christ using gold, silver he is wise. The wise giver will see the work of God changing lives. Having a part of that through financial investment is more exciting than acquiring possessions.

    There is the story of three college friends from Harvard. The first of the three was a financial wizard. He graduated top of his class. He became an executive for a large financial institution. The second was a brilliant scientist working on cutting edge science technology. The third one dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 429 ratings
     | 45,552 views

    To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed.

    Tonight I want to speak concerning the armor of God that is found in Ephesians 6:10 (READ 10-20) The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. How do we accomplish this? The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Hurricanes - Praise Him In The Storm

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,336 views

    STORMS of Life - Where is your faith? Praise Him! The disciples called out to the LORD in the middle of the storm. Jesus answered and stopped the storm. Then asked. Where is your Faith?

    9.07.2008.Sermon.Hurricanes By William Akehurst, HSWC PRAISE HIM IN THE STORM Yesterday we were in the middle of the storm. Hurricane Hanna came up the coast and devastated portions of our coastline. We dodged most of the bullet, but ... On Friday morning, we were put in a state of alert. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    303 – Saved! From What?

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    Elementary Teaching on Salvation. If we’re are saved... what are we saved from?

    SALVATION & SIN -- Sermon Series Questions? Saved from what?, How is one saved?, What happens after salvation?, What does the Holy Spirit do at salvation?, Can I lose my salvation? Illustrate: Max Lucado tells of a story in 1989 there was an earthquake in Armenia. In 4 minutes, it flattened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary S. Blosser avatar

    "A Pledge To God Series

    Contributed by Gary S. Blosser on Oct 4, 2010
     | 4,624 views

    A comparison between the recent Republican Party Pledge to America and A Pledge to God's Kingdom.

    “A PLEDGE TO GOD’S KINGDOM” Hope Community Church of Fleetwood, PA - September 26, 2010 Sermon by Pastor Gary Blosser This past week there was a lot of action on the News concerning a new Pledge to America. Which developed out of our present political climate, anticipating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes A Pyromaniac God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Sep 22, 2014
     | 3,724 views

    This sermon will answer the question of why there is a hell and why a loving God will sentence people to this horrible place.

    Background: Ill: Most awful of deaths is to be burned up or to find someone who has died this way. There is no peace found on a corpse that has been found burned. • Read Revelation 20:11-15. The difficulty of the subject of hell is trying to harmonize the concept of a loving gracious God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,707 views

    Using Paul's words in a different way... to talk about fighting a good fight (argument) with family and how you can preserve the family.. because we do have fights!!

    Fighting the Good Fight 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me— And the prize is not just for me... (but for my whole family) I want to start with a disclaimer today... This may not be the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist