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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 167 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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    Supernatural Shield

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
     | 384 views

    The God we serve is a supernatural shield for those who trust and obey Him. His protection is not passive but active, powerful, and ever-present.

    SUPERNATURAL SHIELD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 3:3 "But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:4; Proverbs 30:5; Genesis 15:1; Ephesians 6:16; 2 Samuel 22:31 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of battles — seen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintaining Spiritual Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 879 views

    A believer without fire is like a lamp without oil, a car without fuel, or a soldier without weapons. Your spiritual fire is what keeps you alive and effective in a hostile world. The instruction in Leviticus 6:13 is still valid today: your fire must never go out.

    MAINTAINING SPIRITUAL FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Revelation 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:6, Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 25:8 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual fire refers to the passion, zeal, and burning desire for God and His kingdom. It symbolises divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reviving The Spirit Within Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 753 views

    The human spirit is the seat of fellowship with God. When a person is spiritually weak, distant, or dry, there is an urgent need for revival.

    REVIVING THE SPIRIT WITHIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10-12 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Isaiah 57:15, Romans 12:11, Revelation 2:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:6 INTRODUCTION: The human spirit is the seat of fellowship with God. When a person is spiritually weak, distant, or dry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazing God, Amazing Designer Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
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     | 2,197 views

    Consider the intricate design of the world around us. Our God is not only an amazing Saviour, Redeemer, and King—He is also an amazing Designer.

    Amazing God, Amazing Designer Text: Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-2 Introduction: Today, I want to speak to you about something that stirs awe in every heart that takes the time to notice it: the intricate design of the world around us. Our God is not only an amazing Saviour, Redeemer, and King—He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Need For Revival Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2026
     | 164 views

    Revival is the divine restoration of spiritual life, passion, holiness, and power in individuals and the church, bringing renewed alignment with God’s will.

    THE NEED FOR REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 3:2 Key Verse: “O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” — Habakkuk 3:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 85:6; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs That Your Spiritual Fire Is Dying

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
     | 491 views

    Spiritual fire does not die suddenly—it fades gradually. A believer must stay alert to the early warning signs.

    SIGNS THAT YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE IS DYING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Kings 19:9-10, Jeremiah 2:2-5, Galatians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Fire represents passion, zeal, and the vibrant presence of God in a believer’s life. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    My Way Or The Highway

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 19, 2019
     | 4,621 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

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    What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 22,851 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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    Attorney And Judge

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,432 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

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    "How To Fight Temptation" Part 2

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,497 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

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    A Victorious Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,614 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 Is Our Hope? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
     | 4,220 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

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    Giving Wisely Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,217 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

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 429 ratings
     | 46,170 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