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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Finishing God’s Plan Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 221 views

    God’s ultimate desire is not only that you start well, but that you finish His ordained plan with faithfulness, strength, and eternal reward.

    FINISHING GOD’S PLAN STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 20:24; Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 24:13; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Original Intention For Man Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026
     | 184 views

    God created man with a divine purpose: to reflect His image, exercise dominion, steward creation, and live in intimate fellowship with Him.

    GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENTION FOR MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Key Verse: “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For God’s Signal To Move Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2026
     | 97 views

    This message teaches that divine timing requires patience and obedience, and waiting for God’s signal ensures the right steps are taken for fulfilment of His plan.

    WAITING FOR GOD’S SIGNAL TO MOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:6-12 Key Verse: “And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.” (Genesis 8:12) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 37:34; Habakkuk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Actions And Our Reactions

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 12, 2026
     | 234 views

    In life, "For every ACTION there is a REACTION". Illus: For example, men, if you want a KIND REACTION from your wife, then tomorrow stop by the florist and pick up a dozen red roses and give them to her when you walk into the house.

    As soon as she faints and wakes up, she will REACT with kindness. Illus: For example, if you ladies want an UNKIND REACTION from your husband, when he comes home from a hard day’s work tomorrow, hit him with all the bad news you can hit him with. Such as: • Little Johnny tried to flush the cat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God’s Love For A Sinful Man Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,284 views

    David commited an evil sin. He deserved to die. But why did God forgive him of his sins... and why would He forgive us of our sins?

    The first verse of Psalm 51 says this: “A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.” Psalms 51:1 David had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emmanuel - God With Us - God Incarnate!

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
     | 36 views

    Jesus goes by many names: Emmanuel - means God with us! He’s known as God incarnate! The son of God. Part of the Trinity. Jesus said, before Abraham was, I Am! The Pharisees went to stone Him because he made Himself equal to God - which He is!

    Emmanuel - God with Us - God Incarnate! I hope God had a great Thanksgiving? What about you, I hope you gave God a good Thanksgiving! I hope you got plenty to eat and it was all good! We are now going into the Christmas season. You didn’t know the birth of Christ was a whole season? You get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Carpenter avatar

    The Wisdom Of God's Foolishness

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 11,460 views

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 34,376 views

    Understanding The glory of God

    Week 5: Reflecting God’s Glory Scripture Passage: 1. We have been speaking for 4 weeks now about the Glory of God and how it is God’s intentioned priority to reveal His glory to mankind so that you and I will assume our created place in His wonderful plan. a. Today, I wish to turn our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messages From God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    We have a God that cares so much about us that when we were separated from him by our rebellious and selfish actions He sent his only begotten son to redeem us and make a way for us to come home. We have a God that cares so much about us that He has give

    TRANSFORMATIONS From the beginning of history until the middle of the 1800’s most communication was by letters, flags, signal fires. It was the invention of the telegraph that by Samuel Morse in 1837 that changed everything. From this simple idea – an electric pulse – our world has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Provides

    Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,452 views

    The story of the feeding of the 5000 contains some wonderful principles that teach us much about how, when and why God provides

    In mark 6:33-44, we’re going to see that God is a God who provides. We find a marvellous example of God providing food for 5000 men plus women plus children, maybe up to 20,000 people, and he provides enough for everybody to eat with just a boy’s lunch of bread and fish. This story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasuring God's Holiness Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 7, 2012
     | 5,334 views

    Some things are so surprising they simply shock us. The early church has many such surprises and shocks, one of the biggest of which concerned the generosity of two of her members.

    “Treasuring God’s Holiness” Acts 5:1-11 Some things are so surprising they just simply shock us. The team with the huge lead falls apart in the closing moments and loses. The golfer with only an easy, short birdie putt between himself and the championship, winds up with a double ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,548 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God: Truth

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 9, 2023
     | 1,922 views

    A young strong man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After a while, the older worker had had enough.

    Alba 6-9-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: TRUTH Ephesians 6:14 A young strong man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After a while, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 44,742 views

    NOTHING LIMITS THE GLORY OF GOD. Here are five qualities of God’s powerful glory.

    September 7, 1997 -- PM THE POWER OF GOD’S GLORY Luke 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: It is the closing scene in the motion picture, Ben Hur. The sky is disappearing behind the ominous looking cloud formations. The movie camera takes a long shot of three crosses rising out of a distant hill. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Ultimate Plan

    Contributed by James May on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,426 views

    The Only True God speaks out for all men to hear. Come to Me! Assemble yourselves to Me! No other God can save but ME!

    GOD’S ULTIMATE PLAN By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to read to you and expound upon one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah chapter 45. In this chapter we can sense the power, majesty, glory and love of God, expressed from his own lips, to those who are his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible