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  • Daryl Grimes avatar

    Are You Wholly Following The Lord?

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    An encouragement from the life of Caleb to "wholly follow the Lord." I have just given you an "outline skeleton." I pray that God can use this in your ministry and you can add your own "meat" to the structure.

    [Scripture Introduction] [Scripture Reading] [Introduction] [FCF] Wholly following the Lord has great rewards, but the rewards only come at great expense to the flesh. [Proposition] Wholly following the Lord may have great expense to the flesh, but the outcome is worth whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Midnight Cry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    Emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and wisdom in anticipation of the Lord's return.

    Beloved friends, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation that I welcome you all to this blessed gathering today. We are here, not by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not just to listen, but to lean in, to learn, and to live out the truths that God ...read more

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    What About Felix? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 621 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of postponing faith decisions, urging believers to live righteously and self-controlled, mindful of God's impending judgment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and worship, where we gather under the banner of Christ's love, with hearts aflame and spirits eager to engage with God's word. Today, we turn our gaze towards Acts 24:25, a passage that holds within its lines profound truths that speak to our ...read more

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    The God Who Preserves Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026
     | 42 views

    God is the ultimate guardian of destiny, ensuring that every plan, purpose, and promise He has for His children is protected, preserved, and fulfilled in due season.

    THE GOD WHO PRESERVES YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 37:28 Key Verse: “For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved forever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.” (Psalm 37:28, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:4; Jeremiah 1:5; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overtaking Those Ahead Of You By Divine Speed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 963 views

    No matter who seems to have gone ahead of you in life, when divine speed comes upon you, you can overtake and even surpass them by God's grace.

    OVERTAKING THOSE AHEAD OF YOU BY DIVINE SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Amos 9:13, Isaiah 40:31, Joel 2:7, Psalm 18:29, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Forth: Your Time Has Come

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
     | 414 views

    When God says “come forth,” no grave can keep you, no stone can hold you, and no force of darkness can resist your rising.

    COME FORTH: YOUR TIME HAS COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:43-44 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, Psalm 102:13, 2 Corinthians 6:2 INTRODUCTION: There comes a time in life when divine timing aligns with human destiny—when the voice of God calls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 398 views

    God’s visitation is not a myth or a religious cliché—it is a divine reality. He still visits individuals, families, churches, and nations today. One moment of God’s visitation can change a lifetime of frustration.

    GOD OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Ruth 1:6, Luke 1:68, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 7:16 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “God of visitation” refers to the deliberate, divine interruption of human affairs by the Almighty. When God visits, things change. Barrenness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marital Settlement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025
     | 346 views

    God delights in settling His children maritally, granting them peace, joy, and fruitfulness through His divine order for marriage.

    MARITAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Key Verse: “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.” – Proverbs 18:22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 68:6; Isaiah 34:16; Proverbs 19:14; 1 Corinthians 7:2 INTRODUCTION: Marriage is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Altars Of Limitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 548 views

    Every altar of limitation speaking against your destiny must be broken so you can walk in liberty and fulfil God’s purpose for your life.

    BREAKING THE ALTARS OF LIMITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-32 Key Verse: “And it came to pass the same night, that the Lord said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Who Visits At The Appointed Time Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 18, 2025
     | 182 views

    No matter how long you have been waiting, God’s appointed time will surely come, and when it does, nothing can stop it.

    THE GOD WHO VISITS AT THE APPOINTED TIME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:11; Habakkuk 2:3; Galatians 4:4; Psalm 102:13; Romans 9:9 INTRODUCTION: Our God is the Master of times and seasons. He does not act randomly or by accident. Every divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Want To Be Great For God

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    A challenging message to believers on the requirement of following Christ.

    Do You Want to Be Great? Luke 9:23-26 Question: Do you want to be great? Do you want to be great for God? Reality: Do you remember after the resurrection when Jesus approached Peter after Peter had denied Him three times? Not that I or any one of you have consciously denied in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Name

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 27,540 views

    Do people associate your name with the power of God or do they wonder who you are.

    “What is Your Name” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen.12:2 “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” There is an old saying that goes “sticks and stones may break my bone, but names will never hurt me” ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Overcoming Demonic Powers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,436 views

    Multitudes who start down the road of permissiveness are soon trapped in a lifestyle of enslaving addictions and shameless practices that rob them of self-respect, satisfaction, and hope. Essentially, Satan has them in his power, just as he had the maniac

    Overcoming Demonic Powers (Mark 5:1-5:20) Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ’s truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,079 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran