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    Have's & Have Not's PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 1,241 views

    Assurance of eternal life is found solely in faith in Jesus Christ, as He is the true God and eternal life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that's near and dear to all of us: the assurance of eternal life. Now, this isn't just for those of us who have it all figured out, or those who feel like they don't have anything. This is for everyone, because the assurance of ...read more

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    The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 1,304 views

    This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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    Choose Joy! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2025
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    True joy can only come through a heart surrendered fully to Jesus Christ and a life lived obediently in Him.

    BARNEY ELLIOT WARREN, WROTE THIS HYMN IN 1900: “I HAVE FOUND THE PLEASURE I ONCE CRAVED; IT IS JOY AND PEACE WITHIN. WHAT A WONDROUS BLESSING! I AM SAVED FROM THE AWFUL GULF OF SIN… IT IS JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY….” IT TRULY IS DIFFICULT TO PUT FULLY INTO WORDS THE BLISS OF EXPERIENCING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Happens When We Die?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
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    Expanded outline. Looks at 2 destinations for those who die. Suitable for intro before prayer meeting.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? - Revelation 6:9-11 The last time we met, we looked together at Revelation 6, this same passage of Scripture, and looked at what it means, what it costs to be a Christian, and there is a cost. If your Christianity cost you nothing, than I would suggest that you are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “when Prayers Go Unanswered”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 9, 2010
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    No matter how difficult our lives may be, God has not left us alone. Often, when things are difficult and God seems silent, it is our cue to come away from life’s distractions so that we can synchronize ourselves with God again.

    “When Prayers Go Unanswered” Habakkuk 1:2 NIV 2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? At times it may seem that God has hides His face from us, when we don’t receive an immediate answer to our prayers. We pray, we pour our hearts out to God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Outrunning Horses: The Power Of Divine Speed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025
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    Divine speed is a gift that accelerates your destiny. When the hand of the Lord is upon you, time and natural limitations no longer define your progress. God can cause you to outrun horses, break records, and achieve the impossible.

    OUTRUNNING HORSES: THE POWER OF 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: Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 2:9, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Slow To Anger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2023
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     | 3,460 views

    In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.

    Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So Far So God

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,624 views

    In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful chapters in Scripture.

    For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com __________________________ This message concludes our SFSG: So Far So God series. In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Receive An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    There are four attitudes i believe we need in order to have answered to our prayers

    HOW TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER FROM GOD Power Through Prayer - Part 4 Luke 1:5-23 Pastor Jeff Seaman We’re in a series of messages on "Power Through Prayer". The first week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. The second week we talked about the five conditions of prayer. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Never Die?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017
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    Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

    Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh Lord, Roll That Stone Away!

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025
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    The stone that was meant to keep Jesus in the grave could not stop Him. Today, every obstacle hindering your progress must be rolled away.

    OH LORD, ROLL THAT STONE AWAY! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-6 "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it." – Matthew 28:2 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:3-4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Takes You The Long Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 337 views

    The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

    WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    September: My Month Of Travail, Birthing And Manifestation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025
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    September, the ninth month, represents the season of travail, birthing, and manifestation when long-awaited promises and prophecies must come to pass.

    SEPTEMBER: MY MONTH OF TRAVAIL, BIRTHING AND MANIFESTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 66:7-9 Key Verse: “Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.” (Isaiah 66:9) Supporting Texts: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Steps In Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
     | 1,576 views

    There are situations in life where human help becomes useless and efforts appear wasted. When Lazarus died, it was a hopeless situation. But when God stepped in, the story changed.

    WHEN GOD STEPS IN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:39-44 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 43:2, Luke 7:11-16, Mark 4:35-41, Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: There are situations in life where human help becomes useless and efforts appear wasted. When Lazarus died, it was a hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maximising Divine Chances

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 455 views

    In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil purpose, and to walk in greatness.

    MAXIMISING DIVINE CHANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 10:5, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God