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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Good News Is Coming

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 5, 2025
     | 407 views

    Good news refreshes the soul like cold water on a hot day. No matter the dryness of the season, God is faithful to send His word of joy, healing, provision, and restoration.

    GOOD NEWS IS COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:25 “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 52:7, Nahum 1:15, Luke 1:13-14, Romans 10:15, Psalm 126:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Life can often feel dry, hard, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Title: The Unthinkable Absence: What If Jesus Never Came To Earth? Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,882 views

    Let us imagine, if only for a moment, a world without Jesus Christ. What would our lives look like? What impact would His absence have on our present reality?

    Dear brothers and sisters, today I want to take you on a profound journey of contemplation. Let us imagine, if only for a moment, a world without Jesus Christ. What would our lives look like? What impact would His absence have on our present reality? It is a question that calls us to delve into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Water Walking In The Storms Of Life.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2023
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     | 1,607 views

    Jesus is an ever present help in the day of trouble.

    WATER WALKING IN THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. MATTHEW 14:22-24. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake while He dismissed the people. Then He went into a mountain to pray. By the time evening had come, the ship was in the midst of the lake, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unexpected Visitor

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,630 views

    A Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

    January 29, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 The Unexpected Visitor Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus opens up his Sermon on the Mount with a real show-stopper. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Characterless People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    The words rendered "murmurers" and "complainers" occur nowhere else in the New Testament. The words are synonymous terms to express the same thought with more strength and emphasis.

    09.11.23 Jude 1:16 Characterless People Jude 1:16: “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.” Murmurers and Complainers: The words rendered "murmurers" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rising Above Life's Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    An inspiring message about rising above the challenges brought about by life's unpredictable changes, such as death and shifts in leadership.

    Today, we will explore a powerful message about overcoming uncontrollable circumstances brought about by changes due to death and leadership. The story revolves around David and Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul and son of Jonathan. It is a tale of distress caused by change, an invitation ...read more

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    He Knows Me By Name SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 2,194 views

    It's an amazing thing! God knows my Name.

    It's an amazing thing! God knows my name. There's a song by Tasha Cobbs entitled "He Knows My Name." It's a powerful song that reminds us of the comforting truth that God knows us personally. Tonight, we will explore the significance of God knowing our names and what it means for us. Out of all the ...read more

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    Judging Him Faithful Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 19, 2025
     | 98 views

    This sermon illustrates how Sarah overcame the physical impossibility of her age by shifting her focus from her own weakness to God's character, judging Him to be faithful to His promises and thereby receiving the strength to bring forth life.

    Introduction: The Laughter of Doubt vs. The Laughter of Faith If you know the story in Genesis, you know that when Sarah first heard she would have a son, she laughed. It wasn't a laugh of joy; it was a laugh of disbelief. She was ninety years old. Her husband, Abraham, was one hundred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weary World Rejoices

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025
     | 98 views

    As we approach this Christmas season, my beloved country - Philippines, like the world around us, has known weariness, struggle, and darkness. Yet God reminds us that His Light has come, and the weary world can rejoice.

    Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As we approach this Christmas season, I feel compelled to write to you with a message of hope and encouragement inspired by Isaiah 9:2: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up And Get Dressed! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 30,193 views

    Sometimes people are so content they get into a spiritual rut where nothing ever changes. Part of the problem is with us preachers. There is so much Sermonic Sominex dispensed in churches today, it lulls people to sleep.

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 13, verse 11. Today I want to talk to you about “Wake Up and Get Dressed!” So you won’t have to keep looking at your watch, I’m putting a clock up here for you. I know for some of you, when you come to church and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconquerable-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2019
     | 3,356 views

    2 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

    UNCONQUERABLE-I—1Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: *This first portion of 'Unconquerable'(points 1-4) was preached impromptu/‘off-the-cuff’(without definitive notes, points, or illustrations)—the following points(1-4) were distilled after being preached. Presented 11/10/2019am to: FBC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Christ Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

    Contributed by Brandon Nealy on Sep 2, 2014
     | 10,115 views

    A Christ centered, hopeful look at addiction

    The Counterfeit Christ of Alcohol & Drugs Idols of the Heart By Brandon Nealy Bible Text: Proverbs 23:19-35 Preached on: Sunday, May 15, 2011 Northside Baptist Church 800 Jefferson Blvd Lafayette, LA 70501 Website: www.wearechristchurch.com Online Sermons: www.sermonaudio.com/brandonnealy Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 11,941 views

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you kno

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding On To Hope

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,365 views

    This sermon deals with the necessity for hope in our lives by looking at Joseph.

    Holding On To Hope 12/12/99 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 There was a man in the bible who lived longer than the century we are about to close. Altogether he was 147 when they laid him in the tomb. He knew what it was like to watch his childhood sweetheart die in childbirth. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving As Jesus Loved

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,647 views

    "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

    Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational