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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Refiner And Purifier Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 146 views

    A revelation of Jesus Christ as the One who refines, purifies, and perfects His people for holy living and divine service.

    JESUS THE REFINER AND PURIFIER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:1-4 Key Verse: “And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sharing Compassion Like Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,262 views

    To encourage us to not only help those in need but to actively work towards creating a world where such needs no longer exist, as exemplified by the parable of the Good Samaritan.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together to engage with a powerful parable from the Gospel of Luke, a story that speaks volumes about the compassion of Christ, the desperate needs of our fellow human beings, and the call to take action. In the words of the ...read more

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    Thank You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,237 views

    This sermon explores Christ's concern, compassion, and command, urging us to deepen our understanding of His character and follow His example in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessed day, isn't it? A day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We're gathered together in this sacred space, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. A time set aside to seek, to listen, to reflect, and to respond to the ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To People Who Insist, "Love Is All You Need"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society.

    In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society. In an age when millions believe most human problems could be solved with enough tolerance, understanding and love, Jesus disagrees. In fact, Jesus gave 147 different commandments that are recorded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 29,017 views

    A sermon for the Day of Pentecost

    Pentecost John 20:19-23 Act 2:1-21 "A young man was apprenticed to a master artist who produced the most beautiful stained glass windows anywhere. The apprentice could not approach the master’s genius so he borrowed his master’s tools, thinking that was the answer. After several weeks, the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Principles Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 41,830 views

    These are spiritual growth principles

    In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight For The Elders

    Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    In this scripture we see a wonderful testimony of how God will use any body who is not afraid. God is calling youth who are not afraid to take a stand.

    In this scripture we see a wonderful testimony of how God will use any body who is not afraid. Fear is one of the greatest enemy of our success The fear of failure, will keep you from trying. The fear of being alone, we keep you from lifting up a standard. The fear of rejection, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 32,917 views

    God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

    Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Prophet In Overalls Series

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,468 views

    A prophetic call to conduct God’s justice

    He was the prophet in overalls, a farmer who wore clodhoppers on his feet, calluses on his hands, and righteous anger in his heart. Amos was his name. He hailed from a dusty little town called Tekoa, about 6 miles southeast of Bethlehem, perched on the edge of the Judean badlands. Amos was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Redempton...no Afterthought With God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Man’s sin and it dreadful consequence did not catch God by surprise. When God created Adam, He knew that Adam would sin and that to redeem mankind would necessitate the death of His own dear Son.

    OUR REDEMPTION…NO AFTERTHOUGHT WITH GOD "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    There Is Power In Jesus Our Savior

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Too many people live powerless lives as they fail to appropriate the power given through Jesus Christ our Savior. It is an equivalent to trying to drive a big car up a long steep hill while one’s engine operates only on one cylinder. There will be a lot

    There is Power in Jesus Our Savior (Matt. 28:18-20) Too many people live powerless lives as they fail to appropriate the power given through Jesus Christ our Savior. It is an equivalent to trying to drive a big car up a long steep hill while one’s engine operates only on one cylinder. There will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Little Things In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 51,137 views

    God often uses little things, little people to do His Great work. Such is the case in the Christmas story. This message shows just what god used in His Christmas message to us in His Holy Word, The Bible.

    Little Things In The Christmas Story By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:12 The story of Michaelangelo and his paintings. Someone once asked Michaelangelo, "Why he spent so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” Our great Light, Liberator, and Lord.

    TO US A CHILD IS BORN ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” If it were not for the appearance of Immanuel (God with us) we would not need to celebrate Easter. The birth of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal