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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God’s Ways Are Higher Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025
     | 539 views

    God’s ways are often beyond human understanding, yet they are always perfect, purposeful, and full of divine wisdom. As believers, we must learn to trust in His sovereignty, even when we cannot trace His steps.

    GOD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” — Isaiah 55:8–9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tired? Rest In Me

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 17, 2022
     | 4,588 views

    Spiritual tiredness, emotional tiredness, physical tiredness, mental tiredness, which one affects you, Jesus stated that He was tired.

    TIRED? REST IN ME I AM TIRED, I AM EVEN TIRED OF GETTING TIRED, HELP LORD I AM TIRED, how many of you can say that you are tired, I mean really tired? I want you all to think of a time in your life when you were completely exhausted, that moment when your tank was empty, depleted and had nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go! And Trust In God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025
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     | 947 views

    We map out our lives, set goals, and pursue dreams. Yet, there is a greater plan at work—the divine plan of God.

    Go! And Trust in God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Introduction: Have you ever made plans only to see them fall apart? Have you ever set out on a course of action, believing it was right, only to find yourself facing obstacles and detours? As humans, we love to plan. We map out our lives, set goals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Faith In The Face Of Challenges Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
     | 426 views

    Faith is not the absence of trouble, but the unshakeable confidence in God’s promises even when circumstances seem contrary.

    FAITH IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Challenges are an inevitable part of life, but as believers, our response to trials distinguishes us from the world. Faith is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Doors Shut, God Creates New Ones

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 542 views

    When a door is closed in your face, God is already fashioning another way, often greater than what you initially hoped for. He is the Master of breakthroughs and the God who opens doors that no man can shut.

    WHEN DOORS SHUT, GOD CREATES NEW ONES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with moments when it seems like every door of opportunity, progress, or blessing has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Disrupts Your Efficiency

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 343 views

    One of God’s greatest tools of sanctifying us and bringing about his perfect will and plan is frustrating human efficiency.

    “When God Disrupts Your Efficiency” Text: Philippians 1:12 | Genesis 50:20 | Colossians 3:23 Introduction: The Illusion of Getting Things Done Have you ever had one of those days where everything was planned down to the minute? You had a schedule, a to-do list, goals. And then… all of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Will Of A Person Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 97 views

    God asks that we use our will to choose Him.

    A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. 35:18). 2. Our inner person, “God created man in His own image” (Gen. 1:27). “The Lord God . . . breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Reckon Yourself As Dead To The Law And United To Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)

    How To Reckon Yourself As Dead to the Law and United to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6) Illustration;Sometimes we as Christians need to stop along life’s road and look back. Although it might have been winding and steep, we can see how God directed us by His faithfulness. Here’s how F.E. Marsh described what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have A Dream Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    The world needs men/women with a dream- to stand for the truth of God’s Word,the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the message of the Kingdom of God.

    I Have A Dream! Opening Comments Aug 28, 1963- steps of the Lincoln Memorial … Dr Martin Luther King, Jr … delivered a speech … I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Partial Or Complete Salvation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

    Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    Installation Service

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,431 views

    A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

    Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephen Ring avatar

    Rolling Away Stones

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    The significance of the statement "Who will roll away the stone?" in Mark 6:3-4

    ROLLING AWAY STONES Easter Morning begins in darkness A darkness of despair and disillusionment A darkness of “Why did He die?” and “What will happen now?” A darkness in the heart of a mother who has lost her son A darkness in a group of followers who have lost their leader But into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,788 views

    If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

    2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    The importance of growing and developing as believers.

    20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • James Thomas avatar

    I Must Be About My Fathers Business

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 42,976 views

    There is a reward in serving God

    I must be about my Fathers business Nehhemiah 6:3 3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Luke 2:49 49 And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist