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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Determined To Win Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 576 views

    To be determined to win means to run with focus, discipline, endurance, and dependence on God. Life may not always go as planned, but when you refuse to give up, you position yourself for divine victory.

    DETERMINED TO WIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 8:37, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 24:16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a race. But unlike earthly races, this one has eternal rewards. Many people start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Renewed Hunger For God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 890 views

    God desires that His children remain hungry for His presence. The more we seek Him, the more He fills us with His Spirit. A renewed hunger for God will restore intimacy, fuel revival, and transform lives.

    A RENEWED HUNGER FOR GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:6, Exodus 33:14-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 63:1-2, John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION There is a deep longing in the human soul that nothing in this world can satisfy except the presence of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 483 views

    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Pray God's Way

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,970 views

    How to pray God’s way.

    How to Pray Matthew 6:7, 8; 7:7-8 Prayer is an essential part in our walk with God. One of the reasons why some people don’t enjoy prayer is because they don’t see it as a process that builds their relationship with God. The following is a basic guideline for praying: Be Spontaneous: Try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Mine A Double

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

    II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Most Important Thing

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    The world has gone crazy! Everything has to be instant and we want things to be done yesterday! What was meant to save time now takes up our time (email, cell phones). Jesus tells us above all the noise of life: “What is the most important thing?”

    Introduction: The world has gone crazy! Everything has to be instant and we want things to be done yesterday! What was meant to save time now takes up our time (email, cell phones). We have heard two messages: ‘Sabbath’ and ‘Feet of Jesus’. I want to reinforce today so that it is heard above ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Saint Francis For The Twenty-First Century Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018
     | 4,060 views

    St. Francis stands out in the thirteenth century, perhaps the last great Catholic century, and a recovery of his spirit would be a good start toward converting the culture of this twenty-first century.

    October 4, 2018 St. Francis of Assisi The saint we celebrate today is probably the most famous one of the second Christian millennium, and I suspect also the one we need most to emulate today. Our modern culture is steeped in materialism and consumerism. I can prove that by asking you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Calling Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,593 views

    We are all called by God to salvation and service, but we must learn to hear and answer His call amidst the interference in our lives.

    Hey! Welcome! We're going to dive into some cool stories about Samuel and David and see what they can teach us about God's call in our lives. A.W. Tozer once said, 'God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we only plan things we can do ourselves.' So, let's get ...read more

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  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Ready For Jesus The Messiah (Advent / Christmas)

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    Are we ready mentally and spiritually to celebrate Messiah’s arrival?

    Ready For Jesus The Messiah (Advent / Christmas) (Luke 1:39-40) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/ready4jc.html] Luke 1:39-40 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    A Graduation Message

    Graduation Sunday June 5th, 2005 Perfect Peace Every year this Sunday seems to sneak up on me faster and faster. It seems as though we have our school kick-off and welcome a new group of seniors and in the blink of an eye we’re sending them off in this service. Every class that I have had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Rebuilding Faith - United Focus Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
     | 7,566 views

    The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to renewing our faith. Using the example and ministry of Nehemiah, participants will walk one step per week closer to a renewal of faith. Diagram for series available at "http://www.michaelrhodge.com".

    REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Four: “Staying the Course” (United Focus) Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 10-16 Source: One of the resources in this week’s session is a message by Pastor Brian Bill of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Magee avatar

    How To Treat Those Who Are Busy Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    As we continue our series, “How to Treat Others”, I want us to talk about, “How to treat those who are busy.” And I have a feeling it will really be a sermon about how to treat yourself.

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off for a drive, Tattoo had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Kornahrens avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,946 views

    As the Church,it is high time that we stopped being distractedby things that really do not matter that have no bearing upon salvation and that Jesus Christ never even mentioned And start focusing in on that commandment on that emotion that Christ to

    I was driving up to Pittsburgh the other day for a meeting with Pastor Bish When all of the sudden the car in front of me, the car that I had been following for about 10 to 15 miles dropped to about 15 mph slower than they were going Not only that, but the car started to weave from side to side ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Possession Of Jesus

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,192 views

    Unpacks fellowship with the Lord through Mary & Martha spoken at a funeral of a believer.

    Read the scripture Luke 10:38 -42. The greatest possession I have chosen this passage of Mary and Martha meeting Jesus because the story of these two sisters reminds me a great deal of our dear sister Grace and points us to the greatest possession any person can obtain. From this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quitters - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 4,338 views

    Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

    I. Introduction In a 2016 research project a study of how long New Year's Resolutions actually last. Here are the results: Only 64 percent last longer than the first month and only 46 percent last longer than six months. Even more discouraging is the statistic that only 14 percent of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal