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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025
     | 563 views

    The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

    TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Upside-Down Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 29, 2025
     | 152 views

    This sermon delves into teaching of Jesus Christ: The first will be last, and the last will be first.

    Introduction: The Race to Be First Church, have you ever noticed how obsessed the world is with being first? Think of school days: the first honor, the valedictorian, the one with the medal around their neck. Parents clap the loudest when their child is first. Even at children’s parties, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When To Put The Cup Down Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 14 views

    A sermon discussing Christian liberty

    When to Put the Cup Down 1st Corinthians Series CCCAG 10-5-2025 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 ________________________________________ Introduction — The Mug on My Shelf Years ago, I was working on a medical team for a Renaissance Fair when one of the vendors had a severe medical emergency. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Born To Excel But Tied Down

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 230 views

    God created you to excel, but invisible limitations can keep you from fulfilling your divine purpose.

    BORN TO EXCEL BUT TIED DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 49:3-4 Key Verse: “Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He's Preparing The Way!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,121 views

    If you are willing to seek God to be the source for the direction in your life, He won't let you down. He will keep His promises to you and He takes each one of His promises very seriously!

    He's Preparing the Way! Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Brought Heaven Down PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 847 views

    This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

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    The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,974 views

    There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

    THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staring Down Your Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2024
     | 803 views

    Behold the glory of the Lord and be bold in your service for the Lord.

    There is an old Peanuts cartoon, in which Linus has just written a comic strip of his own, and he wants Lucy's opinion. In the first frame, he tentatively hands Lucy his comic strip and says, “Lucy, would you read this and tell me if you think it is funny?” In the next frame, you see Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Has Come Down! Series

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025
     | 94 views

    We're in week two of Advent, and today we're talking about PEACE! Not that fake peace the world tries to sell you. Not that temporary peace that falls apart when trouble comes. But that SUPERNATURAL, HEAVEN-SENT, CANT-NOBODY-TAKE-IT-AWAY PEACE that only Jesus can give!

    THE SHEPHERDS' STORY (Luke 2:8-14) Now let me take you back to that night—that HOLY NIGHT—when everything changed. There were shepherds out in the fields, doing what they always did—watching over their sheep through the long, dark night. These weren't fancy people. These weren't ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come Down And Save Yourself

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

    Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,988 views

    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Rust avatar

    Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 34,552 views

    God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.

    Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Heart Sitting Down?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    The peace of God-- its importance and how to acquire it.

    Is Your Heart Sitting Down? Col 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bowing Down: A Surrendered Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 7,467 views

    The basics of genuine thanksgiving to God.

    Outline 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Major Exposition a. Textual Movement i. Heart-Commands, Love for God-Love for God’s Word. b. The gift of purity. (v.9-13) c. Rejoicing over God’s law as with great riches. (v.14) d. Covet the things of God. (v.15-16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church