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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 1,316 views

    Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

    Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus –the Hardest Thing To Do

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015
     | 4,851 views

    Jesus claimed that his death would draw people to God because he made the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life for us, and that’s a powerful truth.

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have had to do something that wasn’t easy to do? What do you think is the hardest thing we would ever have to do? Well, one of the hardest things we have to do is to be a follower of Jesus. Following him is one of the best things we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    You Are A Beloved Disciple Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
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     | 4,260 views

    Valentine's Day: Peter came very close to viewing himself by his failures instead of seeing himself through the eyes of Christ. He finally came to realize that he was a beloved disciple. And Jesus sees you as cherished too!

    This morning I want to address the topic of our identity in Christ, concerning how we are a people covered by grace, and how we are deeply loved and cherished. Many believers walk about feeling defeated. They come down hard on themselves and never accept the forgiveness that God wants to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Monumental Eves From The Bible PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 615 views

    This sermon explores the lives of biblical women, drawing lessons from their experiences, and emphasizing the enduring relevance and power of God's Word.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here under His gracious canopy of love and mercy. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to experience the touch of God's word, to feel its warmth, its power, its life-changing potential. We are here to open our hearts to ...read more

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    Part 2 – Genesis 19:1-38 – Saved But Stupid! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    Have you read Genesis 19 lately? Talk about a CLOSE CALL! By the absolute merciful grace of God Lot and his immediate family is saved when Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. It is a MIRACLE they survive at all.

    Part 2 - Genesis 19:1-38 - SAVED BUT STUPID! How amazing was the news story of the 15-month-old boy who survived the train accident in May this year. It all took place in a split second but for the grandmother who looked away for just a moment from the pram she was pushing, it must have seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recession Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    This lesson is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word. Fear is devastating, fear is destructive, fear is distractive, fear is deceitful, and fear is dominating.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 Obj: to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word. Fear is devastating, fear is destructive, fear is distractive, fear is deceitful, and fear is dominating. *You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But God... PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,038 views

    Explores the transformative power of trust in God's resurrection, turning trials into triumphs and fostering a deeper understanding of divine love.

    Good morning, beloved family, and welcome to the sanctuary where heaven meets earth, where our hearts meet His grace. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. As we come together, ...read more

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    Where Is God In Your Life

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,021 views

    We all live our lives in bubbles. Our goal should be to have God in the center of our bubble. Where is God in your bubble?

    Mark Engler Leonard Christian Church Leonard Missouri Where is God in your life? INTRO: In camp last summer I taught a class. The class I taught was for the Jr. High week 1, and the class was to be on Practical Christian Living. Practical Christian Living is something that we should have down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013
     | 16,433 views

    To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idolatry Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    We are plagued by our own forms of idolatry today - things which can draw us away from God

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 25, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) IDOLATRY DEFINED Text: Jeremiah 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of time the devil has been trying to get man’s allegiance diverted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021
     | 2,209 views

    A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

    SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,114 views

    This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

    The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020
     | 4,333 views

    Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

    1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,922 views

    The commandments are meant to crush us...and then draw us to Christ.

    Christ and the Commandments Mark 10:17-23 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/12 I heard about a guy who bought a new refrigerator and didn’t know what to do with his old one so he put it in his front yard with a sign that said, “Free to good home. You want it – you take it.” For three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,160 views

    Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

    In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist