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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Excellence In Church Work Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 307 views

    Church work is sacred. It deserves our best, not our leftovers. Excellence is not optional for those who truly desire to honour God—it is a reflection of His character in us.

    EXCELLENCE IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 9:10, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 1:10 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, mediocrity has become a norm in many areas of life, but God never designed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Role Of Prayer In Achieving Divine Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 498 views

    One of the most powerful tools God has given us to access breakthroughs is prayer.

    THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN ACHIEVING DIVINE BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: James 5:16b “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Supporting Text: Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Ear” God's Word

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    “Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

    Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

    September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Impact Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010
     | 6,147 views

    What are the effects of anger and how does it impact others.

    Anger - Forgiveness Series Ephesians 4:26-32 January 3, 2010 About one week before Zachary was supposed to be born, Debbie’s mom flew into the airport in Springfield, Illinois. I picked her up and then we stopped and got some Chinese food to bring home to celebrate her arrival. On the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

    James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitful Christian

    Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    The need of understanding the word of God to be fruitful

    Fruitful Christin. Mathew 13:8 "Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop, a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown". There is a saying in English "Something is better than nothing" This is against what is taught by the Bible. Bible says Rev. 3:15-16 I know your deeds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Danger Of Not Following Christ-Like Leadership"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to follow Christ-like leadership.

    “This sermon was preached extemporaneously” 3 May 2009 Fourth Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers should follow pastoral leadership that is Christ-like. REFERENCES: The door, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Jesus Is Calling"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way.

    18 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way. REFERENCES: Second Sunday after Epiphany; Matthew 6:22-23 (NIV): “the eye is the lamp of the body; Note ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Spear avatar

    The Shepherd's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,927 views

    Jesus compares Himself as the True Shepherd and the Pharisees as false shepherds of the people.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “The Shepherd’s Voice” John 10:1-6 Introduction: “Hey, Pastor Tim! Yeah. I recognized your voice.” How many times has someone said something similar to you? You call and you don’t need to say who you are because they know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Close Encounters With God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,533 views

    A face to face meeting with God is not only once-in-a- lifetime experience, but is to be part of our daily life. Key parts of a meeting with God include welcome, worship, pouring out your heart, and listening to Gd.

    In the 70’s and early 80’s there was an obsession with UFO’s and making connections with alien life forms. One of the key films that was at the heart of this craze was Close Encounters of a 3rd Kind. There is a desperate search in mankind to find life outside of earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    How To Handle Conflicts

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,946 views

    A classic sermon from Adrian Rogers about resolving conflicts in relationships, particularly in marriage.

    Take your Bibles and find James chapter 1, would you please, and when you’ve found it look up here. In a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 19. One Lord, one love - achieving intimacy in marriage: that is not easy. Why is it? Well, we’re different, male and female. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,259 views

    Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

    Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Wholehearted Commitment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,420 views

    This sermon examines the priorities of wholehearted commitment.

    Scripture For the next four Sundays I plan to preach a new series of sermons, which I have titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Now, what is “wholehearted generosity”? Wholehearted is defined as “completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic; marked by complete earnest commitment; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Practicing Solitude Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Solitude 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. God has called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare