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The Tower Of Babel: Unity Without God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2026

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This message teaches that unity without God leads to pride, confusion, and divine intervention, emphasizing the need for godly alignment in every collective effort.

THE TOWER OF BABEL: UNITY WITHOUT GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Key Verse: “And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts. John wrote, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us." (I John 4:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you excel in your love for people so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Teamwork Needed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003

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Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Enter His Rest Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

based on 74 ratings

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God has promised us a Sabbath Rest, but we must give effort in order to enter that rest.

Enter into His Rest Hebrews 4 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: The word that keeps popping up in Hebrews 4 is the word “rest.” That word means a lot more to me now than it did when I was a teen-ager. Back then, I could stay up all night and not think a thing about it. But now ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary -- Series

Contributed by David Haun on Nov 30, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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God’s selection of a common girl offers guidance for our service, and hope for our effort in Christ.

Christmas Series One MARY -- "I’M AVAILABLE" Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida November 30, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun Take a moment to remember when you were 14 years old. It was an awkward time (though you didn’t think so then). Your hormones were doing funny things. Your voice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018

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The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

Amend Your Ways!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2014

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There are some people who are never bothered to find out the root cause of the problems and make an effort to change!

Amend your ways! Jeremiah 7:3 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.” Our website: http://worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ Follow me at https://www.facebook.com/bala.samson At last I got the right ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Upliftment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 7, 2025

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While human upliftment depends on connections, skills, or effort, supernatural upliftment comes solely from God.

Supernatural Upliftment Study Text: Psalm 27:6 Introduction: Supernatural upliftment is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human understanding or effort. It defies natural laws and limitations, showcasing God's power, favour, and grace. While human upliftment depends on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Covering With Leaves To Covering By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2026

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This message contrasts human efforts to hide sin with God’s redemptive covering through grace and sacrifice.

FROM COVERING WITH LEAVES TO COVERING BY GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:7-21 Key Verse: “Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:10, Zechariah 3:3,-5, Romans 13:14, Hebrews 9:22, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Futility Of Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2022

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Religious exercise can become a snare if in our efforts we fail to seek the Lord. Religion for the sake of religion is a dreadful snare.

“Like a pregnant woman who writhes and cries out in her pangs when she is near to giving birth, so were we because of you, O LORD; we were pregnant, we writhed, but we have given birth to wind. We have accomplished no deliverance in the earth, and the inhabitants of the world have not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Shout The Victory

Contributed by Larry Whitley on Apr 12, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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The Finish work of savation no human effort is needed, only what we try to added would ruin it.

It Is Finished "SHOUTS OF VICTORY!" TEXT John 19: 19-30 Text Rev 21: 6 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Rev. 21:6 and he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Commission....our Purpose

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on Mar 18, 2004

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Expository message applying Paul’s commission towards the lost while exhorting believers to greater evangelistic effort

Intro Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Might Have Been?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Little effort, little satisfication? there are no sadder words of pen or tongue, than the words, what might have been.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN, IF I TRIED A LITTLE HARDER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Have we really been trying? Oct. 1978: Mrs. Fannie Turner of Little Rock, Arkansas passed her written drivers test on the 104th attempt, and thus made the Guinness Book of World Records. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Figuring God

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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Despite our best efforts to understand the Doctrine of the Trinity, we can never quite figure God out.

Figuring God John 16:12-15 May 22, 2005 Let’s play a few games this morning. You’ve seen these little puzzles that are called “brain teasers.” Let’s see if you can figure these puzzles out. A customer at a 7-11 store selected four items to buy, and was told that the cost was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

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