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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Unstoppable By Storms Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 337 views

    Jesus never promised a storm-free life, but He did promise His abiding presence through every situation. Storms may test our faith, but they also reveal the authority of Christ in us. You can live an unstoppable life, even when surrounded by contrary winds.

    UNSTOPPABLE BY STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 46:1-3; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; Acts 27:21-25; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of storms—unexpected trials, opposition, and shaking moments that try to stop your forward movement. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Glory Of Son Of Man

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 4,354 views

    I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the

    I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the world's expectations. IV. TEXT: John 13:31-32 (New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

    REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Your Work In Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 19, 2022
     | 1,903 views

    Work produced by faith,” their “labor prompted by love,” and their “endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” That’s a good formula for our christian faithful life. Amen.

    Your Work in Faith Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father. - 1 Thessalonians 1:3 There’s a wonderful story about a little girl named Mary who survived a hurricane in October 1991. A small ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Face The World Confident Of God's Judgment

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    What encouragement does God's judgment bring to me to live my faith despite the world's opposition? Parts: A. The world opposes your faith. B. God's judgment encourages your faith.

    Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Theme: Face the World Confident of God's Judgment A. The world opposes your faith B. God's judgment encourages your faith Season: End Times 2: Last Judgment Date: November 7, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Who? Me?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 19, 2019
     | 2,754 views

    The Navy SEALs are a pretty exclusive and elite group of men. But you and I are part of the most elite group in the world …. We are Christians!

    Hooyah! Anyone here a Navy SEAL? Anyone here want to become a Navy SEAL? I’m afraid it’s a pretty elite group and none of us would be qualified to enter the training program. First of all, you have to be a man … sorry, ladies. You have to be an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Eagle In The Bible: A Symbol Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025
     | 580 views

    The eagle symbolises the Christian life of strength, vision, renewal, perseverance, and divine protection.

    THE EAGLE IN THE BIBLE: A SYMBOL OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Prescription For Spiritual Perfection

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    To establish the requirements for one to know and achieve spiritual perfection. This lesson will discuss the importance of a life of sacrifice, unconformity to the world and a transformation into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Life of Sacrifice 2. A Life of Unconformity 3. A Life of Transformation Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a “Prescription for Perfection.” Is spiritual perfection even possible? Many have given up on this idea. Some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Profile Of End Time Man

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 1, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 10,023 views

    Of course, we live in perilous times.

    Profile of End Time Man Evolutionists speak of Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man, so I decided to use the term of End Time man for this lesson. Some Baptists call each other Neanderthals and I thank God that I am a Neanderthal and not one of the other group. It also seemed fitting since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,589 views

    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Ishmael Idea Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,669 views

    What happens when God’s people don’t stand up for what they know is right?

    OPEN: Henry Ward Beecher was a very famous preacher in his day. When he was a boy, it is said that the teacher in the school he attended asked a classmate a question The boy answered, but his teacher became visibly upset with his answer and cried testily: "Sit down!" This frightened the boy… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Cave Men

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    This message shows the dangers in becoming burned out as a Christian. Even though you are greatly used of God is can happen.

    Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1:21 Title: "Cave Men" Introduction: LET'S GET THE PICTURE: The Great prophet of God who had dazzled the people of the land with a ministry filled with signs & wonders has become a "Man on the Run." * Here he is in a CAVE. He has run away from the very wickedness that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Taking Christ With You

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,976 views

    For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Dovenmuehle avatar

    Today

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,435 views

    And so we live in Today - a time between Yesterday and Tomorrow. Yesterday when God’s plan of salvation was made known and Tomorrow when all of creation will be re-made complete and whole. We live in Today, between the act of salvation and its completion.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. “But encourage each other daily, while it is still called Today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” Hebrews 3:13 HCSB The author of Hebrews uses the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God Created Us To Love

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,362 views

    God’s love is the ultimate reality and truth. Nothing compares with God’s love. Nothing can separate us from God’s love. But we must accept God’s love.

    Consider this: 1. God created you to love you and God wants you to spend eternity with Him. 2. God has an enemy who hates you and wants you to spend eternity in Hell away from God. 3. The nature of God’s love demands that we have the power to choose whether we accept or reject the love of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ