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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Preserves A Man

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025
     | 66 views

    This sermon reveals how divine preservation is the invisible hand of God that keeps a man alive, protected, and purposeful despite dangers, opposition, and seasons of adversity.

    WHEN GOD PRESERVES A MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 41:2 Key Verse: “The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.” (Psalm 41:2) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Isaiah 43:2; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 480 views

    Explores proclaiming Christ's praises, perceiving His truth, and persisting in faith amidst opposition, emphasizing Christ's all-encompassing, all-sufficient grace.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather together in our Father's house, under the banner of His love, to bask in the beauty of His Word and to celebrate the life we share in Him. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of John, a book that is ...read more

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    Narnia: Pressing On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

    NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finishing Pretty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,513 views

    It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Murder Mystery

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,762 views

    Anger, the impulse to destroy, is the direct opposite of love, the force which gives life. This is why anger is equivalent to murder in the eyes of God, who looks on the heart.

    Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. Or maybe you're not that vain, or not as self-conscious. Maybe you're one of those blissfully secure people who (once you get your clothes on) never give your appearance another ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: Meeting Aslan Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    Comparison of Aslan and God. What if we met God face to face, what would we think? What would God think?

    December 18 Narnia IV Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What would it be like to meet God face to face, would He care about me? Hoped for Results: Convey that God is there for us in the everyday and we can talk to him like He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Question About Eternity Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    Facing death is dificult, but Jesus helps us face death with confidecne by having an eteranl perspective. this is the second in a series questions Jesus asked

    Introduction: By all standards, death is the most dreaded event. Our society will pay any price to prolong life. Just one more month, or even another day; Someone has said in our early years we will spend our health to get wealth, but in our later years we spend our wealth to keep our health. Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Life's Great Challenges

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,674 views

    "Confront" is the word of choice when referring to the many and varied challenges we face in life. It means "to face, especially in challenge". (Webster)

    CONFRONTING LIFE’S GREAT CHALLENGES “…I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Out Some Giants

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    This sermon deals with the need to face our problems and take them out in the same way David faced Goliath and took him out.

    Take Out Some Giants in 94 2/9/94 1 Sam 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 1 Samuel 17:1-50 In our Old Testament reading, we met a young ordinary fellow who had a giant of a problem standing between him, and what God intended for him to come. Up to this point, he was just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Beginning 2

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,515 views

    Genesis 1:2- And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

    ..And is a word used to show relativity between 2 things. It is usually not used as the beginning of a sentence. In the above case it shows the relativity between the foregoing verse and the one about to start. And the earth was without form.. The same earth that was spoken about in the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Or That PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 65 views

    Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

    There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Which Life Do You Choose?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    A message dealing with the problem of making the right choice that people face today.

    WHICH LIFE DO YOU CHOOSE? Romans 10:17 INTRO: Choices abound in our modern world. Freedom allows us to decide many things for ourselves. Man has always had certain powers to chose. Sometimes there are a number of choices which we can make. However, in many cases we must decide from only two. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Anything. Called, Prepared And Sent - Matthew 10.1-23 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025
     | 418 views

    JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition and Persecution.

    2025.03.30. Sermon Notes. READY FOR ANYTHING. MATTHEW 10.1-23 CALLED, PREPARED and SENT William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,353 views

    God strengthens us to participate in his plan in the face of resistance.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn't it so easy to live for Jesus? Are you not glad that we live in a world that embraces Biblical truth, that encourages righteousness? • Are you not glad that we the media, Hollywood, as well as politicians doing all they can to promote Biblical values? ? • Wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Need Assistance With This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 174 views

    God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

    Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

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