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Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message focuses on the profile of what a disciple looks like.

Discipleship Luke 5:1-11 We are in the summer series, “CSI: Church,” and asking why we do what we do. The next two weeks we’re going to focus on our commitment to discipleship. One of the frustrations with the institutional church is that it forgets the mission that Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

“So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iv: Remade To Be Christ's Representative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made us to be His People and that He remade us to be our Lord's representative in these times of uncertainty is to take my task of sharing the gospel and ministering in Jesus' name seriously as never before.

REMADE TO BE ROCK-SOLID REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST “To be or not to be, that is the question.” (Shakespeare) Question to ponder: Did you decide at some point in your life what you wanted to be . . . only to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

God-Sized Changes From Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2020

God-sized changes from Christ: 1. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 1-3). 2. We are chosen as God’s children (vs. 3-5). 3. We have been given God’s grace (vs. 5-7).

God-sized Changes from Christ Ephesians 1:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - February 17, 2019 (Revised March 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Book of Ephesians. J. Vernon McGee explained the background by saying, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Thanksgiving For Their Faith, Hope, And Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018

Paul’s thanksgiving becomes unconventional because of his insertion of “God”: he is giving a genuine thanks to the one true God, not making a casual reference to whatever the gods were in Thessalonica, at the time.

4/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (1Th 1:2-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (NIV) 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Smiles On You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

The smile of God upon a life is priceless. It cannot be bought with money or earned by human effort, but it is granted through relationship with God, obedience to His Word, and a heart that seeks Him diligently.

WHEN HEAVEN SMILES ON YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 6:24-26 Supporting Texts: Psalm 67:1, Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 28:2, Proverbs 16:15, Psalm 5:12 INTRODUCTION: The blessing found in Numbers 6:24–26 is not just a benediction; it is a divine declaration of God's intention ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pagbuo Para Kay Kristo— Ipinagdiriwang Ang 9 Na Taon Ng Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan Ng Tawag Ng Diyos

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 15, 2022

Ang sermon na ito ay para sa isang simbahan na nagdiriwang ng ika-9 na anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ginagamit nito sina Saul at Ananias upang ipakita na tayo ay nilikha para sa isang layunin.

Pagbuo Para kay Kristo— Ipinagdiriwang ang 9 na Taon ng Anibersaryo ng Simbahan ng Tawag ng Diyos Exodo 4:1-13 Gawa 9:11-18 Ngayon ay isang araw ng pagdiriwang sa buhay ng ating simbahan habang inaalala natin ang kabutihan ng Diyos. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Announced By Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

When heaven announces you, no power on earth can keep you hidden. Many people strive to be recognized by men, but true and lasting recognition comes only from God.

ANNOUNCED BY HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Key Verse: “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17, KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 4:14-15, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overlooked But Ordained

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Despised But Anointed

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

This message will help you embrace your divine anointing, rise above human rejection, and walk with confidence knowing that no despising can stop your destiny.

DESPISED BUT ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Key Verse: “And David said to Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock… The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Apart For Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025

God’s favour is the divine distinguishing mark that sets His children apart for blessings, breakthroughs, and honour.

SET APART FOR FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-18 Key Verse: “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12) Supporting Texts: Genesis 39:21; Psalm 30:5; Proverbs 3:4; Daniel 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Favour is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exempted For Glory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

To be exempted for glory means God separates you from shame, reproach, and destruction, and sets you apart to reveal His splendour in your life.

EXEMPTED FOR GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1-2 Key Verses: “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exempted For Dominion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

Dominion is the believer’s covenant heritage in Christ, and through divine exemption, we are empowered to reign in life above sin, oppression, and satanic forces.

EXEMPTED FOR DOMINION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Key Verse: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Singles You Out

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, divine assignment, and fulfilment of destiny.

WHEN GOD SINGLES YOU OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:28-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, John 15:16, Esther 4:14, 1 Samuel 16:11-13 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God