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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Getting Ahead From Behind

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 303 views

    God delights in lifting those who trust in Him, even when they seem to be at the back. He specialises in taking the ignored, rejected, and delayed, and bringing them into honour and destiny fulfilment.

    GETTING AHEAD FROM BEHIND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 19:30, Genesis 41:39-44, Judges 6:14-16 INTRODUCTION: In life, there are many who begin the journey from disadvantaged positions—unnoticed, unrecognised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Santified In The Lord - Get In The Boat Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Peter’s theme throughout the 1st book is one of suffering. We continue in this difficult passage as a part of the whole. Learn what it is to be Sanctified in the LORD and in the 'same boat'.

    2011.01.16b.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD (part 2) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Peter’s message on suffering and the hope of our faith continues as a theme throughout the first book. This passage is a difficult passage to traverse without keeping in mind this theme. Last time: 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighters Vs. Flyers Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on May 31, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,057 views

    We must fight against evil and against complacency and fear. We must flee from evil and protect our kids.

    INTRODUCTION In the animal kingdom, the fight-or-flight response involves stress. Animals are inclined to fight or flee impending dangers such as predators and environmental stressors. For humans, the response is based upon an infinite number of factors, from fears to friends, from habits to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Restores Our Losses

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 48,011 views

    People don’t recover from losses, they get restored by God. Everyone faces major losses in their life and then must deal with how to handle the aftermath. Often people talk about recovering from a loss. Losses however are not so much recovered from as

    “How God Restores Our Losses” Sunday, August 9, 2009 ________________________________________ The other day Nicole was taking out Emma’s little crib and we were replacing it with a bed. Ethan was with her when she started to take the crib out of the room. He said, “Mom, you can’t get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    There are certain things you should do when life gets rough and tough.

    “Journey Through Gethsemane: Part II” Matthew 26:46 When the Going Gets Tough Introduction: The phrase, “when the going gets tough,” is a phrase that would lead one to think that a situation or a circumstance has gone bad. In the case of Jesus and his journey through the garden, at this point, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Rid Of The Laity In The Church

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,507 views

    The priesthood of all Christians is a result of God's new covenant of grace. A sermon set to help all believers see their role as priests in the Lord's Church today.

    Some memberships come with privileges... joke - 3 guys wanted to get in a watch the athletes that have gathered for the Olympics in Atlanta, but they couldn't get past the gate. Then, a guy with boxing gloves showed up. "Robertson -- boxing" Well, of course! All they had to do was pretend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,186 views

    If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

    Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Serious About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,632 views

    The sermon lays the foundation for a fuller devotion to the praying for the church and believer.

    Getting Serious About Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, Mo Do you believe in prayer? Really believe in prayer. This is how one lady came to believe. This supposedly true story started this way: One summer Saturday morning, a preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Pain Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 7, 2011
     | 8,369 views

    Pain creates difficulties and problems for people on a continual basis

    When Pain Gets Tough Isaiah 53:3-5 July 10, 2011 Morning Service Introduction There are a number of different names or titles that Jesus is known by. Many of these relate some nature of His character or some type of strength. Here are a few examples: Lion of Judah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting Your Big Rocks In

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 5, 2006
     | 2,282 views

    The only way to accomplish what is truly important in life is to get those priorities into your schedule first.

    When it comes to our lives – two things are clear. There are more rocks than we’ve got jar space! If we want to make the most of our jar space - we’ve got to make sure to get the biggest rocks in first. As we come into another fall, there will be lots of “rocks” vying your time and attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Getting Ready To Meet Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 20, 2018
     | 5,047 views

    We all will meet Jesus someday. What's your plan for that moment?

    DO YOU BELIEVE IN JUSTICE? One that’s required if you want justice is judgment. - There resides with almost all of us a desire for justice. It hurts us to watch the end of a trial and see in the verdict that someone got away with it. It’s just not right. And that bothers us. - There seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    If You Fall Then Get Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,775 views

    What is a person to do when they fall down? Does he or she stay down, or does the person get back up?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way; however, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing “falls” not in the feeling of falling into transgression, yet in the feeling of being overpowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Honouring Fathers: God’s Vessels Of Legacy (Father's Day)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 3,764 views

    Fatherhood is a divine responsibility and a sacred calling. On this Father’s Day, we pause to appreciate and honour all fathers who play vital roles in the home, church, and society.

    HONOURING FATHERS: GOD’S VESSELS OF LEGACY (FATHER'S DAY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:17-19, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 103:13, Luke 15:11–32, 1 Corinthians 4:15 INTRODUCTION: Fatherhood is a divine responsibility and a sacred calling. On this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2015
     | 7,905 views

    1) The Ground (Ephesians 1:11–13a), 2) The Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13b–14a), and 3) The Goal of our incomparable inheritance in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:14b).

    History is rife with stories of murder, extortion and robbery by siblings taking family possessions by force. They rationalize that they either deserve it or will eventually inherit it, so why not take it now? They imagine what they can do with the money and possessions to achieve their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 9, 2015
     | 6,420 views

    This message focuses on how our Reputations (both Spiritual and Natural) impact thieves of our children.

    Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:2-7 Introduction: Someone said that the apple does not fall too far from the tree. Keep this in mind as I will come back to this statement when I close. If you could give your children anything of value ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational