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  • Keith Shuler avatar

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Series

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    Leaders who fail to tithe should not be permitted to make decisions governing the body of Christ.

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Joshua 7 Robbery in any nation is a serious crime. It can result in various forms of punishment. Some people loose a hand while others spend time in prison. Stealing is also a crime in the Kingdom of God, as we shall see in our lesson today. Historically, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
     | 455 views

    The Kingdom of God is not just a physical domain but a spiritual reality governed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    THE KINGDOM AND THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Romans 14:17, Acts 1:8 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." – Romans 14:17 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wisdom That Establishes Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 103 views

    This chapter teaches that destinies are secured, lives are governed, and kingdoms are preserved through divine wisdom.

    THE WISDOM THAT ESTABLISHES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:1-28 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Isaiah 33:6; Matthew 7:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Solomon had just ascended the throne under divine direction and strong foundational counsel from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 233 views

    To be spiritually minded is to have a mindset, attitude, and focus that is governed by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

    BECOMING SPIRITUALLY MINDED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:6 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Galatians 5:16-17, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: To be spiritually minded is to have a mindset, attitude, and focus that is governed by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018
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     | 13,054 views

    A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

    Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Church Ordinances

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,549 views

    or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city g

    or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government. Matthew 28 19 Go ye therefore, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time For A Revolution (Part Iii) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Today, we continue our study of the word revolution and we concentrate on its final meaning: “The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed.” Throughout history, we’ve seen many situations in wh

    For the past two weeks we have learned that a revolution is the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit. It also has the connotation of a sudden, radical and complete change. Thus, we established it is time for a revolution in our lives because we have orbited too far away from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
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     | 10,031 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Scriptures Inspired

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    Scripture is verbally inspired of God and is the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. The world is trying it’s best to live without the Bible, unfortunately too many Christians attempt the same thing.

    The Scriptures Inspired Intro.: There are incredible stories of wealthy people who live in poverty (not wanting to spend their own money). Whereas, we, as Christians, live as paupers when we have the greatest wealth in the world, the Bible. The Bible has been a target for persecution for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

    “I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    The Righteous Never Forsaken

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

    Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Rendering To Caesar As A Believer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    This is a very simple outline dealing with the good and bad of government, and our response to govenment as a believer in Christ.

    RENDERING TO CAESAR AS A BELIEVER Matthew 22:21 I THE REASON FOR GOVERNMENT – Judges 21:25 A People are self-centered, and as such walked away from God B The needs of the community are important 1 There were safety and protection needs 2 Judges were established to lead the people 3 When issue was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Reap What You Sow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 623 views

    The law of sowing and reaping is a divine principle established by God, and it governs both the natural and spiritual realms.

    YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION Life operates on the principle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discovering Your "why" For Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,382 views

    Worship is the centerpiece that governs everything in your life, my believing friends. A centerpiece is where the presence of one thing governs everything else related to your life spiritually. The Bible says every little piece of our lives is to honor the Lord.

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Discovering Your Why for Life. One day a man walks up to Jesus and says, “Lord, what’s the most important thing in the Bible?” Jesus replied this way: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist