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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Believer And Corrupt Communication

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 238 views

    This sermon provides a deep insight into how believers should control their words and overcome corrupt communication.

    THE BELIEVER AND CORRUPT COMMUNICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:8, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Faith - God's Priority - Our Blessing

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    Pentecost 19: Many things distract us from the blessings our faith point us toward. But Jesus says to rid ourselves of the things that can harm our faith.

    When I first bought my car, it was a joy to keep it up. I washed and cleaned it several times a week. I didn’t like for Sofi or the kids to eat in it. I was careful to park it so that it wouldn’t be damaged by others opening their doors into it. Oil changes were religious experiences. Taking care ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gate Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,501 views

    The sermon focuses on Jesus as "the gate" that not only protects the sheep from harm, but also provides the entry point into the abundant life he intends for all of us.

    We are going through the book of John. Last week, we finished off the story of the blind man who was miraculously cured. Someone who was blind from birth. Jesus walked along the road, placed mud in the man’s eye, and said now go and wash, and he washed and he was healed. Not only was he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Who's Shaping You? Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,511 views

    Like guardrails on the highway, God’s wisdom gives us guidance on how our desire for intimacy can be channeled in an appropriate direction, without bringing harm to us or others.

    Who's Shaping You? Prov. chapter 5: 1-23 Prov. 6:20-35 In our study of the Book of Proverbs we find that the promise of success for the righteous and destruction for the wicked need to read as general principles that are usually—but not always—fulfilled on this side of glory . ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Of Divine Protection

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025
     | 538 views

    God is our refuge and fortress, shielding His people from harm and danger. Divine protection means that God safeguards His children from both physical and spiritual attacks.

    THE GOD OF DIVINE PROTECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-4 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 121:7-8, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

    JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Raymond Pooley avatar

    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

    Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Giving The Spirit Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the motivation behind our use of our God-given spiritual gifts.

    This morning we are going to conclude our discussion of Spiritual Gifts by talking about how to turn control of our lives over to the Spirit. Thus far we’ve talked about the nature of spiritual gifts, that they are God given abilities that are to be used to build up the Church and help other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,487 views

    It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

    “Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Laura LeBlanc avatar

    There Is A Time To Boast

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    This sermon is to advise against bragging on one’s self and to motivate you to brag on Jesus.

    This morning I want to speak to you about a subject that many of you do not want to hear about; Pride. Pride is defined as the quality or state of being proud, or of having excessive self-esteem. The definition of proud is an act or attribute; meaning having proper respect. Many Christians brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Mirick avatar

    How To Have A Spirit-Led Life!

    Contributed by Ron Mirick on May 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    A motivational message challenging us to give the leadership of our lives over to the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO HAVE A SPIRIT-LED LIFE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To motivate the listener to give the leadership of their life over to Jesus Christ. To help them reevaluate their life and what they do. CENTRAL IDEA: The listener should walk away from this message challenged to become more deeply involved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Giants, Keep On Coming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,633 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Three Things That Make An Oustanding Mother

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 8, 2002
    based on 524 ratings
     | 45,480 views

    To motivate the hearer to seek the power of God to enable him/her to become a successful parent.

    THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER Luke 2:1-7 TEXT: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Pictures Of A Father's Heart. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
     | 3,992 views

    Love, there is simply nothing like it. The ability of love to motivate and aceept is almost unbelievable.

    A Love that runs Part 2 Love- characteristic of God’s heart A. Love is the greatest force because it flows from the Father God’s heart and into this dark and cold world 1. It was love that sent God into the garden looking for his fallen children. a. God went looking for Adam, Adam did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite