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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    How To Please God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 23, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    We can’t live up to our own expectations any more than we can live up to everyone else’s demands. For a Christian, the goal is not to please self, but to please God.

    Alba 10-22-2023 HOW TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Back in 1975 Rick Nelson recorded a song called “Garden Party.” The song tells about the day he learned the truth: "You can’t please everyone." If you remember the TV show, Ozzie and Harriet, you know that Ricky Nelson was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ultimate Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
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     | 1,418 views

    The concept of an "ultimate breakthrough" speaks to moments in our lives when God intervenes powerfully, bringing about significant change and transformation. It is a divine act that transcends our human limitations and expectations.

    ULTIMATE BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 – "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:13 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Crucible== Genuine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
     | 587 views

    Today we seem to expect exemption from suffering and test. There is a false teaching that if we are really close to God we will not be tested. Ask Abraham, Job, David, Joseph and Jesus about seasons of testing?

    CRUCIBLE == GENUINE! HOT TRIALS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We go through seasons of tests. Sometimes the trials are so hot we almost seem hopeless. HANG ON! Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Whenever You Come Together...edifying The Church

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2023
     | 2,311 views

    Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether song, testimony, word, or praise, share to increase in the unity of our faith, together. Come to share, to give, and to receive of the LORD with expectation.

    2023.06.11.Sermon. Whenever you come together. Come to share and receive William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether a song, a testimony, a word of understanding or a message of praise, Let these things be shared to increase unity in faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anointed To Do Better Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 797 views

    God does not anoint people to remain the same; He anoints them to transform their world. As you seek God’s anointing, expect supernatural breakthroughs, divine speed, wisdom, and empowerment for greater works.

    ANOINTED TO DO BETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13; Acts 13:22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of God is not just a religious ritual; it is a divine empowerment that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary vessels for His purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Deborah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 1,400 views

    Deborah was a rare and extraordinary leader in Israel. She was a prophetess, judge, warrior, and worshipper. Her life teaches us that God calls and equips those who are willing to serve Him, regardless of societal expectations.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEBORAH – PROPHETESS AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 4:4 "And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time." Supporting Texts: Judges 5:7, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 46:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Desire To Bless Others

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 455 views

    The desire to bless others is a powerful spiritual posture that honours God and enriches lives. It requires a heart attuned to God’s love, a willingness to give without expectation, and faith that God will multiply the seed sown.

    THE DESIRE TO BLESS OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 13:2 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Proverbs 11:25, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:38, Romans 12:13 INTRODUCTION: Blessing others is a divine principle that echoes throughout Scripture. It reflects the heart of God, who delights in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Desire To Serve Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,706 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Deldrick LeaSure avatar

    Why I Come To Church

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,215 views

    This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

    Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Last Days

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 39,387 views

    Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

    The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Becoming A Servant Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 385 ratings
     | 98,110 views

    In contrast to our self-seeking ways, Jesus is the personification of servanthood. Just as He came to serve and not to be served, we’re expected to do the same. Becoming a servant means that we swim against the cultural current and follow the model of t

    Becoming a Servant Q. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? A. Poultry in motion. Q. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A. A stick. Q. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A. Quatro sinko. Q. Where do you find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Re-Orientation To The Program Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2017
     | 8,306 views

    "All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me." It was, probably, this announcement that led to the inquiry which Luke mentions next. Being informed that all authority is now given to him, the disciples expected to see him begin to exercise it.

    May 6, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Re-orientation to the Program Scripture: Acts 1.6-8 Acts 1.6-8 (KJV) 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Sounds From Heaven

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the heavens that surround decisive historical events.

    Are The Trumpets of Judgement Warming Up? A Video(s) B I Whose making all that Noise? A As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? 1 From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 24, 2017
     | 19,553 views

    "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Now, with this parable He reinforces the warning. It primarily refers to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people.

    Judea Barren Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 Our Lord also gave us this parable about a certain man that had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. This parable is found only in Luke, but both here and in the miraculous cursing of the fig tree in Matthew 21:18–21, the tree seems to stand for Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,365 views

    When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

    Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist