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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,713 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
     | 7,903 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capturing A Godly Vision Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

    Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why We Should Seek God Early Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 156 views

    The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to do so earnestly and promptly.

    WHY WE SHOULD SEEK GOD EARLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 8:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Isaiah 55:6, Lamentations 3:25-26, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Decision In The Desert- First Sunday Of Lent

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2022
     | 2,136 views

    A paradigm for its own struggle in an alien environment.

    THE DEVIL IN THE DESERT “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test,” Jesus replied to Satan from Deuteronomy 6:16: but the rest of the verse says, “as you tested [God] at Massah.” Massah means testing and Meribah means contention. Psalm 95:8 says, “Do not harden your hearts as you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 154 views

    To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

    CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reflection B.8 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 24, Isaiah Foresees Global Environmental Destruction

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,715 views

    Isaiah foresaw global environmental destruction. That's what we have today.

    People often talk about ratios. We have student-teacher ratio, price-earnings ratio, debt-GDP ratio, power-weight ratio and so on. I’d like to propose a ‘significance-study ratio’ to highlight significant passages of Scripture which we overlook. Today’s passage is one of them. World leaders and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Get Any Respect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

    I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bottomless Pit, What If You Were King, Timing And The End Of Beligerence Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,153 views

    The enemy comes to steal kill and destroy. Jesus comes to give us life, and that more abundantly, eternal, gracious, productive life

    CHAPTER 20 And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the Abyss (Abusso) and a big chain, in his hand. 2 and he grabbed the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the Abyss, and closed and sealed it over him, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Significance Of Altars Series

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 82,656 views

    Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

    HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,860 views

    Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

    John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desert Survival Tactics Series

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Following Christ’s example allows us to survive the attacks of the adversary.

    Verse: Matthew 4: 1-10 Topic: Temptation Probing Question: How do we survive temptation? Key Word: ways Subject: Ways of Surviving Temptation Aim: To provide the congregation with three ways of surviving temptation. Title: Desert Survival Tactics INTRODUCTION Opening: Have you ever been on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When We Don't Believe?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

    Read entire chapter 11. What you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Covenant Of Exemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
     | 630 views

    The covenant of exemption is a divine agreement that ensures God’s people are preserved and protected from calamity, danger, and evil, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

    COVENANT OF EXEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 8:22-23 "But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the LORD, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pentecost: The Benefits Of The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 290 views

    On the Day of Pentecost, the fire of the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, and their lives were radically transformed. They moved from fear to boldness, from hiding to preaching, and from weakness to supernatural strength.

    PENTECOST: THE BENEFITS OF THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:11, Jeremiah 20:9, Luke 24:32, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Fire, throughout Scripture, symbolises God's power, presence, purification, passion, and judgment. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God