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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Misguided Solutions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025
     | 201 views

    Human solutions without God’s direction can create more problems.

    MISGUIDED SOLUTIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 21:1-23 INTRODUCTION: The account in Judges 21 reveals a tragic episode in the history of Israel. After the civil war against the tribe of Benjamin, the nation faced the painful reality that one of their tribes was almost extinct. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Spirit Or Lobby Spirit?

    Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 5, 2025
     | 964 views

    True leadership comes from the Holy Spirit, not human lobbying, manipulation, or ambition.

    HOLY SPIRIT OR LOBBY SPIRIT? In today’s modern era, many people are racing to pursue positions, titles, or influence by any means possible. We can see this in politics, business, and sadly, even in church ministry. Those who rely on the lobby spirit—the spirit of seeking human support, lobbying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The God Who Exchanges Your Weakness For Strength Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025
     | 318 views

    God transforms human weakness into divine strength for those who trust in Him.

    THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES YOUR WEAKNESS FOR STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Cannot Be Bound Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
     | 176 views

    The Word of God cannot be imprisoned or silenced by any circumstance, opposition, or human limitation.

    THE GOSPEL CANNOT BE BOUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 28:30-31 Key Verse: “Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” — Acts 28:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:9; Philippians 1:12-14; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Experience? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,587 views

    The Christian life is all about having an experience with the living God.

    Are You Experienced? Text: Gal. 3:1-5 Introduction 1. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix once asked, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well, I have." 2. The Apostle Paul asks the question, "Are you experienced." However, it is far different from the experience that Jimi is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Report To Headquarters Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    The Great Commission Jesus left his followers is about discipleship. Making disciples, baptizing disciples, and teaching disciples the whole counsel of God is the particular way the church is to focus her efforts to glorify God.

    Report to Headquarters (Acts 14:21-28) 1. Many Americans do not take honesty seriously. A boss asked one of his employees, 'Do you believe in life after death?' 'Yes, sir,' replied the new employee. 'I thought you would,' said the boss. 'Yesterday after you left to go to your brother's funeral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,067 views

    Although we sometimes have feelings of condemnation, if our faith is in Jesus alone, there is no condemnation for us! Paul reassures Gentiles and Jews alike that even though we have all failed repeatedly, if we are in Christ, we are forgiven and free - no

    No Condemnation! Romans 8:1-4 Intro: Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Amazing Gift

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    We realize we are saved by grace, but often throw grace out the window when it comes to living our Christian life. We live by grace just as we are saved by grace.

    God’s Amazing Gift TCF Sermon May 27, 2001 Think about whether or not these things apply to you - you needn’t raise your hand… - I find myself wanting to correct people on minor points, or actually doing it - I would feel guilty if I stayed home from a meeting or activity just because I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leave Your Matters In God's Hands | Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 957 views

    The witches of your house will continue to grind you to powder until you surrender the battle into the hands of the able God of war.

    OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART II Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, @Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Fallen Is Babylon

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    1. Today we learn about the fall of Babylon.

    1. Today we learn about the fall of Babylon. Before we do lets review a few points from the last couple of weeks. In chapter 17 we saw that the woman was both a harlot and a city. She was the apostate church which had forsaken her true husband, Jesus. And just as the true church ultimately reveals ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeing Things In A New Light

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,857 views

    When we see in the Transfiguration that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, listening to Him takes on great power.

    Introduction: Our scripture passage took place six days after Jesus asked the disciples who people thought He was, and Peter recognized that He was the Messiah. Still the disciples didn’t really understand. As Jesus began His journey to Jerusalem, He was transfigured in front of Peter, James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Sola Christus

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Preached on Reformation Sunday, this sermon covers the truth that Christ alone is sufficient.

    October 27, 2002 Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517 a thirty-three year-old monk climbed the steps of church in Wittenberg Germany and nailed a list of 95 theses to the church’s door. Out of that act emerged an historical movement that would be known as the Protestant reformation. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Valued Words Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    It takes a change of heart as well as a change of mind that we might speak righteously. Yet the difficult task of refining our speaking process is worth the effort, for the righteous use valued words that bring blessings

    THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VALUED WORDS PROVERBS 10: 31-32 Words spring from the heart and are then formed by the mind. If the heart is pure, righteous speech should flow out of it. If the heart is wicked it also flows from the mouth. Yet even if the heart is pure it is not a given that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Life Has A Lot Of Wait ---Only You Can Change You

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2021
     | 2,188 views

    Patience and submission have become dirty words in today's church. Don't grow weary my friend. God remembers your efforts. There is a pay day at the end of the road.

    LIFE HAS A LOT OF WAIT… ONLY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, 1 Corinthians 13:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God