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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Adam Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 686 views

    Adam, the first man created by God, plays a foundational role in the biblical narrative. His creation, fall, and redemption set the stage for humanity's relationship with God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ADAM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15-25, Genesis 3:1-24, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025
     | 314 views

    Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

    Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Veil Torn

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 177 views

    When Jesus died, God Himself tore the temple curtain from top to bottom—forever removing every barrier between His holiness and our hearts. The way into His presence is wide open, not by our efforts or rituals, but by the finished work of Christ.

    Introduction – A Wall Comes Down, A Veil Is Rent Down I still remember the summer of 1964 when our family crossed from West Germany into East. We were crammed into a Volkswagen bus—my parents up front, four sisters and two brothers jammed shoulder to shoulder. The youngest, little Sarah, was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Going Out And Coming Home Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 23, 2010
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     | 4,600 views

    The Christian experience of Christ and of worship is an unique celebration of the going out of creation and the coming home of redemption.

    Monday of 30th week in course 25 Oct 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s Gospel is ideal for reflection on true worship and the Jesus-centered vision of the Christian Sabbath. The God of the Sabbath, who became human, restored the meaning of the Sabbath as a day of liberation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Paul’s Preaching About The Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 6, 2010
     | 6,383 views

    God is as the "One True God" creating the "one human race" offering the "one way of salvation" and warning of the "one final judgment".

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Acts 17:16&ff. (1) The verses ahead of verse sixteen report about the travels of Paul’s second missionary journey. They tell us that due to the persecution from the Jews at Thessalonica, Paul had left from Thessalonica and went to Berea. (2) While he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

    HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Workers In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 1,226 views

    This sermon explores the radical grace of God's kingdom, where all are treated equally and the last are first, challenging our human notions of fairness.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared love for our Savior, and our common desire to understand His word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. We are not here to merely pass the time, but to seek wisdom and truth ...read more

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    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolishness Of Rehoboam Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013
     | 8,638 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It is useless if a wise king will only hand over the kingdom to a foolish son. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD needed to be first in everything in your life and humility brings grace to your l

    I. EXORDIUM: It is useless if a wise king will only hand over the kingdom to a foolish son. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD needed to be first in everything in your life and humility brings grace to your life. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 12:8 (New Living Translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010
     | 5,756 views

    We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

    Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil In Disguise

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see this clearly in the character of a fellow named Bar

    THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE A Look At Those Who Thwart the Ministry of the Saints! INTRODUCTION: Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Spencer avatar

    A King-Sized Comforter

    Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Many people in our world today are hurting, and in an effort to find solace, they turn to everything from substance abuse, to sexual immorality, to the acquisition of wealth, all the while neglecting the greatest resource in the universe; God's Holy Spiri

    A King-Sized Comforter Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church, McEwen, TN January 8th, 2012 John 14:15-18 “15. If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17. Even the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Doubt

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    My life will on occasion have an orbit like Mercury that for a time simply defies my best efforts to explain it. Nonetheless as surely as there is order in the universe, there is a heavenly reason for my circumstances utterly consistent with God's Word an

    Matthew 28:16&17 The power of doubt Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. In Albert Einstein's early days, physicists had scratched their heads for some 50 years over the unexplainable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Business And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,758 views

    Running a business does not mean an absolute guarantee of success, because there are many factors in life which cannot always be anticipated, such as for example war, fire, floods, etc. A business is a great responsibility. It requires a lot of effort, ma

    Christian Business And Ethics Luke 19:12 -13 - Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business till I come." Isaiah 48:17 - Thus says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Waters David Craved

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 27, 2014
     | 12,392 views

    David's desire for water from Bethlehem was prophetic of the believer's desire for the Holy Spirit in Christ. Once you've gotten the taste of Jesus in your mouth, no other water will do! He's worth the fight & effort to obtain.

    THE WATERS DAVID CRAVED 1 Chr. 11:9-10, 15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL CHANGE 1. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was visiting New York City. During one of his walks, in full costume and beard, he passed a small snack bar called “Benjy’s Hot Dogs.” 2. As he wanted to try everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God