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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God's Open Invitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 344 views

    Isaiah 55 is a powerful invitation from God to humanity, calling people to receive His grace, experience spiritual satisfaction, and turn away from sin.

    GOD'S OPEN INVITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 55:1-9 (KJV) "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 3 "Joy In Believing" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 12, 2016
     | 7,360 views

    Part 3 of our Philippians study

    Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 3 “Joy in Believing” Today we continue our study of the book of Philippians Paul’s letter of joy to the Church in the Macedonian in the city of Philippi Paul had spent time with the people there about 10 years before he wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “hard Hearts And Providential Pots: More On God’s Sovereign Character” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2013
     | 4,802 views

    Romans 9 gives an excellent and clear view of the excellence and Sovereignty of God in choosing some for salvation and honorable eternal service to His Glory.

    “Hard Hearts and Providential Pots: More on God’s Sovereign Character” Romans 9: 13-29 God does not “choose” people for salvation according to race, religion, ancestry, or ability, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comforting Kingdom

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope wi

    Opener: Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope with our sorrows. This topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 23, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    To establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all believers are “justified by faith and obedience” through the gospel of Christ; and not by the Law or the works of human righteousness.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Righteousness of Israel 2. The Righteousness of God 3. The Righteousness of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the righteousness of God.” We will establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Salvation Possible For All? Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,728 views

    Is Salvation Possible for All? 1. Salvation is Possible for All 2. Pleasing God is Possible for All Who Act on His Word 3. Perfection is Possible for All Who Pursue It. Finally, 4. Paying the Price is Possible, Necessary, and Worth it. Amen.

    Sermon – Is Salvation Possible for All? Matthew 19:16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 “Why ask me about what is good?”Jesus replied.“There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dust In The Wind Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,841 views

    The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

    Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are Spiritual Gifts For Today?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,753 views

    A discussion concerning Spiritual Gifts and whether they are for today or not.

    Are Spiritual Gifts For Today? The Supernatural Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4, 7-11) Speaking in tongues? Prophecies? Healings? Discerning of spirits? These and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Law Imposes Burdens But Will Not Help You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016
     | 2,314 views

    To show that the world is sin-conscious but we are GOD-conscious and grace-conscious.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by the law? No. I'm saved by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Amplified Bible) For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus Rewards

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 646 views

    Jesus is a faithful Rewarder. He does not overlook the faith, obedience, service, perseverance, and soul-winning efforts of His people. While we may sometimes feel that our work is unnoticed, we must remember that God sees everything and will reward us accordingly.

    JESUS REWARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work." – Revelation 22:12 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:4, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    A Psalm Sunday Journey

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,081 views

    We all need to take our own Palm Sunday Journey; not to a physical Cross, but to purposely go to Calvary on the inside, and die to self-rule, so that we can live in the Lord's power and HIs direction.

    A Palm Sunday JOURNEY Palm Sunday 2015 Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION (Read John 12:1-19) The reason Jesus came into Jerusalem on that Sunday long ago was not to get a thrill. He did not come into the capital city in order to set up an Earthly kingdom while his popularity was peaking and he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pollution Scheme Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,857 views

    The salvation from sin that God bestows through His Son, Jesus Christ, is likened to water. The devil can sometimes muddy the water and cause pain and confusion, as he attempts to pollute the living water within us.

    Jesus calls the quickening gift of the Spirit “living water” because mere human nature is . . . barren of all virtue by the crimes of the devil. - Cyril of Alexandria(1) In reference to the arrival of the Messiah, the prophet Isaiah declared, “For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    These Three Things Part One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,943 views

    In these sermon we will unpack a very familiar passage in Philippians 3 and discover 2 things that if we embrace and keep striving to live out, this year can be different... forgetting what is behind and pressing on to what is ahead.

    These Three Things #ThisYearCouldBeDifferent 700 years before Jesus put on flesh and invaded our planet, GOD breathed the following words through the prophet Isaiah… to a people who… • Had seen better days • Experienced great suffering • Lost hope • In many ways had no one to blame for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Establishes Kings And Kingdoms Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 119 views

    The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all things but also the One who rules and reigns over the affairs of men.

    THE GOD WHO ESTABLISHES KINGS AND KINGDOMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Supporting Texts: Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:1, Psalm 75:6-7, Revelation 19:16 INTRODUCTION: The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is Sin Such A Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

    Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17) Illustration:For a long time I used to think this a silly, straw-splitting distinction: how could you hate what a man did and not hate the man? But years later it occurred to me that there was one man to whom I had been doing this all my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational