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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Journey Begins Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 190 views

    This is the 1st Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

    Series: Called To Promise [#1] THE JOURNEY BEGINS Genesis 11:1-32 Introduction: Tonight, we will begin a new sermon series, "Called To Promise." In this series, we will learn about the life of Abraham, a man who trusted God and followed His plans. Today, we start at the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buried Treasure Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Part 2 in series Kingdom Stories. Examines what happens as the Kingdom gradually breaks in on human life, as shown in Matthew 13:44-46.

    Buried Treasure Kingdom Stories, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 Today we continue looking at the parables of Jesus where he talked about the Kingdom of God. Last week we learned four things about the Kingdom. We learned that God is the one who takes initiative ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,664 views

    The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

    OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abundant Grace

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,258 views

    Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

    Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying With Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

    Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,406 views

    What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

    Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Us? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2021
     | 2,341 views

    The proof of God’s love and His faithfulness to His Covenant is People is the fact that they are still around despite every effort that’s been made over the centuries and millennia to not only eliminate them from “the River to the Sea” but off the face of the earth.

    “Why me?” Have you ever sung that song? The refrain goes something like this: “Why do bad things always happen to me?” I was singing that song one day when a man came up to me and said, “Why not you? Are you special?” Yep. I am special. And so are you … which is why bad things happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God Who Makes Impossibilities Possible Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 267 views

    This message aims to strengthen your faith in the God who does the impossible. No matter how bleak your situation may appear, God is able to turn things around.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES IMPOSSIBILITIES POSSIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:37 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 10:27, Genesis 18:14, Romans 4:17-21, Matthew 19:26 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges that seem humanly impossible. There are situations where all human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Can Do All Things Through Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 21, 2025
     | 428 views

    Through the strength and grace of Christ, believers can overcome all limitations, achieve divine purposes, and walk victoriously in every season of life.

    I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:13 Key Verse: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Romans 8:37, John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: The Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strength For The Weary

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
     | 693 views

    God never intended for us to live in constant weariness. His strength is available to all who put their trust in Him. When you wait on the Lord, He renews your strength, making you soar above challenges like an eagle.

    STRENGTH FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 "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." Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The All In All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 73 views

    This message reveals Jesus as the All in All, embodying the fullness of God and manifesting His presence, power, and perfection in every believer’s life.

    JESUS THE ALL IN ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:11 Key Verse: “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” — Colossians 3:11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Carpe Diem Seize The Day

    Contributed by Oscar Destruge on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    The most wonderful treasures of this world are the relationships that we cultivate. The most beautiful gift that you can give to another human being is our time and affection.

    Carpe diem Seize the day He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him (John 1:11) December 26, 2010 We’ve all heard the saying: “You don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it.” This happens more frequently during Christmas, causing stress and depression. The running about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Flesh-

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    word study on the flesh

    Study on the word “flesh” Icorinthians 9:27—your flesh must be defeated and brought under subjection James 3:2—if you would be perfect, keep your tongue and body under subjection, you must learn to let Spirit win, and flesh lose. Matthew 16:17—flesh and blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Position Yourself For Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 642 views

    Divine increase is not automatic. God blesses those who align themselves with His principles, obey His Word, and walk in faith. Just as a farmer prepares the soil before planting, we must position ourselves rightly for God to pour out His increase upon us.

    HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 115:14 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:12-14, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Deuteronomy 1:11, Proverbs 3:9-10, Isaiah 54:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is the supernatural multiplication of blessings, resources, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Light To A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014
     | 11,493 views

    Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

    Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist