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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Obedience To God Above Man Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 274 views

    Obedience to God is the ultimate proof of love, faith, and loyalty to Him, even when it conflicts with human authority or opinion.

    OBEDIENCE TO GOD ABOVE MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:29 Key Verse: “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) Supporting Texts: Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Acts 4:19-20, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus, Son Of David, Have Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 23, 2021
     | 2,057 views

    Jesus can bring all of humanity back together in His community, in His Church, in His Kingdom.

    The prophet Jeremiah has a really bad rep. Of course, his prophetic book doesn’t help that much when one of his most famous prayers to God is “Thou hast deceived me, O Lord, and I am deceived: thou hast been stronger than I, and thou hast prevailed. I am become a laughing-stock all the day, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David McNally avatar

    Take Courage

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    We all have to face opposition, 'winds blowing against us', but with faith in Jesus and the courage that only the Holy Spirit can give, we can endure and come through the challenges victorious.

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 The context is important here. Immediately before this section of Mark 6 we have verses 30-44 which record the time when Jesus fed 5000 men with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. The disciples had witnessed a great miracle, so why were they terrified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,985 views

    The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. The following is a true story ... that I think speaks volumes... about us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Shift - Creation Care

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

    I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Learning How To Forgive

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    God can teach how to accomplish the hardest thing we struggle with as humans - learning how to forgive.

    Learning How to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 Today, I would like to talk with you about what I believe is the most difficult thing we are asked to do as a human being and that is to forgive. You remember the old cliché: To err is human, to forgive is divine. Yeah, no kidding right? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Donkey King

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,643 views

    In a day when Christians in America are increasingly in a crusading posture to capture more political, social, and economic power, the picture of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a lowly donkey and anticipating intense opposition, rejection, and death makes

    Opening illustration: Every spring, hundreds of Hollywood stars gather for the Academy Awards. Very few “slip in the back door:” instead, they make an entrance. They walk down the long red carpet, smiling at the cameras and waving to the people in the stands (who, by the way, all had to apply and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Two Adams"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    If we were to put this sermon into one sentence it would be: "By the sin of Adam, all human beings became sinners and were alienated from God; by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, all human beings became righteous and are restored to a right relationshi

    Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 “Two Adams” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, 1601 Prater Road, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com We have all been asked to clean up someone else’s mess from time to time. Sometimes those messes are small, like a child ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Working With Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    When we leave everything that hinders in order to work with God in the great harvest field, we are set free to be truly human, and find ourselves filled with such love for our fellow human beings that we can hardly contain it nor comprehend it!!!

    “Working with Jesus” Luke 10:1-9 Think of your favorite writer, or perhaps your favorite musician or artist. Or how about your favorite historical figure. Perhaps it is one of our founding fathers. Or imagine the President of the United States… Anyone of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Story Of Simon Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

    In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    "The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

    One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    A Love That Doesn't Quit Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Humanity struggles with its knowledge of love. Although we have written about love, talked about love, and explored the many varieties and dynamics of love, humanity stills has to evolve in it practice of love.

    John 3:16 and 10:11 “A Love That Never Quits”-Reverend A. LaMar Torrence I. “I wish I knew how to quit you”. The infamous line comes from one of the most controversial movies that have come out of Hollywood where the character Ennis del Mar has to learn how to love, how to choose and how to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tony Grant avatar

    He Forgave

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    At the crucifixion of Jesus, human beings did their worst. The vileness of the human heart was displayed in all its ugliness. The creature executed the creator. At that dark moment, divine love triumphed and said, “Father, forgive them.”

    He Forgave Luke 23:34a 10/16/05 2389 words Please turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Luke, chapter 24 and follow along as I read the first part of v34. 34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Amen. The word of God, thanks be to God. John Adams ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alex McFarland avatar

    Jesus Risen, Christianity Unique!

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    As great as the restoration of a classic car is, a resurrection of a lifeless human body is more impressive. The resurrection of Jesus Christ, changed history—and eternity—for every human who has ever lived.

    “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25) Have you ever seen a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? That’s one hot car. Even back when I was a kid, the silhouette of a ‘57 Chevy with the bulging headlights and streamlined trunk fins on the back was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "The Spirit's Wisdom" 1 Cor. 2 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person’s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed.

    "The Spirit’s Wisdom" Summary of the series on Corinthians and of chapter 1 Thesis: The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person¡¦s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed. Scripture Text: 1 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational