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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Holy Ghost And Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 234 views

    John the Baptist declared that Jesus would baptise us with the Holy Ghost and fire. This fire is not destructive like natural fire but purifying, empowering, and refining. It is the fire that burns out sin, fuels passion, ignites purpose, and brings spiritual boldness.

    THE HOLY GHOST AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:49, Isaiah 4:4, Acts 10:38, Romans 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a theological concept but a divine encounter that transforms ordinary men into vessels of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    I Am! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023
     | 1,914 views

    Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

    Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Strong Men (And Women Too)

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

    Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    The Almost Christian

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 133 ratings
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    A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

    There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Wise Heart Cry Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    The church who has revelation about the Great Commission and is Illuminated by the Holy Ghost, will have the same heart cry as Solomon, “O Lord give us wisdom.

    Title: A Wise Heart Cry Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) The Lord is pleased when His children ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: The Liberating Power Of God's Truth John 8:32 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,175 views

    John 8:32 illuminates the transformative impact of knowing and embracing God's truth, setting us free from bondage and leading us into a life of spiritual liberation.

    Transformed by Truth: The Liberating Power of God's Truth John 8:32 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of God's liberating power as revealed in John 8:32. This verse illuminates the transformative impact of knowing and embracing God's truth, setting us free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Crippling Effects Of Envy

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 37,740 views

    If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

    THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY  (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Speaking With God.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    along with illumination brings human obligation. Abraham was given some practical instructions. In verse one we see that God says walk before me, and be thou perfect.

    Speaking with God. Genesis 17. 12/22/04 At least 14 years have elapsed in Abraham’s life since God was last recorded as speaking with him. During that time, Ishmael, Abraham’s son by Hagar had been born and grown to a boy of 13. Abraham and Sarah had grown to the age of 99 and 89 which made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Publicly Identifying With Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    I would propose to you that the Lord is not bound to the doctrine of men, but longs for Christians to have Holy Spirit illumination of God’s Word about water baptism.

    Title: Publicly Identifying With Christ Topic: Water Baptism and Your Responsibility Introduction: The church often struggles under the results of the cancers of traditionalism, legalism, denominationalism, and faddisms. For example, there was a season when certain denominations worked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 19, 2018
     | 3,164 views

    People today are easily deceived because they have their minds darkened by flawed thinking, or a reprobate mind. Only God and the Holy Spirit can illuminate these flaws to correct them.

    Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment! Flawed Thinking: The Reprobate Mind Learn Discernment! Kelly Durant 10-7-12 Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Law Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 5, 2022
     | 1,189 views

    God will judge sinful humanity 1) Impartially (vv. 11) through what was 2) Illuminated (v. 12-15) and based on their 3) Intention (Romans 2:16).

    Romans 2:11-16. 11 For God shows no partiality. 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Joyful Prayer And Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 885 views

    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 illuminates the profound impact of joyful prayer and gratitude in the life of a believer, shaping us into vessels of God's truth and love.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of Joyful Prayer and Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as revealed in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. These verses illuminate the profound impact of joyful prayer and gratitude in the life of a believer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Letting Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 22, 2025
     | 53 views

    Letting your light shine is more than doing good deeds; it is about manifesting the character and nature of Christ in your daily conduct.

    LETTING YOUR LIGHT SHINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, Ephesians 5:8-11, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: In a world increasingly filled with darkness—moral decay, confusion, and spiritual ignorance—God calls His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Being The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 42 views

    Being the light means reflecting Christ wherever we are—our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in the church.

    BEING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Jesus declared that His followers are the light of the world. This identity is not just a symbolic title ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Drawn To God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024
     | 733 views

    If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

    We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist