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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Of Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2026
     | 108 views

    The God of Beginnings is the One who initiates purpose, restores hope, and brings fresh starts even after seasons of failure, loss, or delay. He is not limited by yesterday and is not intimidated by today; He specializes in new chapters.

    THE GOD OF BEGINNINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1 Key Verse: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Philippians 1:6; Lamentations 3:22-23; Revelation 21:5 INTRODUCTION Every significant story in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baptism That Opens Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2026
     | 15 views

    Obedience to God positions believers for divine affirmation, open heavens, and the manifestation of His presence.

    THE BAPTISM THAT OPENS HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 3:21-22 Key Verse: “Now when all the people were baptised, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptised, and praying, the heaven was opened.” — Luke 3:21 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:13-17, Isaiah 1:19, John 14:21, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Abram Heard From God"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    God initiates His contact with us. How do we repond?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches June 5, 2005 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    A Life Of Zeal (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,274 views

    zeal is good. It gives you the boost you need to initiate something.

    119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! 119:130 As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Together In Sin, Alone In Jesus

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 18, 2009
     | 2,513 views

    Done as a pulpit dialogue between a spectator at the stoning of the woman taken in adultery and a prosecutor trying him for not sharing in the stoning. JMS, my initials; HM, initials of the church member who played the prosecutor.

    JMS: What are you doing to me? This is outrageous! You have no business putting me on trial! I didn’t do any more than anybody else did. Let me go! This is crazy! HM: You know exactly why I’m putting you on trial. That woman was as guilty as sin, and so are you. You were with her. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Enduring Confidence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    The writer exhorted his audience to recapture & retain their initial confidence. Effective Christians must recapture & retain their initial confidence in Christ. How is this done? Recapturing & Retaining confidence in Christ comes thru....

    OUR ENDURING CONFIDENCE—Hebrews 10:32-39 Attention: Gators! While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,712 views

    Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

    There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 31,581 views

    Jesus wants us to take the initiative to do something good for another person.

    August 19, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Last year, a movie was released called “Pay It Forward.” How many of you have seen it? A couple of months ago, I finally took Greg Boldt’s advice and rented it. An evening well spent. In the movie, a boy, played by Haley Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Keep The Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 25,477 views

    How to keep from falling away from the initial commitment made to Christ.

    HOW TO KEEP THE FAITH 1 Pet 1:3-9 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Letters From Prison" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

    “Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Right!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
     | 2,318 views

    Second sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    (Slide 1) Whoever said that politics is boring? It certainly isn’t these days, is it? We have seen this week a person, appointed by an embattled governor to be the next senator of that state, refused admission to the United States senate chambers. Why? Because his papers were not in order as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Right!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
     | 2,212 views

    Second sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    (Slide 1) Whoever said that politics is boring? It certainly isn’t these days, is it? We have seen this week a person, appointed by an embattled governor to be the next senator of that state, refused admission to the United States senate chambers. Why? Because his papers were not in order as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Needing A Good Excusing...for What?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
     | 2,586 views

    Third sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    (Slide 1) This is the time of year when we attempt to fulfill our New Year’s excuses… oops, I mean resolutions. And speaking of resolutions, oops, I mean excuses, I found several good ones this week as I prepared for this morning. I make no excuse for any of them. This is one from a man pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    Boaz 1) Took the Initiative, 2) Encouraged Ruth 3) Protected & Provided

    On Tuesday, Bahia Bakari was left as the only known survivor among the 153 people on the Yemenia Airbus A310 jet which crashed off the Comoros. The obstacles she faced to survive were staggering. She had to overcome: A plane disintegrating at hundreds of kilometres an hour as it hit the water; ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Supernatural Process

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
     | 10,110 views

    Message examines how receiving a word from the Lord initiates faith for the supernatural.

    Mark 11:22-24 Richard Tow 3.16.14 I want to talk with you this morning on the subject: Supernatural Process. Is there a pattern in the way God brings His will to pass in our lives? Can I learn that pattern and by learning it, cooperate more fully with what God wants to do in my life? I want to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic