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  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Working In God’s Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 68,144 views

    When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

    In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Roles And Responsibilities (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,098 views

    A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

    Roles And Responsibilities In The Church (Part II) Titus 2:1-8 In the increasingly politically correct society in which we live, there is a push to remove any distinction between the sexes. But there are many differences that cannot be ignored. Consider a few of them: There are differences when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefit Of Endurance Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,670 views

    2nd in sermon series on James dealing with the benefit of enduring trials.

    “The Benefit of Endurance” Review Last week we began our journey through James. The letter was written to Jewish Christians who he warmly addressed as “brothers” multiple times. They had been scattered throughout the Roman empire and were suffering persecution both from their own kind and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    In The Army Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 27, 2014
     | 3,852 views

    what do we need to do in the army of Christ?

    Next week we will celebrate Communion and we will finish 1 Thessalonians, hooray! Today we will focus on v14-15 of 1 Thessalonians 5. We noted that this letter was not only for the Thessalonian Christians 2000 years ago but for all Christians till Jesus returns to earth. As we anticipate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Honoring Fathers

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,390 views

    What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

    Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Responsibilities Faithfully (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025
     | 75 views

    Faithful handling of responsibilities brings divine trust, earthly relevance, and eternal reward.

    HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES FAITHFULLY (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse: “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) Supporting Texts: Luke 19:12-27; Proverbs 28:20; Colossians 3:23-24; Romans 14:12; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025
     | 227 views

    Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

    THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Unexpected Miracle In Zarephath Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 326 views

    God's miracles do not always come from obvious places or expected methods. In Zarephath, He used a poor widow to provide for His prophet and turned her last meal into a river of abundance.

    THE UNEXPECTED MIRACLE IN ZAREPHATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:19; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6; Philippians 4:19; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: When the brook Cherith dried up, God redirected Elijah to a place no one would expect—Zarephath, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strike Until The Battle Is Won Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
     | 269 views

    This account reveals that partial obedience, half-hearted efforts, and spiritual laziness can limit the fullness of God’s intended victories. Many believers fail to receive all God has for them because they stop striking too soon.

    STRIKE UNTIL THE BATTLE IS WON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-19 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:57; Hebrews 10:35-36; Galatians 6:9; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when the outcome of a battle is not just determined by the enemy's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marching Forward With Divine Backing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 236 views

    Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

    MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 271 views

    As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepare For Victory Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 2, 2015
     | 9,591 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to prepare their lives for victory.

    Series: God Is Here [#4] PREPARE FOR VICTORY Esther 4:1-17 Introduction: It is always a privilege to have Tharon home visiting. What a year he has had and it is only ½ way over. Tharon has had many victories this year way beyond the World Championship Silver and Bronze Medals. Many of you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    As A Father We Should

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    How fathers should be and act.

    AS FATHER WE SHOULD DO AS GOD TEACHES Proverbs3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Stilled Life (Know God, Know Courage)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,013 views

    There are some moments of our Christian walk that we need to be stilled especially when we are facing life's difficulty. In this sermon, we will need to have the right attitude required so that we can be at peace with God while He fights for us.

    A Stilled Life Exodus 14:13-14 It is now our 5th Sunday of the month of April where we have our monthly theme “know God, know courage” and one of our monthly theme verse is found in our text today Exodus 14:14. From all of our exhortations that we have heard from the past Sundays, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father's Day 2002

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 250 ratings
     | 16,504 views

    A father’s life should be considered and honored.

    FATHER’S DAY - 2002 INTRO.- ILL.- Susan from St. Louis said, "I was preparing breakfast on Father’s Day morning when I told my 3-year-old to go and wish his daddy a "Happy Father’s Day." I repeated the phrase several times and we practiced it together so he would remember. By the time he made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ