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    Will Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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     | 665 views

    This sermon explores understanding, obeying, and living out God's will, following Jesus' example of submission and trust in God's plan.

    Good morning, family! It's wonderful to be here with you all today. We're about to get into something really special. You know, we often find ourselves wondering about God's will for our lives. What does He want from us? How do we know if we're on the right track? Now, I want to share a quote with ...read more

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    The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
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     | 1,141 views

    Explores our human tendency to create false idols, the importance of obeying God's call, and the hope found in sincere repentance.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart filled with anticipation, eager to share with you the profound truths buried within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. As we gather in the house of our Lord today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

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    Jesus Christ, Lord Over Sabbath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 707 views

    Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more

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    Results Of Idolatry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 609 views

    To encourage us to reject idolatry and distractions of the world, and instead choose to faithfully obey God, embracing the blessings that come with this obedience.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of Deuteronomy, specifically Chapter 31, verse 16. The passage says, 'And the Lord said to Moses, 'You are about to rest with your ancestors, and these people will soon prostitute themselves to the foreign gods of the land they are ...read more

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    The Eternal Word Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 3, 2025
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    Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, is both God and Creator, calling us to trust, worship, and obey Him as the Lord of all.

    Introduction Beloved, the passage before us today takes us back—not just to the beginning of human history, not just to the first verse of Genesis, but even before time itself began. John lifts our eyes beyond creation to show us the eternal Christ, the Living Word of God. These verses form the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Strategies For Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025
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    God’s ways may not make sense to human reasoning, but they are always sure paths to victory when obeyed completely.

    DIVINE STRATEGIES FOR VICTORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-5 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.” (Joshua 6:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Commands The Seas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 19, 2025
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    God is sovereign over creation, and even the raging seas obey His command, bringing peace and victory to His people.

    THE GOD WHO COMMANDS THE SEAS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Key Verse: “And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39, KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22; Psalm 93:3-4; Jonah 1:4, 15; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Harmony In The Home Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2012
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     | 16,046 views

    If you want harmony in YOUR home, submit to your husband; love your wife; obey your parents; encourage your children

    A man shared with his friends that he and his wife were going through the empty-nest syndrome. He said the worst part about it was that once the children leave, some wives treat their husbands like children. He said, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for cereal, she slaps my hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Spoiled One And His Unsung Heros

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 27, 2007
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     | 2,903 views

    Naaman was well known, but the real heros in this story are the unnamed little servant girl and some other servants who persuaded their master to obey the word of the prophet.

    Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-14 (central text) I. Qualities of this man (v. 1) A. a leader (of rank) B. submissive to his king C. an honorable man D. used by God E. he had a real problem and need Who amongst us has a need? Who does God choose to use to send the message of hope? In this case, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of The Generous Landowner Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015
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     | 14,301 views

    Since when does it make sense to pay the guys hired at the last hour the same as those hired at the beginning of the day. This is the 1st of 4 sermon that consider the astounding mathematics of grace.

    Introduction Aeneas’ eyes snapped open from his deep sleep. He could hear the desert winds relentlessly blowing the trees outside and whistle through the cracks and crevices of the house. Years of working as a day laborer in the vineyards taught him what these winds meant. It was the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rendering To God What Is His

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013
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     | 7,432 views

    "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s." A great text for teaching about paying your taxes, but an even better passage to remind us of our commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Heed

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,873 views

    In His last message to the masses Jesus gave us some things to pay attention too. This message was used as a New Year’s Message on the last day of 2006.

    Take Heed A New Years Message Luke 21:34-36 Introduction These are some of the last words that Jesus would speak to the masses. After this most of His words were spoken to the directly to the disciples. (Mostly recorded in John 13-16) The context is about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting Our Sins Again

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    You can sin and think God has forgotten all about it, but someday you’ll be forced to “meet them again” and pay the price He demands.

    MEETING OUR SINS AGAIN Genesis 42:21 INTRO: Many people today have reversed their thinking about God. Once they thought of Him as almighty and just, a God who punished sin. But not all people feel that way today. God is looked upon as a soft and sentimental old grandfather, a Santa Claus ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like It Or Not "You Da Man"

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    And then there are the men who like to make babies but want nothing to do with them after they arrive. Know any of them? My philosophy is, "you play you pay"

    LIKE IT OR NOT “YOU DA MAN” Ps 127:3-5 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    What are you sacrificing in exchange of obedience? Do you make spiritual deals such as: Buy Now - Pay Later! Or Low-Interest-Refinancing Available! Or Lease To Own?

    OPTIONAL SERMON OPENER --------------- Money Grab Buy play money or go to http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/pl/page.treasurechest/dn/default.cfm and print off monopoly money (free). Print off one page then you can use your church’s printer for the rest. Have ushers give one bill to every person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational