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  • Randall Bates avatar

    Reverence, Not Rigor-Mortis: A Call To Genuine Worship

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 17, 2006
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     | 5,673 views

    Genuine worship comes from the heart, is spontaneous, new, congregational, joyful, and affects our daily life

    REVERENCE NOT RIGOR-MORTIS: A CALL TO GENUINE WORSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 3.17, JOHN 4. 24, PSALM 149. 1 - 9 One of the most recurring things we hear about church is that it is boring. Many folks won’t come out & openly say it, but they don’t come because it is boring. This causes a great concern to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Romping With The Lion

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Dec 20, 2005
     | 2,229 views

    The scene of Aslan romping with Susan and Lucy reminds us that God created us for an abundant and joyful life.

    Romping with the Lion December 18, 2005 (Jesus said,) “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanksgiving 2013

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,346 views

    When we are filled with the Holy Spirit we will show it in 3 ways. We will be joyful, thankful, and submissive.

    Introduction: A Psalm 100:1-5 (NASB) 1 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. 3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.4 Enter His gates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,944 views

    In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

    Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Obey - The Gospel Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
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     | 340 views

    In the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of a redeemed heart to the voice of the King.

    Go! And Obey - The Gospel of Matthew Introduction: Church, let me ask you this: When you hear the word “obedience,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s rules, restrictions, or even burdens. Yet in the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Emotional Intimacy In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 23, 2025
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     | 243 views

    This teaching reveals how couples can deepen emotional closeness, understanding, and unity for a healthier and joyful marriage.

    BUILDING EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:24 Key Verse: “And they shall be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Ephesians 4:2-3; 1 Peter 3:7; Colossians 3:12-14; Song of Solomon 2:16 INTRODUCTION Emotional intimacy is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Years - Now Is The Hour!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
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     | 568,689 views

    When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.

    Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Way Of Living For A New Year

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 25, 2014
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    This message, A NEW WAY OF LIVING FOR A NEW YEAR, is designed to be a causative factor for the saved and the unsaved to reflect and anticipate.

    A NEW WAY OF LIVING FOR A NEW YEAR (1/5) Another year is dawning, Dear Father let it be, In working or in waiting, Another year with thee. Another year of progress, Another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days. Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Know And Watch

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

    Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Waiting Expectantly? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2021
     | 2,981 views

    Based on Titus 2:13 - This sermon encourages the listener to consider the excitement & anticipation of the Rapture of the Church.

    “ARE YOU WAITING EXPECTANTLY?” Titus 2:13 FBCF – 1/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – I love books. Probably have too many of them, but I keep buying them anyway. Anybody else got that same kind of problem? Just bought set of books. Series called The Things Our Fathers Saw. Firsthand accounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Caught Up Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,673 views

    When Jesus returns, we will be caught up with Him, giving us hope and anticipation for that great day.

    You know how we all love a good comeback story, right? Like when your favorite team is down by a lot, but they pull it together and win the game. Well, today we're talking about the ultimate comeback - Jesus' return. Imagine you're at a concert, and your favorite band has just finished their set. ...read more

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,177 views

    All the freedoms we have are from Almighty God.

    Text: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Freedom! What is freedom? What does freedom mean to you? How did we acquire freedom? Do you appreciate freedom? Is freedom important to you? Did our forefathers always have freedom? How did freedom come to mankind? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Elizabeth – Mother Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 1,785 views

    Elizabeth was a woman of faith, patience, and obedience. Despite years of barrenness, she remained righteous before God and was eventually rewarded with a son, John the Baptist.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIZABETH – MOTHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless." (Luke 1:6) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 1,088 views

    Zacchaeus’ story is a powerful testimony that no one is too lost for Jesus to save. His encounter with Christ changed his life forever.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ZACCHAEUS – A TAX COLLECTOR WHO REPENTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." – Luke 19:10 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Zacchaeus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God