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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Heaven Shall Remember Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 10, 2025
     | 215 views

    Heaven’s remembrance is not simply mental recall, it is an intentional act of God to intervene in your situation.

    HEAVEN SHALL REMEMBER ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:16, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 106:4, Isaiah 49:15-16, Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when it feels like your efforts, prayers, and sacrifices have gone unnoticed. You may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    This sermon examines the profound topic of The Meaning of Life from a wordly and then Godly perspective to bring the listener to a point of clarity in their life's meaning and purpose.

    The Meaning of Life To begin our discussion of the meaning of life, we began with life's end, death. Bill Moyers, the famous commentator who spoke at SMU during the week, quoted on death: "Each night when we pitch our tent, we are one day's walk closer to our final destination." "Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reaffirmation Of The Promise

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2017
     | 5,645 views

    Luke’s Gospel describes only the beginning of Jesus’ work; Acts describes its continuation; and the work of Jesus continues to our present day. We must remember that Acts does not give us a full history of the church during this period.

    April 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Reaffirmation of the Promise Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 339 views

    Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

    Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019
     | 3,213 views

    The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

    Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Compelled To Testify

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,096 views

    The love of Christ should compel us to testify on his behalf before the court of the world.

    Lots of people are testifying these days. We’ve got trials in California and New York and Georgia and Washington D.C. Politicians and government officials and even just ordinary people caught up in things are all either pouring their hearts out or nowhere to be found. Some are practically begging ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel For Today Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,357 views

    Acts 2:14-41 shows us that the gospel that Peter preached is still the gospel for today.

    Introduction First sermons are either memorable or forgettable. My first sermon was forgettable. My pastor in Cape Town knew that I was headed to seminary to prepare for pastoral ministry. He also knew that there was a little church in beautiful Llandudno Bay that needed a preacher for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    Acts Series: 22nd Sermon--Ananias and Sapphira...Religious hypocrisy is a stench in the nostrils of God!

    The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [ushers had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 I guess so! The early church is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had tried to stop the church w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    How Do You Know?

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
     | 2,197 views

    We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

    HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Breaking Out Of Debtor's Prison

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 19,854 views

    A biblical widow listened to the advice of Elisha to get out of debt. The techniques that she used can get us out of debt too.

    March 18, 2001 2 Kings 4:1-7 “Breaking out of debtor’s prison” INTRODUCTION In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Thanksgiving - Enjoy The Donut

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    This simple sermon is a great visual expression of Thanksgiving that listeners of all ages can immediately relate to and will remember long after the sermon is finished.

    “As you go through life, make this your goal...look at the donut and not the hole.” Donuts are great! Wouldn’t it be sad if you focused your attention on the hole in the middle. Wouldn’t you miss out? Wouldn’t it be just a wee bit silly to complain about the hole? What a sad mistake it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

    Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,808 views

    Compares the condition of Israel; to that of the US, and how God encouraged Isaiah before sending him out.

    A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR DISCOURAGING DAYS In many ways, the prophet Isaiah would feel right at home in our days. In chapter 2 of his book, he talks about the days when God will physically rule on the earth, when men beat their swords into plow shears and there is peace in the land. I too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    He Refused

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Faith shines by the stands we take before we experience anything. Moses was an example.

    1stBBC He refused Heb 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist