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  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight (A Long Walk On A Short Pier)

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008
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    Your intellect and your five senses are hollering “No! It won’t work. I’ll make a fool of myself.” But God’s Word and His Spirit say “Yes!” We are faced daily with challenges to walk by faith, not by sight.

    •• Philip took the proverbial “long walk on a short pier”. He had been having an immensely successful revival in the city of Samaria, with many conversions and healings, signs, and wonders manifested (Acts 8:5-8). Philip immediately left all that to follow the instructions from “an angel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Does It Matter What You Do As Long As Your Intentions Are Good?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008
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    The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.

    Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Carl Benge avatar

    How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
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    God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

    How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Spencer Cunnah avatar

    How Long Shall Your Evil Thoughts Lodge Within You?

    Contributed by Spencer Cunnah on Jun 15, 2010
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    A challenging sermon to apply the Lordship of Christ to your thoughts.

    How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you? Introduction The Bible has a lot to say to us about our thinking. How true it is that what you are is determined by the way you think. The Son of God tells us that it’s out of the heart that evil thoughts proceed. We are also told in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: A Heart That Longs For God Psalm 119:33-40 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 3, 2024
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    Psalm 119:33-40 is a passage that speaks of a heart devoted to God and transformed by His truth. This psalm is a heartfelt prayer for guidance, understanding, and revival.

    Transformed by Truth: A Heart That Longs for God Psalm 119:33-40 Introduction: Today, we are diving deep into Psalm 119:33-40, a passage that speaks of a heart devoted to God and transformed by His truth. This psalm is a heartfelt prayer for guidance, understanding, and revival. As we explore this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Cordle avatar

    So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

    Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025
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    Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

    This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Dealing With Covetousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
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    Covetousness is a deep desire or longing for something that belongs to someone else. It often manifests as an intense craving for material possessions, status, or power.

    DEALING WITH COVETOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 (KJV): "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Colossians 3:5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Things To Remember This Mother's Day

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 10, 2015
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    In this message, we will study closely the right attitude to our mothers, how we express our appreciation to them and the result when we honor them. The more we express our love and appreciation to our mothers, the longer our lives will be on earth.

    Exodus 20:12 (NIV) "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." There are three things we are going to talk about from this verse: 1. What is the right kind of attitude we need to show towards our father and mother? We are to HONOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Come, Thou Fount Of Endless Blessing!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 17, 2013
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    This Christian Hymn is a great study on the struggle we face while we wait on Christ's return. We only find rest in His presence. May God help us not to seek satisfaction from the fount of the flesh!

    This past April 17th I had my 56th birthday. Jenny and I now have 11 grandchildren and our oldest grandchild is still seven years old! That gives new meaning to the words “Seven-Eleven” for us. We are certainly blessed by God! (For Dalton) I appreciate the message of the song which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dressing To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 21, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    A look at the virtues of salvation every Born-Again Christian must intentionally grow in.

    At the moment of salvation, every Born-Again Christian put on "Christ," the "breastplate of faith and love,” and the “helmet of salvation" (1 Thess 5:8-9 ESV; Rom 13:145; Gal 3:27). We are implored to daily "put on": - The Armor of light (Rom 13:12) – To honor Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Pressing Into The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 159 views

    The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, strength, peace, joy, and fulfilment. Pressing into His presence is not a one-time event but a continuous pursuit that requires hunger, discipline, and commitment.

    PRESSING INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 6:3 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 33:13-15, James 4:8, Philippians 3:10 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Desperation That Breaks Through Resistance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
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    Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine breakthrough. When we reach a point where all human efforts fail, desperation drives us to seek God with intensity and faith.

    DESPERATION THAT BREAKS THROUGH RESISTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28, Psalm 34:6 INTRODUCTION: Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
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    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 113 views

    God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

    SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    A Hunger For More Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 215 views

    There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

    A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God