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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Give Thanks? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2021
     | 2,813 views

    How often do we proclaim God who is King eternal, invisible, and Only God?

    We continue to worship our Lord by growing our faith in Him by hearing His Word. The Letters to Timothy were written by the Apostle Paul called by God to give instructions. Timothy was called to lead and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Ephesians living in a pagan society. The Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 762 views

    Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

    WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 550 views

    The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,501 views

    An encouragement to strive for excellence in Christian living.

    THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 St. Paul knew that anything short of surrender to the will of God would be inadequate. It is interesting that Paul chose the term living sacrifice. In the Levitical system a sacrifice was usually dead. In chapter 6 verse 11 he explains what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Commitment Power

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    one of a series on Acts

    Does anything make a difference? Does voting in a democracy? Sometimes you wonder. Have you heard the "Will anybody listen" ad on radio? Nothing seems to ever change. Well the Church of Jesus Christ has the power of to change the world! It was the force behind the beginning of the new nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Strikes - And Out!

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,317 views

    There is no room for half-heartedness in God’s Kingdom!

    INTRODUCTION A. Meet another great hero of the Old Testament - Elisha 1. This faithful man of God is about to die 2. He has fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith 3. As he lies dying, he thinks of the future of God’s people B. He receives a surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    America's Only Hope

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 6,130 views

    The decline of America. America as it was, as it is now and America's only hope for the future

    TITLE: America's Only Hope TEXT: Psalm 33:12-18 INTRO: America's beginning was different from all other nations. Christopher Columbus had discovered a new land and when settlers began to come here, they were looking for a new life, with new opportunities in a land where they could be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Rebukes The Devourer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 354 views

    When God rebukes the devourer, what was meant to bring you loss turns around for gain.

    THE GOD WHO REBUKES THE DEVOURER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10-12 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 3:2, John 10:10, Psalm 91:5-10 INTRODUCTION: A devourer is anything or anyone that consumes what belongs to a person—resources, time, health, peace, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 10,764 views

    Get the good news out.

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED John 4:1-42 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT! ?: How? KW: Manners TS: We will find in John 4:1-42, four manners that describe how we get the good news out. The _____ manner that describes how we get the good news out is by… I. GOING, NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    A Lesson For Christians From The Life Of An Alcoholic

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    What it means to go from being controlled by a substance such as alcohol, to being that controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    A Lesson for Christians from the Life of an Alcoholic Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21 STORY Mel Trotter was an alcoholic. Again and again he promised his wife that he would give up drink for good. Once, he managed to stay dry for eleven and a half weeks. At the end, thirst overcame him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Redeeming The Time

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,922 views

    This is a New Year’s sermon encouraging people to use their time during the coming year wisely, as God would have them spend it.

    Eph. 5:15-17 Redeeming the Time! Intro: New Year’s is a time when many people tend to look back and also look forward. During this time of year nearly every major newspaper, magazine and Television channel will have a special recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God has a greater purpose for our trials.

    Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Greater Purpose Phil. 1:12-14 Illus. Old mule fell into a ditch. “Shake it off and step up”. What do you do when the “stuff” of life piles up on you? Phil. – Content in Christ. Review (love, encouragement, prayer) Memorize? Up to this point, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd & His Sheep

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 36,756 views

    This scripture talks about: 1. The nature of sheep. 2. The nature of the enemies of the sheep. 3. The nature of the Shepherd.

    This past Christmas, the Dallas family from our church gave us a wonderful gift of Noah’s Ark complete with hand-carved animals. The problem is that it is especially fascinating to children. We have had to glue poor Noah back together more than once. After one visit from our grandchildren, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Preparing For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019
     | 13,825 views

    If we truly desire to see souls saved, we must prepare ourselves for the and be committed to the work at hand. We must be prepared and willing to work the harvest. (Sources pulled from Sermon Central to aide in preparation of this message.)

    Matthew 9:35-38 A story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds and (as (he went he would) scatter them broadcast. He stated when ask why that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Good News To The Poor

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    Message on God’s heart for the poor.

    “Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have been a divided house. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance