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  • David Zachrich avatar

    Received With Joy, Not Rejected

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,990 views

    Rejection is painful, especially when you had hoped to be warmly received. It is the issue that Jesus addressed while in the Temple days before His arrest, persecution, and crucifixion.

    Jesus concluded, “’The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? Therefore, I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” Matthew 21:33-43 Friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,267 views

    When it comes to salvation, can we boast about anything? The Apostle Paul chose to boast about just one thing, and it had nothing to do with himself.

    The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to combat false teaching that the Galatian Christians had believed. Paul says to them, “who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth?” The Judaizers were the culprits, stating that circumcision was essential for salvation along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Right One (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Tack on Mar 28, 2025
     | 264 views

    (1) Jesus is The RIGHT ONE; (2) Jesus is, The RIGHTEOUS ONE; (3) Jesus is, The REJECTED ONE; (4) Jesus is The REDEEMING ONE; (5) Jesus is The RESURRECTED ONE; (6) Jesus is The RE-MITTING ONE.

    Jesus Is The Right One (Part 1 of Series) Chaplain David Tack: Sounds of Joy Ministries I) INTRODUCTION… Thank you Lord… It is good to be IN CHRIST this morning! Ephesians 1:3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday: Jesus Paid The Price

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 7, 2025
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     | 618 views

    Jesus paid the price you could never pay. The price He paid was not in silver or gold, but in His precious blood. Good Friday is not just a story—it is your story of redemption.

    GOOD FRIDAY: JESUS PAID THE PRICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 "Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows... He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities... and with His stripes we are healed." Supporting Texts: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Story To Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
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    The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into one of restoration, favour, and glory.

    Title: FROM STORY TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does A Friend Need To Love At All Times?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2025
     | 155 views

    Knowing someone and being a friend to someone are not the same.

    What sort of companion or friend am I? There is a tremendous contrast between knowing somebody well and being a genuine friend. The best proof of certifiable friendship is steadfast loyalty. Our friendship with others should not lessen due to unforeseen circumstances. There is no one but Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eternal Security: Transformed By The Shepherd's Promise John 10:28-30 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024
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     | 691 views

    John 10:28-30 reveals the unwavering security we have as believers in Christ, grounded in His unfailing promises. Let us explore the transformative truth of our eternal security in Him.

    Eternal Security: Transformed by the Shepherd's Promise John 10:28-30 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound assurance found in the words of Jesus recorded in John 10:28-30. This passage reveals the unwavering security we have as believers in Christ, grounded in His unfailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Secure In His Keeping Jude 24-25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024
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     | 697 views

    In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love and the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word.

    Transformed by Truth: Secure in His Keeping Jude 24-25 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word. In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love. Jude 24-25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covenant Kindness And Restoration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 61 views

    Mephibosheth’s story is not just about a crippled man restored—it’s about a covenant-keeping God who lifts the undeserving.

    COVENANT KINDNESS AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:22, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 11:29, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 8:10-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the most touching and redemptive stories in David’s reign is found in 2 Samuel 9. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Gifts And Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 142 views

    Spiritual gifts are powerful expressions of God’s grace, meant to equip the Church for its divine assignment. But gifts alone are not enough. Without maturity, they can become tools of pride, division, or confusion.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Singles You Out

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 234 views

    There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, divine assignment, and fulfilment of destiny.

    WHEN GOD SINGLES YOU OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:28-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, John 15:16, Esther 4:14, 1 Samuel 16:11-13 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,156 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

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    Lesson 14: Justification Is Illustrated In The Old Testament. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018
     | 7,316 views

    In this chapter, Paul analyzes the principle by which God saved Abraham. The father of Israel is an illustration of God’s message of salvation in the Old Testament.

    (14) Justification is illustrated in the Old Testament. Romans 4:1-25 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019
     | 2,447 views

    The Stipulation.

    THE STIPULATION OF MAN Intro: 1. The Bar-tailed Godwit is a medium sized bird, about the size of a seagull. It has a long, skinny beak, and as it feeds on the Mud flats of New Zealand, it becomes inordinately fat. Now these birds make the longest non-stop flights of any bird. Satellites have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion Of God Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 38,800 views

    Seven points about God’s compassion (OT/NT)followed by devotional commentary by Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke & John MacArthur.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic