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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From The Manger To The Throne (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025
     | 174 views

    This sermon reveals the journey of Christ from humility to glory, from the manger to the throne, unveiling the purpose of Christmas and the exaltation that followed obedience and sacrifice.

    FROM THE MANGER TO THE THRONE (CHRISTMAS) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:6-11 Key Verse: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” (Philippians 2:9) Supporting Texts: Luke 2:6-7; Isaiah 9:6-7; John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Great Change

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    This Sunday I look forward to being back among family. My message will be my personal vision for change, or transformation. It comes from Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. And my prayer is that you will join me on this quest to allow God to do His great change in our hearts and in His church.

    The Great Change Philippians 2:5-11 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mCAHAhjpwF8?si=LoLUybC_hGUYTtYk Today, I’d like to share with you, my vision. A vision for myself, and hopefully for the church, but the church cannot really have a vision without that vision being a part of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Perfect Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 542 views

    Look to the Lamb who is Lord and be saved from your sins right now.

    The Perfect Christ John 1:29-34 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2025 In the rolling hills just outside Bethlehem, under a canopy of stars in the cool night air, a group of shepherds kept careful watch over their flock. These fields were only a few miles from Jerusalem, and some scholars believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Sharing Heaven's Good News

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Sharing the Good News of Jesus...Results in Changed Lives, Can Bring Trouble, Results in Freedom, Requires Personal Sacrifice

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Epaphroditus Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,924 views

    The attitude of one’s heart defines success in ministry. We need to honor not just those who are publicly serving in the church but also those who work behind the scenes!

    A Living Example: Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The spiritual gifts and divine tasks a believer receive are the work of the Holy Spirit. While we know that every task in the church is to be honored, we tend to rejoice, give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 59,862 views

    Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

    When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Foretells His Death And Resurrection (Third Prediction) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 27, 2017
     | 5,599 views

    Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.” Now, Jesus rivets the attention of the group on the infinitely greater sacrifice He is about to make.

    Near Jordan Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Third Prediction) (Ps. 22) Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34 Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. Just three verses earlier we read, “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Mission: Possible Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Learn what the Ascencion means to our mission as a church, and see how Luke uses it in both his books to motivate us towards action.

    “Mission: Possible” Luke 24:50-53 Let’s take our Bibles and turn to Luke 24…as you’re turning, what if I just started levitating? You’d be somewhat WOWED, eh? Imagine the disciples here in this text…Christ is giving his final words and mission, and then he starts rising. It’s the ascension! Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

    Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 20,831 views

    A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 17,389 views

    We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Healing Women's Emotion

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to prostrate themselves before Jesus, while simultaneously telling others how He healed them.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia Scripture References: Luke 8:40-48; John 5:6 (The man that had been lame for 38 years); Matthew 6:14-15 (For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    God Can Expand The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

    God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible