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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,267 views

    Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 373 views

    Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life.

    THE POWER OF INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Exodus 33:11, Daniel 11:32, John 15:4–7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life. It is more than religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pressing Into The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 425 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

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    The Altar Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 252 views

    Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

    THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 709 views

    Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

    TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

    Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Know The Time Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    Christian, do you know the time? We are admonished to be aware of the time and that things are drawing near. Let’s examine God’s word to us today...

    Christian, know the Time Time to awaken out of sleep and to cast off the works of darkness Time to walk straight Time to put on the Lord Jesus Christ If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day...Allowed you to keep no cash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Horrible Enemy Here On Earth Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    Following Jesus can get you killed. God warns us that the enemy is near, large, dangerous, but temporary. Christian, hold on. In the end we win.

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 12-14 Lesson 6 Heaven’s Horrible Enemy Here on Earth Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessings Of Revelation Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future!

    The Blessing of Revelation Thesis: Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future! Texts: Revelation 1:1, 2 "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,462 views

    Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

    INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Choices

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,136 views

    Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

    Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Hope? No Thanks!

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,831 views

    THANKSGIVING IS A PRIVILEGE OF THE LIVING. This message, taken from the near-death experience of Hezekiah, connects thanksgiving with hope in a mutually perpetuating cycle. It answers four questions of hope

    Thanksgiving, November 18, 2001-- AM No Hope? No thanks! Isaiah 38:1-20 (*18) INTRODUCTION: (1) Donn Moomaw is sort of a larger-than-life person, so he has a lot of larger-than-life stories that are really funny. This is true. When he was preaching at Bel Air, a lady came up to him after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

    The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Reaching Out To Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

    (This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican