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  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Discouragement - Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    Nehemiah was a motivational leader and knew how to battle discouragement among his people as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

    TEXT: Nehemiah 4 TITLE: What to do with Discouragement - Nehemiah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Discouragement OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 15, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! As you probably remember, we are in a sermon series called When Life Gets Messy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

    In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Church That Experiences Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.

    A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Inspire

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 26, 2015
     | 6,985 views

    Inspire our youths of today and inspire our people of today to walk in the sinspiration of God through Christ Jesus to dream dreams, see visions, and live a blessed life.

    INSPIRE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 26, 2015) “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Getting Life Right: Righteousness Has Its Rewards Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020
     | 3,702 views

    The rewards of serving God are a righteous life with him. God rewards prayer, giving, and seeking him (fasting). Seeking rewards without seeking God misses God's best.

    Getting Life Right: RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS ITS REWARDS—Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 ***In a commercial for a credit card, a young man and woman are sitting at a table in a restaurant. The man is handing his credit card to the server, who looks soberly at the young lady, saying, “You know, he’s using you. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 371 views

    God examines the heart, not outward appearances, when evaluating our devotion, obedience, and faith.

    GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Role Of Mentors In Fulfilling Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 420 views

    Mentorship is a divine principle that accelerates destiny fulfilment. Without mentors, many people struggle longer than necessary, repeating avoidable mistakes.

    THE ROLE OF MENTORS IN FULFILLING DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:9-10 "And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Push To Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 318 views

    Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does nothing without intention. You are not an accident; you are a product of divine design.

    THE PUSH TO PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 46:10, Proverbs 19:21 INTRODUCTION: Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does nothing without intention. You are not an accident; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Encouragement In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025
     | 118 views

    God strengthens and encourages His servants to continue in ministry even during challenging times.

    DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:9-10 Key Verse: “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace.” (Acts 18:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Psalm 27:1; Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Every minister and believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,150 views

    Sometimes we feel like God has to completely change us in order to use us. Paul shows us that God takes the background, weaknesses, and even difficulties and uses them for His kingdom, if we let Him.

    Who are you as a person? Who are you as a Christian? Do those two questions get two different responses from you? I think often times we think that when we come to Christ, Jesus basically considers us to be a blank slate that needs to be redrawn into the character of Jesus and that everything about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,523 views

    This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming Bad Habits Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 602 views

    Overcoming bad habits is not an easy task, but with God’s help, it is possible. We must renew our minds, rely on the Holy Spirit, take responsibility for our actions, and remain patient in the process.

    OVERCOMING BAD HABITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Peter's Passion Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,709 views

    This sermon attempts to look beyond Peter’s denial to the passion that motivated the failure, and which the Lord was ultimately able to use powerfully.

    Peter’s Passion (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:27-31; 53-54; 66b-72 Two weeks ago we talked about Lazarus’ Dance, last week we looked at Mary’s Worship. This week we are going to look at the story that most of us refer to as Peter’s Denial. But what I want us to explore and learn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,420 views

    The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

    Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist