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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Fishing With Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,260 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus 3rd appearance to His Disciples. An appearance that reveals that Jesus wants to help them and us become fruitful, successful and live an abundant life.

    Scripture: John 21:1-14 Title: Fishing With Jesus! Theme: The Risen Jesus leading us to enjoy a life of Victory! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the Risen Lord seeking to be involved in our every day lives. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Corinthians: Church Matters (4)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
     | 5,625 views

    We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In chapter 7, Paul discusses three types of marriages: successful marriages, struggling marriages, and second marriages!

    Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/30/2014 For the past few weeks we’ve explored the book of 1st Corinthians. If we’ve learned nothing else, we’ve learned this—the Corinthians were a mess. The church in Corinth was plagued with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Embracing Your New Identity

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,050 views

    Absolutely essential to your success as a Christian, is the biblical revelation of who you are in Christ. When a Christian tries to become something in God by good behavior, he is working backwards.

    Galatians 2:20 2/15/15 When a person is brought into the military, an extensive process begins to change his (or her) way of thinking about himself. He is stripped of his old civilian closes and dressed in a uniform consistent with his new identity. That uniform is a constant reminder that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    I Like People Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    To become aware of the importance of developing effective people skills and to cause you to understand that your success in life and in ministry is greatly determined by the ability to relate well to other people.

    Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. What do you mean by relationships? 2. What are the types of relationships ordained by God? 3. What are the qualities that can help me become an effective leader? 4. How do you deal with difficult people? 5. How do you get rid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016
     | 5,219 views

    There is an idea in our culture that recognizing our inability or insufficiency is somehow contrary to the principles of success. Self-confidence and high-powered, aggressive personalities seem to be what takes the day.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 2 Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Acts 2:1-4, 14 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,275 views

    Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

    The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Meal With Matthew Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,376 views

    If the gospel is only successful among one stratum of society, it loses its punch. But if the gospel assembles people from both sides of the track (rich and poor), there is an intrigue to the gospel.

    Jesus kept the wrong company. In the later decades of the nineteenth century, Hell’s Half-Acre was known as the red-light district of Fort Worth. While the area was cleared in the 1960s for the Tarrant County Convention Center, it was, as the name suggests, a rough and rowdy district. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gibeonite’s Scam - Scam Alert!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2021
     | 4,075 views

    The success of Joshua's army hit a speed bump in the road after meeting their tricky neighbors. After this incident the rest of the way was smooth sailing. This is a scam alert!

    Joshua 9:3-14 Jos 9:3 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, 4 They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up; 5 And old shoes and clouted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pride Before The Fall Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 245 views

    This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

    PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Gives Victory To Those Who Trust Him Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 276 views

    David’s dependence on God brought him consistent success. When we follow his example, we also enjoy divine backing in all our endeavours.

    GOD GIVES VICTORY TO THOSE WHO TRUST HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 31:1, 2 Samuel 5:19, Psalm 44:3 INTRODUCTION: Victory in life’s battles does not come by human strength or strategy alone. Many people depend on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 13

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 2,464 views

    A concept in soul winning that you hear very little about that enables Christians to be successful soul winners involves their becoming like the Master Soul Winner - Jesus Christ!

    Everything about His marvelous life teaches us about soul winning. Illus: For example, when Jesus wanted to let the world know that He loved them, He did not yell from Heaven, "I love all of you! Come to Me, and I will save you" Now He could have done that, but He didn't. Notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    6 Pictures Of God’s Provision (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2024
     | 418 views

    Paul demonstrated that not trusting God is to depend on our ability for success. However, we must see that true shelter only comes from God – He is our hope!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 40 6 Pictures of God’s Provision (Part 2) Acts 27:27-44 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we began our examination of chapter 27 with three pictures • A picture of the journey to Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sideline Christians

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,613 views

    EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

    SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,151 views

    Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

    Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Awesme Power Of The Word Of God

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    speaking the Word of God over our situations can do 2 things The Word is like a hammer it can drive the message home (Positive Results) or or the hammer can break down obstacles (walls) (or overcome negatives) There is awesome power in the Word of God

    Text:Isa 55:10-11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. •• God’s Word is full of power; it will not return to Him empty. • God’s Word will accomplish His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal