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  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 3,042 views

    Paul, Pt. 11

    THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Without The Resurrection

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,185 views

    A sermon examining the importance of Christ's resurrection.

    Without The Resurrection I Corinthians 15:12-20 Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but with the invention of the internet and social media these theories are more prevalent than ever. Some people believe a number of conspiracy theories concerning the JFK Assassination. Others believe there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armed & Dangerous

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2016
     | 17,646 views

    God has given Christians four principle weapons, these weapons make us dangerous to the devil, and it's urgent that we begin using our weapons.

    ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 Cor. 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DIVORCE BECAUSE 2-STORY HOUSE 1. Vicky asked for a divorce and appeared before the judge. The judge asked, "So tell me in your own words, Mrs. Franks, why are you seeking a divorce?" 2. "I'm seeking a divorce, your Honor, because I feel I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 2: The Cave Is Part Of The Calling Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026
     | 3 views

    After the oil falls, the running begins. Most of us expect a palace, but David found a cave.The Cave of Adullam wasn't a detour; it was a divine classroom.

    The Path Gets Darker Before It Gets Brighter You know what nobody tells you about destiny? "God often relocates us downward before He lifts us upward" After the anointing comes the running. After the moment God says "yes" comes the season where everything says "no." ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Young avatar

    "Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

    Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.

    LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Blessings

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    Three principles I can learn from Jesus - the ultimate model of stewardship: (1) He didn’t abuse what He had; (2) He didn’t squander what He had; and (3) He didn’t keep what He had.

    I. THREE INTERESTING PASSAGES (Dan 7:14) “Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom…” . (Matt 28:18) “Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me…’” (1 Cor 15:24-26) “Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father…” 1. A forever ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anger; Sinful Or Not?

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    What does the Bible say about anger? Can it ever be a good thing? This sermon gives some practical steps in identifying, handling and combating sinful anger. To show that anger is a God given emotion and that alot of energy is generated that should be u

    ANGER ; SINFUL OR NOT Date: May 18th 2005 Text: Ephesians 4:26-32 I. ANGER IS NOT SINFUL IN AND BY ITSELF A. It’s ok to get angry; God does. 1. God gets angry a. (Psalm 85:4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. b. (Psalm 7:11) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    An Act Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    At the feast in Bethany, we can see a beautiful picture of the Church and a contrast between a worshiper and one who was selfish.

    * Jesus had been staying a Ephraim. * As the Passover approached, people began to wonder if Jesus would show up for the feast. * He shows up in Bethany at a feast to honor him, sponsored by the family of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. * In this setting, we get the most beautiful picture of a healthy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Things #3 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,351 views

    A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

    THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #3 1ST TIMOTHY 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION: AS I READ THE LETTERS THAT PAUL WROTE TO TIMOTHY, I THINK ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP THAT THESE TWO MEN HAD. PAUL, THE OLDER PASTOR, EXPERIENCED IN CHURCH STARTS, EXPERIENCED IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH, IS INSTRUCTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Should Not Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    There are times when we should not pray. When are those times? Let’s look at them.

    WHEN WE SHOULD NOT PRAY Exodus 14:15 INTRO: The Sunday School teacher asked one of the boys in his class, “Do you say a prayer before you eat at your house?” “No,” the boy responded. “We don’t need to. My mother is a good cook!” In his somewhat misguided understanding, the youth man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012
     | 9,925 views

    A Funeral Meditation: The death of Sarah motivated Abraham to seek the promises of God for his life.

    The Legacy* Genesis 23:1-4 1 Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her. 3 Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Growing Through What You Go Through

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025
     | 934 views

    Whatever you're going through is not the end—it’s the process. Growth often hides in the soil of affliction. Do not curse the season you are in; rather, lean into God and allow Him to mould you. You are growing through what you go through.

    GROWING THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 34:19, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with seasons—some filled with sunshine, others with storms. It is not always the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rewards Of Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 471 views

    Restoration does not just bring back what was lost; it multiplies blessings, brings healing, and ushers a believer into a season of joy, honour, and divine fulfilment.

    REWARDS OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 212 views

    God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

    THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God