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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Year The Lord Has Made For You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 233 views

    A message on entering the new year with joy, expectation, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

    THE YEAR THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:24 Key Verse: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Proverbs 16:3; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Use Your Time Wisely

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,554 views

    If we use the gift of today wisely, we’ll be able to position ourselves for new opportunities.

    USE YOUR TIME WISELY "It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem." 2 Samuel 11:1. At the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Rush To Judgment Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,076 views

    Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

    A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

    One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Blind So I Might See

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,964 views

    A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

    I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time For True Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,632 views

    Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

    TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,731 views

    Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

    The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,852 views

    If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time.

    If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles # 27 - 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,026 views

    In this portion of Scripture, we have the opportunity to travel with Paul while he is at Ephesus.

    Some of the places that Paul visited would not have impressed us, but we can see from these verses that God used Paul in a great way. This is the place Paul wanted to visit on his second missionary journey, and God forbid him to come, but now, God not only allowed him to come, but God gave Paul an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyranne Mcmillan avatar

    Winning The War In The Battle For Our Minds

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    In the battlefield of our minds, we cannot allow satan to succeed in his campain to capture it, for a christian mind is a terrible thing to waste.

    A war is when two forces come together for combat. A war is usually caused by a particular action, or the two forces is fighting to possess a particular thing. To engage in warfare, one must be a disciplined soldier: one who is obedient, shows great devotion and has great expectation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 30,170 views

    Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

    “Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    God Has Favourites Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
     | 4,642 views

    Christianity is unique in our belief that God has become one of us. and Mary waste one favoured by God to bring this miracle to birth.

    The Incarnation’ as we call it, God becoming a human being, is the fundamental belief that sets us apart from Judaism and all other religious followings. It really is where the rubber hits the road in terms of the Christian faith. We Christians are the only people on this earth who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Standing Firm In The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 19, 2025
     | 333 views

    The will of God is the safest and most glorious place for a believer to be. It is the divine compass that directs our steps and ensures that our journey in life is not wasted.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE WILL OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,175 views

    Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

    Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffrey Sackett avatar

    I Can Do All Things, Even Build A Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    A sermon looking at the hazards and opportunities as we start a building program

    “I CAN DO ALL THINGS, EVEN BUILD A CHURCH!” Acts 16:22-30; 2 Tim 3:12. Some of you might be wondering about the title of this message in relation to the Scripture passage. Normally, a message with this title would be associated with Philippians 4: 13 where at the end of a discussion about financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist