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  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Games People Play - Sorry Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,447 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

    The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trouble Lies Deeper Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 27, 2011
     | 5,558 views

    We give glory to God by living a life that is consistent with the heart of the law and not just the letter of the law.

    The great preacher of many years ago, Henry Ward Beecher, had a clock in this church that didn't keep good time. It was always too fast or too slow. And he fiddled with it month after month after month trying to get it right and it became kind of a standard topic of conversation in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Substitute Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,501 views

    Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boast In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025
     | 432 views

    We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ.

    Boast in the Cross April 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:11–18 Supplemental Passage: Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Motivation Of The Church”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    The proper motivation for a church to carry a crazy message to a confussed world of lost souls.

    This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for reservations. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just A Few Men Of Faith

    Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,370 views

    Jonathan and his armor bearer were just a few men of faith who, with God’s help, put the army of the Philistines to flight. We need more men and women with that kind of faith.

    JUST A FEW MEN OF FAITH By Pastor Jim May Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines even more and they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Just A Few Men

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,498 views

    It only takes one or two to gain victory for the Church.

    JUST A FEW MEN Text:1 Samuel 14:1-6 Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hide And Seek Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Hide and Seek – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. Last week we focused in on John ten – ten where it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 (HCSB) If you recall we spoke of how the word abundance in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Anoints His Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Epiphany 1(C) - The Lord anoints his servant with his divine choice and with his Holy Spirit.

    THE LORD ANOINTS HIS SERVANT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - January 8, 2006 - Epiphany 1 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: What is in your heart this morning? Verse 7 of today’s text states the Lord looks at our heart. Maybe in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 13, 2022
     | 3,112 views

    Satan doesn’t mind the church gathering together as long as we don’t share the truth of the gospel. He doesn’t mind preaching as long as it doesn’t reveal the depravity of humanity and the salvation available through Christ our Lord.

    The Peril of False Prophets (Part 1) Matthew 7: 15-20 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relevance of Scripture for every generation. 2 Tim.3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Divine Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 405 views

    Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way.

    UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-12,  Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 28:12-15, Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sudden Visitation Of Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 215 views

    Divine mercy is the expression of God’s love that moves Him to help, heal, and rescue us when we least deserve it. Mercy is not earned—it is received.

    SUDDEN VISITATION OF MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:68-69 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Romans 9:15-16, Isaiah 60:10, John 5:1-9, Lamentations 3:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine mercy is the expression of God’s love that moves Him to help, heal, and rescue us when we least deserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Visitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 256 views

    God’s visitation is not a myth or a religious cliché—it is a divine reality. He still visits individuals, families, churches, and nations today. One moment of God’s visitation can change a lifetime of frustration.

    GOD OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Ruth 1:6, Luke 1:68, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 7:16 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “God of visitation” refers to the deliberate, divine interruption of human affairs by the Almighty. When God visits, things change. Barrenness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Visitation That Births Joy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025
     | 222 views

    When God visits an individual, a family, or a nation, He doesn’t come empty-handed—He brings joy, healing, deliverance, and fulfilment.

    DIVINE VISITATION THAT BIRTHS JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:39-45 Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11, Genesis 21:1-7, Isaiah 12:3, Acts 8:5–8, Zephaniah 3:17 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation is one of God’s strategies for changing the course of human events and destinies. When God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Word Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025
     | 83 views

    Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God, who left the glory of heaven to dwell among humanity, revealing God’s character, grace, and truth.

    JESUS THE WORD MADE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God