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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,536 views

    Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

    The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back Stabbing

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020
     | 2,483 views

    It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

    Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Signs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 28, 2015
     | 10,061 views

    When we see natural disasters and conflicts, we can be sure that Christ’s return is near. We must be ready, because he could return at any time. The promise of his return offers us hope.

    At first glance the reading we just heard from Luke 21:25-36 seems to be out of place during Advent. After all, most of us think of Advent as a time to prepare for Christmas. That is only partially true. Advent is also a time to remember and prepare for Christ’s Second Coming, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The God Who Removes Limiting Labels Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025
     | 373 views

    God has the power to strip away the negative labels society, circumstances, or the enemy has placed on your life, giving you a new identity in Christ.

    THE GOD WHO REMOVES LIMITING LABELS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Key Verse: “And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” — Mark 10:48 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 62:2-3; 2 Corinthians 5:17; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What God Can Do With The Rejected

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025
     | 691 views

    Rejection is painful, but it does not mean the end. Leah’s story proves that God can turn rejection into divine elevation.

    WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH THE REJECTED (THE STORY OF LEAH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31 "And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Whose Image Is This? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 views

    This sermon explores the balance between fulfilling our earthly responsibilities and maintaining our spiritual identity, using Jesus' teachings on paying taxes as a guide.

    Jesus was obviously an amazing teacher and rabbi. Throughout the course of his ministry I imagine that he answered thousands of questions about God, the law, and living a life of faith. But near the end of His earthly ministry, some questions came with ulterior motives. Many of those asking were ...read more

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    Sow Seeds Of Faith

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,654 views

    “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how”. (Mark 4:26-27)

    Mk. 4:26-34 Theme: Sow seeds of Faith Text: 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 The last few weeks were one of the saddest in the history of our dear nation Ghana. We witnessed and experienced the tragedy caused by the floods that had unfortunately become a yearly routine. This year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Snake Eggs

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 6,706 views

    Sin Destroys

    Snake Eggs (Isaiah 59:1-10) Intro: There are some things that strike terror in the hearts of most of us. For most of us a poisonous snake causes our bodies to shake with fear. Can you imagine being trapped in a small room with 1000 deadly vipers? That is not a very pleasant thought, but we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,126 views

    The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!

    The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Believers Lose Their First Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 383 views

    When believers lose their first love, their passionate devotion, intimacy, and zeal for God fade, leaving them with outward religious activity and an empty heart disconnected from true fellowship with Him.

    WHEN BELIEVERS LOSE THEIR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Were You Ready?

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
     | 3,978 views

    When the big blackout hit, were you ready? Are you ready for God’s next move?

    Were you Ready? I was going to preach a different sermon today, but the events of the recent blackout combined with an experience I had during it, led me to change my topic for this Sunday. As it is, it will also permit me to do a lot more research on the topic I had originally planned. I don¡¦t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

    Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

    The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Anti-Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Who is the "Man of Lawlessness" and when will he appear? What should we as Christians do in response?

    In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians he concentrated on the timing of Jesus’ return - and that believers were not lost in some transporter buffer error - but would actually precede those that remain alive. But no sooner had the postman delivered that letter and it was read - that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel