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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Why We Read The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025
     | 599 views

    The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

    WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Enchantment Against Jacob

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 25, 2025
     | 409 views

    God has made His covenant people untouchable by enchantments, sorcery, and divinations—our victory is established in Christ Jesus.

    NO ENCHANTMENT AGAINST JACOB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 23:23 “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!” (Numbers 23:23, KJV) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Answers In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 360 views

    The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout Scripture, it is also the place where God speaks, shapes destinies, and reveals His power.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Hosea 2:14-15, Deuteronomy 8:2-4, Psalm 107:4-7, Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The wilderness represents a place of isolation, dryness, hardship, and testing. Yet, throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lighten Your Load

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,252 views

    Every sailor knows that you can’t ride out a storm with an overburdened ship. You’ll take on excess water and sink. The same goes for us, when we carry useless burdens around and a storm comes up – we’ll be in danger of sinking.

    Many of you came in here today carrying a burden, a load of care. The good news is that you can lighten your load, you can even get rid of your load altogether. Relax, you’re in the Lord’s house now, and I’ve got a feel’en everything’s gonna be alright! Amen! Our sermon comes from the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of Temptation

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,632 views

    Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

    The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,694 views

    Lessons on what not to do from the Laodiceans.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Laodicea Revelation 3:14-21 How many of you are familiar with the PC movement? PC is short for Political Correctness, and you can sum up this movement with one statement – you don’t do or say anything that might be considered offensive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sifted ... But Saved

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 20,428 views

    Satan would like nothing more than to destroy you and your witness for Christ. But, even if you fail, Jesus has prayed for you and wants you, out of the failure, to strengthen others when you recover.

    There are several events that have shaped the course of my life. Some have been quite dramatic. And because of the nature of the drama surrounding those events, they remain vividly etched in my memory. My wedding day, although over twenty five years ago, remains a fresh memory on the landscape of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,438 views

    The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Binding And Loosening Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,981 views

    A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

    Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Parable Of The Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,089 views

    The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

    LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    #6 Sanballat's Attack Against The Mind Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 22,656 views

    #6 in the Nehemiah series deals with Sanballat, the symbolic figure of our most powerful enemy, Satan, and the fact that his attacks always begin in the mind.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #6 Nehemiah Chapter 4:1-6 Sanballat’s First Attack is against the mind. By Pastor Jim May The last several lessons have been concerning how we build a wall, and restore the gates, in our pursuit of Jesus. We became a Christian as we entered through the blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Persistent Obedience Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 8,755 views

    God's faithfulness and action in seasons of change

    When I mapped out our sermon series post-Easter, I had an idea that it might lead us into a season of transition coinciding with my forthcoming handing over the leadership of our church to the next person God is preparing already to come and lead us into a new thing. I didn’t know for sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of My Life?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,411 views

    One man, back in Persia, was about to discover & live out God's purpose for his life. His name was Nehemiah. And from his example I believe we can find a way to answer an important question in our own lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-10, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 ILL. It was 1940, & a time of great crisis in Europe. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testimony From Prison Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,149 views

    While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

    Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Our Anchor Of Hope

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,129 views

    Because of Jesus, we are able to go behind the veil to experience the grace of the Father. Jesus is our High Priest who goes before us, pulling us ahead like an anchor on a motor launch into the safety of the bay of heaven.

    Today’s message is entitled “Our Anchor of Hope,” and I would like to open with an illustration. A naval officer from World War II once described how the battleships he was on survived terrible hurricanes in Chesapeake Bay. When storms or turbulent seas threatened a ship that was docked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist