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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Letting Go Of Failure To Receive A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026
     | 109 views

    This sermon teaches how releasing past failures, disappointments, and regrets positions believers to experience God’s restoration, honour, and a greater tomorrow.

    LETTING GO OF FAILURE TO RECEIVE A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Key Verse: “Instead of your shame you shall have double honour, and instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beyond The Fox... Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    Obstacles, even death, do not distract Jesus from completing the work his Father has given him. What is keeping you from completing the work your Father has given you?

    Please turn in your Bibles to Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13:31. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,164 views

    Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

    A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Detours - Pt. 3 - Detour Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 18, 2012
     | 5,784 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn't plan?

    Pt. 3 – Detour Deliverance Detours are despised by every path loving, calendar driven, time conscious people worldwide. However, as deeply as we despise detours they continue to be a part or our life and as we have seen over the last two weeks God is involved in the detours that we face. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Courage Over Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,306 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God can help us overcome fear, foster courage, and experience freedom through divine strength and intervention.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we unite our hearts and minds in the pursuit of understanding God's word. We are here not as strangers, but as members of the same spiritual family, brought together by our shared faith. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a topic ...read more

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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,729 views

    Every one of us is confronted everyday with temptation from three sources – the world, the flesh, and the devil. None are immune. When temptation comes we can either overcome it or it can overcome us. How we deal with temptation will determine the outcome

    Dealing with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Struggling to make ends meet on a first-call salary, the pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this?" "I was outside the store looking at the dress in the window, and then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation Scheme Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,294 views

    The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

    Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born To Rise And Conquer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 550 views

    Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and conquer every territory the enemy has tried to claim. The Bible clearly shows us that in Christ, we are more than conquerors.

    BORN TO RISE AND CONQUER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:37 Supporting Texts: 1 John 5:4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Psalm 18:29 INTRODUCTION: Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Principles Of Continual Success

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,316 views

    A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind.

    A child is a fruit brought forth by its mother. Indeed, each of us is a fruit that contains a seed after its kind. For instance, an apple seed planted in the ground will produce an apple tree; it will yield a lot of fruit in harvest. The same was true with the seed that God planted into Adam, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,463 views

    This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

    For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Unvarnished Truth

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    Scriptural support in setting forth Jesus Christ as the only Savior and how the hindrances to faith can be overcome.

    THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 I. THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO BE SAVED! "Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Strong Man Who Wasn't Strong Enough

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,855 views

    Samson was strong....but not strong enough. At least not strong enough to overcome his biggest enemy.....himself !

    The Strong Man Who Wasn’t Strong Enough ! Judges 13-16 Intro. The book of Judges is a book of cycles. The cycle consists of.....disobedience to God, dominion over them, and deliverance from them. This cycle is repeated seven times in the book of Judges. The story of Samson’s life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Dispositional Sins

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    We take a look at just a few of them. How do we overcome a state of mind that is negative?

    Dispositional Sin By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: Dispositional Sins what are they? This morning I want to look at maybe few if we have time. What is the defition of Dispositional Sin: Innate Temper; natural tendency of the mind Turn with me to Act 7:53 Acts 7:53 53 you who have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fear Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

    One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist