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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 216 views

    The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 373 views

    Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Introduction: A Call to More Than Belief Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ. Today, we hear again the call of Christ—not only to come to Him, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The High Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025
     | 577 views

    Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

    John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wheat And Chaff: Discerning God's Word In A World Of Noise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 20, 2025
     | 230 views

    This is a sermon on a passage where God draws a clear and fiery line between His eternal truth and the dangerous deceptions of false teachers.

    Scripture Text: Jeremiah 23:25-40 (KJV) Introduction: A World of Competing Voices Good evening, my friends. We live in a world that is drowning in noise. We are bombarded every day by a thousand competing voices. Voices from our phones, from our televisions, from social media influencers, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And... Let The Word Cut Deep - Hebrews 4:12 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 299 views

    When you open your Bible—the Word of God opens you.

    Go! And... Let the Word cut deep - Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) INTRODUCTION — “THE BOOK THAT READS YOU” If you were to walk into a surgery and see an X-ray machine glowing, you would understand its power: it reveals what the naked eye cannot see. In the same way, when you open your Bible, something far ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 975 views

    The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

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    I Get To Choose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 874 views

    This sermon explores the importance of making wise choices as believers, reflecting God's love, and using the Bible as a guide for decision-making.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you on this wonderful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day where we can gather together under the banner of His love and grace. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound ...read more

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    #2 Peacekeeper Vs Peacemaker? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE BLUE HAT OF A PEACEKEEPER? I would like to ponder what a PEACEKEEPER and a PEACEMAKER are? Is there any difference between a PEACEKEEPER and a PEACEMAKER? If there is a difference --- what is it? WHICH AM I?

    #2 PEACE KEEPER VS PEACE MAKER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Pastor Joe Girdler, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for the fodder that started the thinking of this lesson... This is part #2 of a 2 part series. TEXT: Mark 4:39 And he arose, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2014
     | 5,357 views

    How does one become a living sacrifice?

    Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-3 When we read the Old Testament, we see countless examples of sacrifice. All of these sacrifices involved the death of the victim. These sacrifices pointed forward to the coming of Jesus and His sacrifice unto death. But here, Paul calls us to be living sacrifices. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Easter Reservations

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 9, 2015
     | 5,167 views

    Our risen Lord thrusts us into a future we’d never choose but we’d hate to lose.

    THE FAMILY I GREW UP IN was highly conflicted. You would think that, for all the fighting we did, we would have gotten good at it – or, at least, that we would have seen something constructive come out of it. But the incessant bickering never seemed to bring about change; we just grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Restored Relationship Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018
     | 4,111 views

    Message 5 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the wonder of reconciliation.

    Chico Alliance Church “Restored Relationship” I. Paul exhibits effective Prayer 1:1-12 II. Paul exalts the Father’s great transfer program 13-23 A. The Father rescued us from the kingdom of darkness. B. The Father transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son. C. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    And No Man Takes It To Heart

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,910 views

    1 of 1. The prophet Isaiah noted an 'environment' in Israel, where an absence of God’s righteous people went unnoticed. The absence of God’s righteous people can go unnoticed by secular society. When/Why/How does an absence of God’s righteous go unnoticed?

    “AND NO MAN TAKES IT TO HEART”—Isaiah 57:1-2 Attention: Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only to discover later, that there is something missing from your purchase? You know you had it in the grocery cart, but it’s not there after you got home! You notice immediately that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heads Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 705 views

    Encourages believers to develop discernment to detect deceit, stand firm against division, and rejoice in God's promise of victory over evil.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's a joy to gather together again in the house of the Lord, to sit at the feet of His wisdom and drink from the well of His Word. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the divine truth that God has laid out for us in the sacred scriptures. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,221 views

    Explores the power of enduring hope in Christ, which shines brightest in adversity and anchors us in the certainty of God's promises.

    Warm greetings, family of faith. There is a comforting familiarity in gathering together, each of us bringing our unique experiences and perspectives, bound by the common thread of our shared belief. We are united in our desire to understand more deeply the infinite wisdom of God's Word, to seek ...read more

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    The Glorious Grace Of Being Holy In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 592 views

    Explores Christ's sacrificial love, our sanctification through His sacrifice, and our call to live lives that reflect God's grace and goodness.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by the profound love of our Savior. As we prepare to delve into the heart of God's word, let us remember that we are not simply observers of this holy text, but active participants in the ...read more

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