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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012
     | 29,396 views

    God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

    John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salt, Light And Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
     | 552 views

    As salt, light, and fire, God has empowered us to make a difference in the world. These symbols show that Christianity is not passive; it is active, vibrant, and transformational. You are meant to preserve, to shine, and to burn for God.

    SALT, LIGHT AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Double-Edged Sword: The Word Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025
     | 355 views

    The Word of God is not passive—it is a mighty sword forged in heaven, empowered by the Spirit, and effective on earth. It is both a weapon of warfare and a tool of healing. It has the power to build, break, defend, and discern.

    THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: THE WORD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Going On In The Church? The Second Coming Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,168 views

    Let us reason together and search the scriptures about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ that are occuring in the church. Will we evaluate our attitudes? Are we passively compromising our worship?

    WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH? LAST DAYS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson. Use wisdom) LAST DAYS, THAT DAY, THE DAY OF OUR LORD, CLOSING OF TIME… IF I GO, I WILL COME AGAIN… JESUS PROMISED THE CHURCH AS HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE: I WILL COME ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016
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     | 11,280 views

    Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

    Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Wallace avatar

    Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 423 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Faith Of Abraham: A Model For Supernatural Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
     | 254 views

    Abraham’s faith was not passive; it was active, obedient, and often required stepping into the unknown with confidence in God’s promises. He believed God’s word even when fulfillment seemed impossible.

    THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM: A MODEL FOR SUPERNATURAL LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:8-12 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:18-21, James 2:21-24 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation for supernatural living, enabling believers to experience God’s power beyond natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Despising God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 229 views

    This passage reminds us that God is not passive when His servants are dishonoured. Elisha had just begun his ministry, and heaven made it clear that no one was to mock what God had ordained.

    THE DANGER OF DESPISING GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 18:6; Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: After Elisha received the mantle from Elijah and confirmed the prophetic transfer by parting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - Blind And Dumb About Demons! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    One man, normally passive and easy to get along with became increasingly MORE DEMANDING and UPSET for no reason at all, SUSPICIOUS of everyone and DISORIENTED, swearing at everyone and abusive to the point of having to be physically restrained by the poli

    Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - BLIND AND DUMB ABOUT DEMONS! As I walked into the room I had visited only that morning I noticed that some people, had an increased CONFUSION, RESTLESSNESS AND INSECURITY. I met the Asian woman with such beautiful eyes who HALLUCINATES and HEARS VOICES each afternoon. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Delivers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 270 views

    The God we serve is not passive in the face of human suffering—He is a God of deliverance. From the cries of Israel in Egypt to the bound and oppressed in Jesus’ ministry, God has consistently shown Himself mighty to save.

    THE GOD WHO DELIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17 Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:13, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 4:18, Psalm 107:13-16, 2 Corinthians 10:4 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not passive in the face of human suffering—He is a God of deliverance. From the cries of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Please Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    Nine perils of allowing spiritual fruit to spoil. Failure to fully appropriate the fruits of the Spirit lead many to a false assumption that they are not doing anything wrong. (Symptons include possessiveness, frenzied actions, passivity, leniency, s

    Please, Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil (Gal 5:22,23) Many believers are suffering needlessly because they are not allowing the Spirit of God to exhibit the fullness of the nine fruits of the Spirit in and through them. Consequently, many tolerate the leaven of neutrality, apathy and indifference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,799 views

    Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

    A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God's Unrequited Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

    God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,287 views

    The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The God Who Lifts Heavy Burdens Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 298 views

    The God we serve is not passive when His children suffer. He acts decisively to lift burdens and destroy yokes. When we learn to cast our cares on Him, we experience peace and liberty.

    THE GOD WHO LIFTS HEAVY BURDENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Supporting Texts: Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 10:27, Exodus 6:6, Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Many people today are carrying burdens that are too heavy for them — burdens of sin, fear, financial distress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God