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December: My Month Of Finishing Strong

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 28, 2025

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God does not desire that you end the year in failure, dryness, or frustration. His will is that your December becomes the month of divine completion, spiritual strength, recovered opportunities, and overflowing joy.

DECEMBER: MY MONTH OF FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof…” — Ecclesiastes 7:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 65:11; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:37; Isaiah 40:31 INTRODUCTION The end of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity Reset: Letting God Redefine You

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Jul 4, 2025

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In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements.

In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements. I was once someone who allowed the expectations of others and my past errors to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Polluted Sacrifices

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 28, 2012

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God accused the Israelite priests of sinning in two ways... treating the sacrifice with contempt and teaching the people to do the same. We, as a Priesthood of Believers, have the same job as the priests and perhaps are guilty of the same failures.

POLLUTED SACRIFICES MALACHI 1:6-14 INTRODUCTION: Every year Americans leave in their wake 20 million tons of paper 26 billion bottles and 3 million gallons of water In our scripture for today, the prophet, Malachi was also talking about pollution because the effects of pollution had hit ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 21, 2003

based on 139 ratings

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This sermon takes a look at the offers Jesus gives to us this Easter; namely forgiveness from our past, purpose for today, and hope for tomorrow.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It sounds to good to be true.” Some incredible offer that promises you great results with little cost or effort. A while back I was wanting to shed a few pounds and sure enough I was walking in Wal-Mart and saw this bottle that said, “Hollywood Miracle Diet…lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

"David - Be A Giant Killer" Part 3 Of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 28, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Everyone faces “Giants” in their lives: Impossible situations, people, relationships or differences, Irresistible temptations or sins, Possible haunting memories of the past - Giants.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 1, 2003 “David – Be a Giant Killer” Part 3 1Sam 17 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from Previous weeks: ** Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! ** Proof of having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Forgiveness Is Not Optionable

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 9, 2006

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We have all been impressed with the measure of forgiveness our Amish brethren in Nickel Mines, PA. have shown in the past week.

FORGIVENESS IS NOT OPTIONABLE "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14- 15 NKJV The only part of the Lord’s Prayer, or more accurately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-45

Denomination: Baptist

One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate.” An Opinion. Part 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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To control the News is to control the worlds knowledge. In order to understand what this all means to us we must look into the past to see the future.

One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate.” An Opinion. Part 2. To control the News is to control the worlds knowledge. In order to understand what this all means to us we must look into the past to see ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look What You've Gotten Into Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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Holiness doesn’t rub off very easily, but sin defiles quickly. God looks past the exterior and examines what is on the inside.

Look What You’ve Gotten Into! Time to Rebuild – Part IV Haggai 2:10-19 April 15, 2007 Haggai 2:10-12 (NLT) On December 18 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord sent this message to the prophet Haggai: [11] "This is what the Lord Almighty says! Ask the priests this question about ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know What You Are Worth?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

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People look at their past full of sin and tragic mistakes and become overwhelmed with their sad state. Our passage today gives us hope!

Do You Know What You Are Worth? I Corinthians 6:9-20 Text: I Corinthians 6:20 Introduction: There is a lot of heartache and misery in this little town. As I knock on doors and speak with people face to face, I am amazed how many people are drowning in a pool of misery. People look at their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion - Who Cares?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

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I wonder how many lives have ended hopelessly wondering if anybody cares? God calls us past sympathy to compassion.

Who Cares? As Jesus and the disciples left the city of Jericho, a huge crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd told them to be quiet, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

And They Said Nothing To Anyone

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

based on 6 ratings

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Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

“You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: The Power Of Letting Go Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 22, 2013

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Forgiveness of others is essential for receiving forgiveness from God. It's also important for experiencing joy, discovering peace, and reconciling with our past.

I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. I hope you detect the sarcasm I am using to make a point here. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appointed To Serve

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013

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God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Go Light Your World - A Christian Response To Bullying Series

Contributed by N A on Oct 14, 2012

based on 7 ratings

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This past week, a 15 year old teenage girl in BC committed suicide. This message is a Christian response to the very real issue of bullying.

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD: REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! THE STORY BEHIND THE MESSAGE: • Wednesday I saw a video on youtube that had been posted by a 15 year old BC girl named Amanda Todd. • This girl had been brutally bullied into a deep depression until finally – one month after posting this video – she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

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