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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of The Mind

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
     | 669 views

    The Tower of Babel teaches us a critical lesson: The mind is powerful, and what we set it on determines the outcome of our lives. Though the people of Babel used their mental unity for rebellion, God still acknowledged the unstoppable power of their minds.

    THE POWER OF THE MIND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The mind is the battlefield of destiny. What a person allows to dominate their mind will eventually dominate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011
     | 3,873 views

    The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

    Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To People Who Insist, "Love Is All You Need"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society.

    In our day many people believe that love is the only necessary ingredient for any society. In an age when millions believe most human problems could be solved with enough tolerance, understanding and love, Jesus disagrees. In fact, Jesus gave 147 different commandments that are recorded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Help For Hard-Hearted People Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,031 views

    Here God shows us: 1. the harm that comes from hard-hearted people. 2. the habits of hard-hearted people. 3. the help Jesus can give to hard-hearted people.

    God's Help for Hard-hearted People The Gospel of John John 2:12-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2016 (Revised June 28, 2019) *Have you ever been hard hearted toward God? That spiritual madness has been spreading like wildfire over the last few decades. And I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011
     | 4,607 views

    One need do nothing in order to go to hell. Failure to receive the grace of God in Christ Jesus the Lord positions the individual against God and against righteousness.

    “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Ran To Meet Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015
     | 2,951 views

    To show that GOD rans up to meet us and reached out to save us from our sins.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you chosen GOD? No. GOD chosed me. John 15:16 John 15:16 (Amplified Bible) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thorns And Thistles And Eat The Herb

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
     | 2,194 views

    To show that GOD never intended us to be cursed that's why He sacrificed the ground on our behalf and now advises us to eat plant, grass or herb as our food.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you cursed? No, but the ground is, so the plant that I eat will be blessed if I pray for it with thanksgiving in my heart. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Quigley avatar

    Called To Be Priests

    Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013
     | 5,620 views

    There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

    According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

    People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Brought People To Point Of Decision-Making

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Jesus was never much for long committees.

    Jesus was never much for long committees. Our Lord did not spend a lot of time debating, discussing, or analyzing every little possible problem that might arise before obeying His Father. The Good Shepherd did not require His disciples to set up long lists of procedural guidelines before He sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts. John wrote, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us." (I John 4:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you excel in your love for people so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Rahab, Example Of Deliverance

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 27, 2015
     | 4,238 views

    To show that GOD saw us from eternity and He has chosen us before the foundation of the world and brought us out to be His own.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS saw you before you believed? Definitely Yes, from eternity He has already chosen me Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,820 views

    What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

    A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Change Is Hard: God's Authority Over Transitions In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 1,377 views

    Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

    There is one constant in life, it’s change. Everything changes over time. I’ve experienced numerous changes over my life. Change is often hard and awkward at first. But it can also be something that brings a lot of positives. But it never feels comfortable at the time. I remember when I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,037 views

    Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

    So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational