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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Let The Fire Fall

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 1,527 views

    In the Bible, fire is often a symbol of God’s presence, power, and purification. When we pray for the fire of God to fall, we are asking for His presence to manifest mightily, bringing revival, judgment on sin, purification, and empowerment for service.

    LET THE FIRE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4 Leviticus 9:23-24 2 Chronicles 7:1 Hebrews 12:29 Matthew 3:11 INTRODUCTION: In the Bible, fire is often a symbol of God’s presence, power, and purification. When we pray for the fire of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Fire To The Earth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 218 views

    This is the 48th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#48] BRINGING FIRE TO THE EARTH Luke 12:49-59 Introduction: Today, we are looking into a passage that might feel a little intense at first glance. Jesus speaks here about bringing fire to the earth, about division, and about the urgency of His mission. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Hearted Worship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 4,255 views

    True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

    Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Final Accounting

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,240 views

    The minute you loosen your death grip on your wallet, you shift your spiritual center of gravity from yourself onto God

    I just got back from the most marvelous conference. I almost didn’t go... I’d spent all my Continuing Ed allowance already, and the hotels in Baltimore are EXPENSIVE. But the organizer of the conference arranged for me to share a hotel room with one of the speakers, whose room was already being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tried In The Fire Seven Times

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2020
     | 7,348 views

    The Bible is NOT like any other book; its words are ALIVE! David compared God’s words to the purest gold, once it has finished going through the smelting process. The Word of God, like gold, is Trustworthy, Indestructible, Flawless, and Valuable.

    TRIED IN THE FIRE SEVEN TIMES Ps. 12:2-4,6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother was teaching her 3-year-old the Lord's prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. 2. The mother listened with pride as she carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Worship

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,707 views

    What we can learn from Isaish’s worship experience?

    Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    Encouraging Word Of God! (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012
     | 4,390 views

    "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus Christ, even in times of UNWANTED SITUATIONS & UNDESIRABLE THINGS."

    Hebrews 12:5 (NLT), “Have you entirely forgotten the ENCOURAGING God spoke to you, His CHILDREN? He said, "My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord DISCIPLINES you, and don’t be discouraged when He CORRECTS you.” "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,751 views

    We are living in a period of extraordinary assaults by Satan. It is critical that we maintain prayers for our leaders, and it is fundamental for the leaders to take accountability to assist them with keeping their spiritual and moral integrity.

    In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would come to Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would be approached (22· 17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). Those actions and sins that occurred back then seem very similar to what is happening in society today (James 3:1). We are living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Who Answers By Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025
     | 517 views

    Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal Himself in undeniable ways, He often comes in the form of fire.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 12:29, Psalm 97:3, Malachi 3:2-3, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Harrison avatar

    Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 17,994 views

    In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

    A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,597 views

    In the garden of Gethsemane we stand on holy ground. We can never fully understand what happened there, it is beyond our human experience, but this passage gives us an insight.

    Reading Mt 26:36-46) Vehement cries 7 who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear This verse refers to Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,175 views

    What is God’s solution for us & what He can do for us as we go through difficulties in life.

    Fear not…For I am with thee, says the Lord What is God’s solution for us & what he can do for us as we go through difficulties in life. Isaiah 43: 1 But now, this is what the Lord says-- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Gods Word Never Returns Void!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,520 views

    Gods words never come back empty to Him, they always accomplish what He wants! No one else, has a track record like God! Never illustrates complete perfection, Right on time, every time! Somebody Praise God for His faithful Word!

    Gods word Never returns void! Illus. By Tim Harrison The story is told of a group of women that met for Bible study. While studying in the book of Malachi, chapter three, they came across verse three which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled the women and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Creation Of Man

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,312 views

    God made man as a special being

    THE CREATION OF MAN who was created in God’s IMAGE Gen. 1:26-27 2:7 Gen 1 centers upon Gods work of creating the whole universe. Gen 2 focuses on the place man has in the earth. In Gen 1:1 the order is heavens and the earth but in Gen 2:4 the order is the earth and the heavens. In the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan