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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Divine Intervention In Human Limitations

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 670 views

    Human limitations do not limit God. In fact, they invite His intervention. Our God delights in using the weak, the little, and the unlikely to show His might. When we trust Him beyond our logic, He steps in and turns impossibilities into miracles.

    DIVINE INTERVENTION IN HUMAN LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:34-37 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, John 11:39-44, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Matthew 14:17-21, Romans 8:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Human limitations are real—whether physical, financial, emotional, or spiritual. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

    It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,657 views

    Our hearts long for a genuine encounter with Christ.

    John 1:35-42 Andrew Encountering Christ in the Book of John #2 Introduction There’s a man in the Bible with whom most of us are very familiar. His name was Simon Peter. Peter was a successful commercial fisherman before he became a disciple of the Lord Jesus. Although there were twelve disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ways God Works

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,636 views

    God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters.

    Title: The Ways God Works Text: Acts 8:26-40 Thesis: God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters. Introduction In 1440 Johann Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press which was capable of cranking out 3,600 pages a day… just 60 years later the printing press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,385 views

    If you want to experience the true joy of Christmas, experience Christ personally and share Him with others.

    In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, young Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but his mom’s only response is, “You'll shoot your eye out!” In fact, all the adults in Ralphie’s life have the same response, including his teacher and even Santa Clause. Take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,177 views

    Three things true of every encounter with Christ

    John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Decide How Close You Will Be!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2021
     | 3,937 views

    The invitation is clear: DRAW NIGH TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NIGH TO YOU... If the earth is iron and the heavens are brass maybe someone is moving away from God. John is the only person recorded to lay his hear on Jesus' breast? How about you? At Jesus' feet!

    YOU DECIDE… COME? NO BETTER PLACE THAN AT HIS FEET…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom (This is a two part lesson.) There was a bulldog that was known for being a bully in his neighborhood. His owner kept him chained to a big oak tree. The bulldog’s chain was 15 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Simple Request For A Drink Of Water

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    This is the 3rd in a series of 5 sermons of people who encountered Christ personally & how their lives were changed. The woman at the well invites us to meet Jesus at the struggles in our life and rise above our troubles.

    It all started with a simple request for a drink of water. It is noon, the hottest part of the day. Jesus has been traveling with the disciples. He’s on his way from Jerusalem, traveling North to the area of Galilee. The journey takes them through the countryside of an area called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Want Proof!

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2025
     | 1,682 views

    Thomas finally met the risen Savior. This encounter shows us what it means to trust Jesus with our doubts. The story of Thomas gives hope to doubters, to those who say, “I want proof!”.

    Alba 4-20-2025 I WANT PROOF! John 20:24-31 Have you ever been in a situation where someone told you something, but you just couldn't believe it? You wanted proof? Then you are like Thomas. Thomas is one of the better known disciples of Jesus, even though not much is said about him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Can You Spare Some Change"

    Contributed by William R Lutz on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,771 views

    SERMON ON THE NEED AND ABILITY TO CHANGE.

    IN A FEW DAYS WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP INTO A NEW YEAR NOT CRAWL, DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR WE REFLECT UPON THE PAST AND RETHINK OUR FUTURE....... WHILE WE REFLECT WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO RECAST OUR FUTURE BY SEPARATING THE THINGS IN LIFE AND MINISTRY THAT WE NEED TO CHANGE AND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023
     | 2,858 views

    The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

    Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Failure Isn't Fatal Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 25,584 views

    When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

    INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Touched By An Angel"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,884 views

    This message concerns Jacob’s encounter with God.

    TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Text: Genesis 32:24-32 Introduction- Hebrews 13:2 tells us "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Most of us would probably be astounded if we really knew how involved God’s angels are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    What Happens When We Worship Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 27,718 views

    Examining Isaiah’s worship encounter with God

    Key Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Four things happened to Isaiah as he encountered God in worship. The same four things will happen to us when we experience God in worship. 1. When we worship we will become aware of God’s PRESENCE (v. 1-4). A. Isaiah sensed the humble presence of God. (God was close to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grave Consequences

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Jesus’ encounter at a grave had grave consequences!

    Grave Consequences John 11: 1-21; 28-44 None of us like to be grouped. But I really feel impressed that this story presents us a picture of the three types or groups of people who sit in services like this. All three types are here. 1. Think it is too late. 21“Lord,” Martha said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal