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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Esther Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
     | 388 views

    Esther’s life is a powerful example of how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. She teaches us about faith, courage, and divine positioning.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ESTHER – QUEEN WHO SAVED THE JEWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 "And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Supporting Texts: Esther 2:17, Esther 4:16, Esther 5:2, Proverbs 21:1, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 507 views

    In Christ, we too are assured of our resurrection from the dead, and of our position with God in the heavenlies. All we must do is to agree with God concerning our condition ...

    Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eureka! Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 329 views

    Some people despise wisdom, but those who fear the Lord will find it. To fear the Lord, we must understand our position before Him. This leads to wisdom.

    Today, we're gonna talk about the right attitude to have when looking for wisdom. This attitude is often called the fear of the Lord. Imagine you're panning for gold. You're sifting through dirt and rocks, hoping to find that shiny nugget. But what if you mistake fool's gold for the real thing? It ...read more

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    God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,366 views

    To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

    Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

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    Eternally Motivated Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

    Rock Solid Finances: Part 4 “Eternally Motivated” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 5/30/2010 Well, again, Carl mentioned it, but let me encourage you. If you weren’t here last Sunday, and didn’t get the message that Laurie Gulley shared, you want it, man. It was awesome! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Don't Have No Cataracts

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    This sermon is all about how God sees us at all times in all places. It offers a positive word of encouragement and hope of our all-seeing and all-caring Father.

    Charles W. Holt, PhD email: cholt@gt.rr.com GOD DON’T HAVE NO CATARACTS Genesis 16:13; Psalm 33:18,19; (See also 1 Sam. 16:7) Excuse me. I know the title has fried the syntax of all good rules of English. Fearing a total meltdown the syntax sensitive among us are ready to bail out. Please stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

    After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mouthpieces

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    We are all called to be God’s mouthpiece in this world. This puts us in a very unique and key position in the Kingdom of God. It also places some challenging responsibilities upon us.

    Mouthpieces Isaiah 6:8 This evening I would like to take a few moments to share some thoughts the Lord laid on my heart a couple of months ago. It dove tails so well with what I shared on this morning, that I would like to continue it tonight. The title of my message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    United Or Untied?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,208 views

    Church fights, anger and power-positioning -- the church is so much like the world we hardly have anything to offer as an example of the Christlike life. Here is how to straighten out!

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor 1 Corinthians 1.10, 3.23, Psalms 133 There is a chorus I love; it is a prayer to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Looking For Work?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    Unemployment isn’t only high in the secular world, the harvest fields are suffering from lack of laborers. Need a job? Name your position. Opportunities couldn’t be better.

    LOOKING FOR WORK? James 2:14-18 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanks, Dad!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 391 ratings
     | 60,271 views

    Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Mutiny In The Desert

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    Why is it that we are never satisfied with what we have? Why is it that we covet the things others have like possessions, position or power (authority)? We seem to be like the monkey.

    Mutiny in the Desert Childrens Story Comment: There is a story that says in Africa and India the natives use a technique to catch monkeys. They hollow out one end of a coconut and they put peanuts in there Ive also heard bananas but same concept. The monkey puts his hand in the coconut and when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Manna - Waking Up To Reality Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    Getting through dry times, is not done by the use of your wits, your education, your determination, or the power of positive thinking. Getting through dry times requires a supernatural solution.

    So, I get a call late one night, it is the sister of a good friend of mine – she never calls. There is a long pause after I answer. Then a little chit chat, then quickly comes the news: A childhood friend of mine, her sister, has just died of lung failure, she was only 38. I’m floored. I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelization Of An Ethiopian

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Forgiveness and salvation are universal needs. Those needs are not met in one’s personal moral properties or position in life, but only through faith in the person and work of Christ Jesus the Lord.

    Evangelization Of An Ethiopian Text: Acts 8: 35-38 Intro: Prior to the story that we have just read, we are told of the death of Stephen, one of the first deacons of the church of Jerusalem. Before his death, Stephen preached a scorching sermon to the religious leaders of his day, concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

    COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican