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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,090 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 765 views

    Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

    WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership Transition Done God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 275 views

    Leadership transition is a sacred responsibility that requires discernment, planning, and humility. When leaders follow God’s pattern, the result is progress, peace, and generational continuity.

    LEADERSHIP TRANSITION DONE GOD’S WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 23:1-2 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Kings 1:32-35, Acts 1:20-26 INTRODUCTION: Leadership transition is an inevitable part of life, ministry, and organisations. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Correct Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself! Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,156 views

    THis sermon is about the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. It is about not knowing the day or the hour of Christ's return and being prepared for that day. it is a reminder of Correctness, Committment and Companions.

    This parable of Christ seems to be pretty simple. Even though there doesn’t seem to be much hidden meaning here, somehow, most of humanity seems to ignore it completely. What I mean is, the lesson may be simple, but the action we are called to, seems to be hard for many people. Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Wedding Invitation

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
     | 6,990 views

    Our Heavenly Father wants to invite you and me to a wedding. It is not a regular invitation and it is no ordinary wedding. The flight is paid for and the destination is Heaven. The reception is to take place on earth.

    Message: Summer can be a very busy time as we try to squeeze in vacation, visits to family and friends and respond to all those invitations. For most of us the wedding invitation is still one of personal importance and can sometimes cost us more than just a wedding gift. In some cases a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral On John 14:1-6

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,193 views

    This passage speaks of a person, a preparation, a place, and a promise (Outline taken from Eddie Lawrence of Sermon Seedbed; funeral for Catherine Thies)

    Message from John 14:1-6, one of 2 Scriptures Catherine mentioned This passage speaks of a person, a preparation, a place, and a promise 1. A person Many in today’s world tell us, “Believe in yourself.” Roy T. Bennett in his book, The Light in the Heart said, “Believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Positioning For Power, Acts 1:1-26

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    This message examines the preparation and provision of power to the church and believers by our Saviour in order for us to carry out the Great Commission.

    Positioning for Power Acts 1: 1-26 Introduction There is a lot of talk about ‘power’, ‘signs and wonders’ and ‘Pentecost’. Often today the church fall into going into one of two extremes – it either looks for ‘power encounters’ or it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "christ Is Coming!" The Call Of The Old Testament Prophets Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    The countdown to Christmas is on! At least in most houses. It might have begun in November or possibly even earlier. But the countdown to Christmas actually began thousands of years ago when God first made the promise to send the Savior Jesus.

    Has the countdown begun at your house? “What countdown?” you might ask. But don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. The countdown to Christmas, of course! Now that countdown might be driven by different things. Some of you might be counting down the days to Christmas because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Faith That Defeats Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,971 views

    The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

    HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courage Of Queen Esther

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Nov 1, 2022
     | 2,771 views

    The Strategic Plan of Heaven to use the suffering of Esther to prepare her for the Royal Palace and to deliver the Jews.

    It is quite a magnificent story, that of the faith and courage of Queen Esther whom our Holy Lord prepared for royalty early on in her childhood with the suffering of both of her parents. In the Scriptures, as we turn each blessed page in the Book of Esther, we may at times be left quite astounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preach The Word: Living And Proclaiming God's Truth 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 834 views

    2 Timothy 4:1-2 is a powerful exhortation from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy.

    Preach the Word: Living and Proclaiming God's Truth 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Introduction: Today, we will dive into a powerful exhortation from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy. Our text is 2 Timothy 4:1-2. Let's read this together from the New Living Translation: 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Alignment To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,283 views

    This sermon will inspire and equip believers to position themselves rightly to receive divine help.

    WALKING IN ALIGNMENT TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:7 "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Saves The Best For Last

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 547 views

    God is never late. He has a divine plan, and He ensures that the best comes at the right time. The latter glory is always greater than the former.

    GOD SAVES THE BEST FOR LAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now." – John 2:10 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Closing The Door For A Divine Encounter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,083 views

    The widow in 2 Kings 4 teaches us that divine encounters require faith, obedience, and separation. When we shut the door—removing distractions and focusing on God—miracles begin to unfold.

    CLOSING THE DOOR FOR A DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Position Yourself For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 453 views

    This message reveals how deliberate spiritual alignment, obedience, and faith position believers to experience God’s prepared future of progress, glory, and fulfilment.

    POSITION YOURSELF FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God