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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Refiner And Purifier Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 130 views

    A revelation of Jesus Christ as the One who refines, purifies, and perfects His people for holy living and divine service.

    JESUS THE REFINER AND PURIFIER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:1-4 Key Verse: “And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,720 views

    God's love and invitation to His kingdom is extended to all, but we must understand and be willing to pay the cost of following Jesus, and share His love with everyone, regardless of their past.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a remarkable passage from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. Our theme today is God's invitation to all, counting the cost of following Jesus, and the parable of the wedding banquet. This powerful message reminds us of God's ...read more

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    Running Or Ruining Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

    Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#6] RUNNING OR RUINING? Daniel 6:1-28 Introduction: I have been watching some of the Olympic Trials this year and because my kids are active in swimming we have noticed some things about being a world class athlete. As Tyler is preparing for the State ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Greatest Man Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

    THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henrik Sonntag avatar

    Be Refreshed By The Breath Of God

    Contributed by Henrik Sonntag on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    The breath of God changes us into people who care

    Sermon for Sunday December 4 2005 Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 A preacher once played his clarinet right before his sermon was about to start. The piece was pretty involved and needed a lot of breath on the preachers side. When he was about to start the sermon, he said that he needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,956 views

    A reflection and response to the age old question of, Are you ready for Christmas?

    Over the past few days as I encounter people I am often asked a question that is commonly asked this time of the year which is, “Are you ready for Christmas?” Every Christmas getting ready seems to be everyone’s main focus. And the definition of our getting ready encompasses a broad spectrum of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Larry Finley avatar

    When God Calls

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    God’s call is always a call to activity on man’s part

    WHEN GOD CALLS 5/25/08 Exodus 2:11-25 & Acts 7:20-29 S__R__L_ 1. IT IS ALWAYS A CALL TO PREPARATION A. Spiritual Preparation 1. What we teach our children in home more important a. Communist – give me child until 5 & have for life 2. Amran – exalted people >God’s presence Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leader's Philosophy

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Appreciating the fact that we are born for success

    The Leader¡¦s Philosophy (I’m Born for Success) Is. 40:1-5 The responsibility of leadership is often viewed as difficult. It is common to hear leaders complain about how difficult their job is. The expression "it ain’t easy" overweighs "it is well" or "it can be done". Many look at leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Circle Of Influence

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    John and His mom

    Circle Of Influence John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ’Make straight the way for the Lord. " John 1:23(NIV) I. A Man of Faith . Mom was F . At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Die, It Won't Be The End Of The World

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    Death is a serious matter. Death is not the end for you or for your family. Set Thine House In Order. Thou Shalt Die, and Not Live.

    From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA When You Die It Won’t Be The End of the World II Kings 20:1-7 Intro: Hezekiah was warned of Isaiah that he was sick unto death and should set his house in order. Hezekiah prayed and God gave him 15 more years. This is a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uniquely You

    Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,931 views

    No one else has your abilities and talents combined with your personality and standing in life to do the job God has called you to do.

    TEXT: Ex.31:1-11 TITLE: Uniquely You INTRO: 1. Psalm 33:15a a. “You are unique. Even though you share many things in common with other people, you are essentially one of a kind. No one else has been given exactly the same makeup as God has given you. Your face, your fingerprints, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.

    Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Light That Leads The Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 2, 2015
     | 4,688 views

    Only by wading into the life that Christ offers and letting it wash away our sins, our false identity, our injustice and selfishness, our commitment to violence will we be recognized and worship the One who is coming in Bethlehem.

    John 1:6-8, 19-28 sets the stage for Christ’s ministry. John the Baptist was the witness to the light of Christ. He was the light that would lead people to Christ. Jesus would fulfill the expectations the Jews had regarding the long-expected Messiah, but not in the way many Jews expected. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Lent? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
     | 15,443 views

    explanation of the season of Lent

    WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Here Is You Invitation Rsvp Quick

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2011
     | 3,860 views

    Come with Jesus to meet his father in Heaven.

    HERE IS YOU INVITATION RSVP QUICK Matthew 22 1And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist