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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Victory Through Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
     | 268 views

    In every generation, God seeks people who will not rely on the arm of flesh but will depend wholly on Him. Victory is not reserved for the strong or the skilled, but for those who trust in the Lord and seek His face in prayer.

    VICTORY THROUGH DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 20:7-8, Proverbs 21:31, Isaiah 31:1, 2 Chronicles 20:12, Zechariah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with battles – physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental. Whether personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Sermon: The Comfort Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 741 views

    When we face the heartache of death, we do so with the assurance that God is with us, guiding and strengthening us each step of the way.

    Funeral Sermon: THE COMFORT OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. INTRODUCTION: In times of loss, the pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Comfort In The Midst Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 443 views

    This message is a divine reminder that God is present even when tears flow and hearts break. His comfort is not just emotional—it is spiritual, eternal, and purposeful.

    COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF SORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cure For Weariness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 8, 2024
     | 1,533 views

    To overcome your weariness, give God the praise and give others the power.

    Some time ago, I came across these notes, which were found on hospital charts: • The patient refused autopsy. • Note: Patient recovering from forehead cut. Patient became very angry when given an enema by mistake. • Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. • On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Turning Sword

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

    "The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Most Important Question Of Them All

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    Lots of people have lots of questions. One question is more important than the rest. And the answer is...

    ROMANS 3:22-24 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THEM ALL “If you could ask God one question, what would that question be?” That was one of our questions on our survey we handed out at the LaPorte County Fair. “If you could ask God one question, what would it be?” There were different choices – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "And What About Women In Leadership?"

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.

    Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    6 Pentecost, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,165 views

    We learn from Jesus that life is a balance involving, among other things, rest and compassionate servanthood.

    Sermon for 6 Pent Yr B, 20/07/2003 Based on Mk 30-34, 53-56 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson According to Bill Heider, “The only thing wrong with being retired is that you never get a day off.” I know in my conversations with some of you, you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    But We See Jesus

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    See Jesus is all that really matters. when we truly see Him, the rest falls into place.

    BUT WE SEE JESUS Text: Hebrews 2:9 Intro: "Two men looked through prison bars: one saw mud; the other saw stars." ___author unknown *What do men see today? *the unsaved see bleak, dismal, distressed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    To those burdened by sin and dispair, Jesus gives an invitation to come unto him and receive his rest.

    The Great Invitation Matt. 11:25-30 (Luke 10:1-24) In Luke chapter 10, Jesus sends out the 70. In Luke 10:17 we see the 70 returning rejoicing. Then in Luke 10:21-24, Jesus praises God. There is a parallel to these last four verses found in Matt. 11:25-30. In Matt. 11:25-26, Jesus praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Hosanna To Hallelujah - Part 1

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    The psalmist cried hosanna and the Lord listened, was gracious, delivered, and gave him rest. The psalmist cried hallelujah.

    Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 1 Psalm 116:1-7 The Cry Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on a young colt. It must have been quite the event in those days. As Jesus rode people would place their cloaks in front of Him. People also placed palm branches along the way. Thus we have what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Theistic Evolution - Is It Biblical?

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    This study examines the creation account in Genesis with the rest of scripture and compares this to Theistic Evolution (or the Gap Theory).

    Theistic Evolution Is ‘Theistic Evolution’ consistent with scripture? Theistic evolution is the philosophy that God used evolution to create the world. Those who teach this claim that God started creation and then allowed natural processes to evolve us into what we are today. One thing that amazes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe In His Arms

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,729 views

    Knowledge of the Bible would be a cushion for you to rest and relax and trust in His promises to keep you safe!

    Cling on to God! 2 Timothy 1:7”For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. “ The strategy of the devil is this – to scare and confuse you! Beware! If I say I never fear or feel insecure then that would be a blatant lie, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Make The Right Call Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 19, 2012
     | 9,303 views

    We all make judgment calls in life. But there is one that is far more important than all the rest.

    “The Road to a Better Life: Make the Right Call!” Hebrews 9:11-28 There was once a program on TV in which the main character always received a newspaper one day in advance. That meant that what he read had actually not yet happened - he was reading the future. This put tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keep On Keepin' On (Confirmation Sunday)

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
     | 9,057 views

    A sermon designed to inspire confirmation students and the rest of the church body to not stop learning but to keep on growing in Christ.

    -welcome everyone to this wonderful Confirmation Sunday at NewSong. -it’s kind of fitting that right after Easter and our day of being Called to Celebrate we have something new to celebrate, young people who want to be a part of the Body of Christ. -there’s only one stipulation I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist