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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 1,273 views

    We are not called to live or serve in our own strength. God has made available supernatural power through His Spirit to enable us fulfil His plans and purpose.

    SUPERNATURAL EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Ready For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    Serving God is a privilege. Bringing Him glory is our total joy and responsibility. Our service is not needed because God is completely complete. We are not saved to serve; yet our service brings him glory. We live for one purpose and one purpose alon

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on September 7, 2003 This is the first in a series of sermons from 1 Thessalonians The series title is -Ready to glorify God It was a home away from home for the first Christ followers. Jesus and the disciples enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    The Divine Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 11, 2021
     | 2,837 views

    The ascent to godliness begins in the heart of God’s love, in sovereignty of his purpose, process, and timing. He calls us to salvation in Jesus Christ. Reflecting upon God’s will and purposes for the world, we are challenged to acknowledge God’s call to discipleship, aspiring to godliness.

    We are curious people. People have a fascination about learning the “scoop” on other people. Live is approached like a virtual soap-opera. Some will intentionally go public with very private and personal areas of their life. There are a growing number of people who have given internet access to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Is This The Time?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    A sermon about greed, materialism and the Prosperity Gospel.

    Time magazine’s cover story this month was entitled, “Does God Want You to Be Rich?” The header said, “A growing number of Protestant evangelicals raise a joyful Yes!” The article opens with the story of George Adams, a man from Ohio who had lost his factory job. His reaction to the job loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,851 views

    The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

    “Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 56,230 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Out Your Dash Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,829 views

    This sermon is part 1 of the introduction to a sermon series based on the book One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook

    TITLE: Living out your Dash (Intro. To One Month to Live) Text: John 10:10, James 4:14 Date: 5/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church This I Memorial Day weekend, the weekend every year where we remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed while fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Leaders Under Construction

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 229 ratings
     | 22,983 views

    We are leaders under construction by the Lord, for the purpose of leading people from here to eternity. We will always be learning through life experiences, and through mistakes.

    Leaders Under Construction Thesis: We are leaders under construction by the Lord, for the purpose of leading people from here to eternity. We will always be learning through life experiences, and through mistakes. Statistics reveal that we need Servant Leaders in the Church: 80 % of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,663 views

    Joy despite circumstances

    Philippians 1 3-11 We are going to be looking at Philippians for the next month or so. Philippians is a great letter of Paul to a wonderful church. Paul, as you may remember, was the apostle to the Gentiles, to all of us non-Jews. He wrote many letters to different churches which were so wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Playing For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

    This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

    (Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

    On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,768 views

    Paul was ready for his final goodbye, and in these verses he shows us how to get ready.

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) Acts 20:17-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2007 *Eugene J. Toni is a Vietnam veteran. In 1991, Eugene made a visit to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Standing under a full moon, he flipped through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Truest Test Of Trust

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 2, 2016
     | 11,978 views

    A sermon to emphasis the importance of trust in God.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Press In Like Ruth

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2013
     | 5,622 views

    Theme: Ruth is a story that starts out as a tragedy but then evolves into a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who trusted in Jehovah-Jirah and was rewarded for her faithfulness.

    Theme: Immerse We have been challenged through Scripture over the last few months to immerse ourselves into the spiritual realm. We have been encouraged to immerse ourselves in a new way of living for ourselves and for our families. We have been challenged to look at things differently through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational