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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Mother’s Day 2018

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 11,780 views

    Mothers shape our children who in turn shape our world. That's a lot of responsibility but God has seen fit to entrust it to women. A Mother’s work is never done and for that reason many wise mothers point us to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

    Mother’s Day 2018 Mother’s today are the most courageous people I know of. They face a world that treats them and their contributions with contempt and indifference. We see the government removing the word “Mother” from official documents and replacing it with the words “Parent One”. Well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Who Gives Life To The Dead

    Contributed by Paul Mulani on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,394 views

    Quite often we want God to do new things in our lives. However, many a times God wants to raise the dead, to bring to life what is dead in our lives, and not just give us brand new things. He wants to renew, give life to the dead things in our lives so that they will bring life to the whole person.

    I want to begin by pointing out a correction that Jesus made to Martha's view on resurrection, a mistake that many people make even today. In John 11:40 we read, "Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” That was a kind rebuke. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is For Living Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 1,217 views

    “The life I now live . . . .” Galatians 2:20 Are you enjoying life or enduring life? Are you living or just existing?

    1. The Secret to Living - In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul shared the secret to living. He described how his new life in Christ was a direct result of what happened to him on the Cross. The cross changed everything for Paul. He was not the same anymore! What Paul described about the cross is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Lifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 457 views

    Jesus lifts the broken, the oppressed, the weak, the rejected, and those who trust in Him. His lifting brings healing, honour, and divine promotion. When He lifts a man, no force can bring him down.

    JESUS LIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." – 1 Peter 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lifting Up A Standard

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
     | 1,117 views

    A standard is a banner, a rallying point, or a divine intervention that counters the attacks and schemes of the enemy. It represents God's action in defence of His people and His covenant.

    LIFTING UP A STANDARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 59:19 "So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of Elevation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 637 views

    Elevation is the act of being lifted up from a lower place to a higher one, and in the spiritual context, it refers to God’s divine lifting of His children into new positions of favour, honour, and purpose.

    GOD OF ELEVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8, James 4:10, Genesis 41:39-44, Daniel 2:21, Isaiah 60:22 INTRODUCTION: Elevation is the act of being lifted up from a lower place to a higher one, and in the spiritual context, it refers to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 281 views

    In this chapter, we learn that anything meant to carry God's presence must be built with reverence, excellence, and according to His divine pattern. When God is the architect, we must not be careless builders.

    BUILDING FOR GOD'S GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 6:1-38 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:8-9; Psalm 127:1; 1 Corinthians 3:9-17; Haggai 1:8; Hebrews 8:5 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 6 gives a detailed account of how Solomon began to build the temple of the Lord. After years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace Of Righteousness

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024
     | 368 views

    When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

    Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Need For Rituals Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

    Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Swap – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons in which I discuss some of the many changes that take place when a person becomes a believer. According to scripture, when a person makes the choice to become a follower of Christ, they experience a life swap, as

    Today at TLC we’re beginning a new series called “Life Swap”. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, most of you have probably heard of the show “wife swap”. On the show, two moms swap families for two weeks. And they always make sure to choose two houses with totally different rules, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Far Above" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead, raised Him...and us...far above all things. (#13 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Despite the Fall of man, or perhaps, because of the Fall, there has always existed in the human breast the desire ~ the need ~ to rise above one’s circumstances; outside of one’s own limitations. Whether it be for escape, or self-improvement, or just for adventure and a yearning to explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Train Up: Parent Or Child

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    In raising children we soon come to realize each of our children are unique. We can’t raise our children with a cookie-cutter approach

    Training Up: Parents or Children Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I’m sure there are some Christian parents who would like Proverbs 22:6 to read this way: “Rear your children as moral, upright, God-fearing, church going kids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Daniel - The University Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023
     | 1,019 views

    The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

    May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Spiritual Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    the sermon parallels the physical adultery of the woman and the spiritual adultery of the Pharisees

    As I was preparing this message on the woman taken in adultery, I really wanted to focus only on the woman and not anything about the Pharisees. However, the more I studied the passage the more I came to understand a message there I had never seen before. Turn with me to John 8:1-11. (Show video ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Pursue Authentic Relationships: The Call To Genuine Love, Discipleship, And Kingdom Community Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
     | 222 views

    We live in a world full of curated relationships—filtered, managed, and often shallow. Even in the church, it’s easy to smile, say “I’m good,” and walk away unchanged.

    Sermon 3: Pursue Authentic Relationships The Call to Genuine Love, Discipleship, and Kingdom Community Key Texts: • John 13:34–35 • Luke 10:25–37 • Acts 2:42–47 • 1 John 3:18 • Romans 12:9–13 Introduction: Authenticity Is the Heart of the Kingdom We live in a world full of curated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God