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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Obstacles To Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 113 views

    Restoration is God’s promise, but certain spiritual, emotional, and behavioural barriers can hinder or delay its manifestation in a believer’s life.

    OBSTACLES TO RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 3:22 Key Verse: “Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.” (Jeremiah 3:22) Supporting Texts: Hosea 14:1-2, Isaiah 59:1-2, James 4:7, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Sleepless In Susa

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 38 views

    God’s providence never sleeps—He orchestrates the unseen, turns delay into deliverance, and transforms sleepless nights into triumphs of His timing.

    Introduction: When God Works the Night Shift History has turned on sleepless nights. On one sleepless night in Babylon, Daniel prayed and an empire shifted. On one sleepless night in Bethlehem, shepherds watched and angels sang. On one sleepless night in Susa, the king tossed and turned— and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Right At The Door

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 28 views

    God’s delay is mercy. Return to Jesus, repent together, walk by faith. Step into grace. Cross the river. Hope ahead, always.

    (From Bitter to Better While We Wait) There’s a tiny spacecraft drifting through darkness right now. You can’t see it with your eyes. No telescope can frame it. Pioneer 10 left Earth when gasoline was 36 cents a gallon, and bell-bottoms were still a thing. It flew past Jupiter, past Pluto, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Why Do Christians Still Have To Die?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2019
     | 12,075 views

    1. A tragic reason (Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17). 2. A tender reason (Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1). 3. A trust reason (2 Cor 1:8-10). 4. A testimony reason (2 Cor 4:5-11). 5. A technical reason (1 Cor 15:39-50). 6. A triumphant reason (1 Cor 15:51-58).

    Why Do Christians Still Have to Die? 1 Corinthians 15:39-58; Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17; Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Why do Christians still have to physically die? If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Resurrection Is What Gives Us Faith

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    Resurrection is the reason for our faith

    An Open Letter Dear Church Member: Don’t wait until the hearse hauls you to church. If you do, you will go, regardless of the weather. You will go, regardless of the condition of your body. There will be beautiful flowers there, but you won’t enjoy them. You will go, regardless of how your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Pausing To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    Reasons Christians have to be thankful.

    THANKSGIVING 2004 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS When the New England colonies started, the settlers endured many hardships and difficulties. They were pious and religious people, so they prayed and fasted a lot to get through the difficult times. They thought so much about their problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Slaves In Bondage

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    Reason Israelites were in Egypt.

    Souls in slavery. Exodus 1:1 -- 7. 06/22/03 Moses is one of the most prominent men found in the Old Testament. He was truly a man of God. Even his obituary bears his greatness, it says, “there arose not-a -profit sense in Israel like unto Moses, whom the lord new face-to-face.” He was also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    To Tithe Or Not To Tithe

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 45,996 views

    A sermon on the Biblical reasons to tithe.

    To Tithe or not to tithe… Malachi 3:8-10 Introduction: *I have broken my sermon series to bring to you a message that needs to be given. As leaders, sometimes we can get caught up in the details and look at things without realizing that the congregation at large doesn’t know most of the details ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Fasting

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,071 views

    The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

    Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why God Won't Accept Your Excuses

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    An examination of Jesus’ reason for coming.

    WHY GOD WON’T ACCEPT YOUR EXCUSES PART 2 - Read Matthew 1:18-25 For the past 2 months I have been teaching a class on marriage. I am excited about the number of people we have taking the class and the good reports I’m hearing from people actually applying what they’re learning. But let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Angels At Our Side #1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    Angels: Their reality, their reason and their Ruler

    Angels at Our Side #1 Hebrews 1:1-14 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 22, 2006 *Do you know whose birthday is today? George Washington. He was born on Feb. 22, 1732. This country was founded through some of the greatest men who have ever lived. *To give you a taste of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Appel avatar

    Is There A God Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,458 views

    Good reasons to believe in God.

    1. Introduction a. This week begin in earnest an adventure that will take us through the next 8 weeks. b. Focus on some of the really Big Questions people are asking today as they try to determine the best ways to live their lives. c. We believe that the Church should be helping people find ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Life From The Tomb

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
     | 4,985 views

    5 reasons for Jesus’ Resurrection

    Give me some symbols of life. What comes to mind when you think of the words alive, living, and life? Personally, I first thought of my baby. She is a new life in this world. Speak out some of your answers. (Give short time to talk about it). How about the green grass outside? It was brown and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Pentecost And Missions

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

    PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    Reasons why to die is gain

    In Philippians 1:21, Paul says, "For me to die is gain." Death to the child of God is our friend. A friend is someone who helps you. for a child of God opens the entrance into eternal bliss with God. is for our benefit. Those who die in Christ gain freedom from pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist