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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Enduring The Night, Embracing The Morning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025
     | 694 views

    The night may be long, but it is not permanent. According to Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” The promise of a "morning" — a new season of breakthrough and rejoicing — gives us strength to endure.

    ENDURING THE NIGHT, EMBRACING THE MORNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 60:1, John 16:20-22, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons — moments of joy and pain, clarity and confusion, light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Motivation

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2025
     | 553 views

    What makes Jesus different to any other warrior. His redeeming heart of love. And we are called to love one another

    Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: When the 19th Century French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled on St. Helena, he was asked by one of his friends, 'Who was the greatest warrior the world has ever known?" Without hesitation, Napoleon answered, "Jesus Christ.' ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 20, 2025
     | 170 views

    This is an Easter Sermon and focuses on God working in the silence. Not just on Easter at the tomb but also in the quite times of our lives

    "Have you ever sat in silence so heavy, you could feel it pressing down on you? Maybe in a hospital waiting room… or after getting bad news… or even lying in bed in the middle of the night when your mind won’t stop racing. That kind of silence is what Saturday must’ve felt like for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filled For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 323 views

    The infilling of the Holy Ghost is not optional—it is essential. God fills you because He has called you. You are not filled just to enjoy spiritual experiences but to fulfil a divine assignment.

    FILLED FOR PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Luke 4:1, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:14, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit did not descend on the day of Pentecost just to excite believers or to make them speak in tongues. He came to equip them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Weak Base And Foolish Revivalists

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 16, 2020
     | 2,116 views

    Are you focusing your ministry on the many or on the few. Are you looking to impact the world or fill a pew?

    1 Cor 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,950 views

    God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

    A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ritchie Guerrero avatar

    The Life Training Of David Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 25, 2020
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     | 5,304 views

    Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” The Lord will not give you a task, you are not prepared for. Every step of the way is part of the Training.

    10-25-2020 Theme: Promote Excellence _Series4 Title: The Life Training of David? Introduction: Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” What are you doing in life? How are you doing? Do we realize that what we do today, is somehow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Back To Basics (Sixth In A Series)

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,914 views

    A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2019 Back to Basics (sixth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth In The Face Of Contempt

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 25, 2019
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     | 3,806 views

    When the temple leaders chastised Jesus, He teaches a lesson about TRUTH while teaching in the synagogue.

    Weekend Message/Devotion August 25, 2019 Truth in the Face of Contempt Luke 13:10-17 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be Salt Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,038 views

    God has called us to be salt in the earth. If we are not hungry for a move of God then we are not salty enough.

    Salt Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 3-12-2017 Matthew 5:13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction: Look at the last beatitude… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Result

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017
     | 3,437 views

    Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

    December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Something Greater Than The Temple

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017
     | 4,726 views

    The disciples marveled at the architecture of the Temple and Jesus prophesied that it would be destroyed. What do we know about the Temple and it's predecessor, the Tabernacle. As they marveled at the Temple they neglected the One who was greater!

    Matthew 23:37-24:2 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) Here Jesus is prophesying the destruction of the second temple. (Temple timeline) First temple built 960 BC – destroyed by Babylonians 856 BC - Materials gathered by King David - Constructed by King Solomon - Idolatry enters ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Find Everything You’re Looking For In A Living Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2017
     | 4,318 views

    Mary was so busy looking for a dead body that she almost missed the living Jesus!

    In warmer climates this morning this is what’s happening: the Easter Egg Hunt. Look closely at the picture and count how many red Easter eggs you see. I’ll give you five seconds. (Then take the picture away.) So, how many children were in the picture? You have no clue do you? You weren’t looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
     | 4,032 views

    God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

    1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (It Does`nt Matter What I Used To Be)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,098 views

    MY BROTHERS SOME OF US WERE ONCE DRUG ADDICTS -ALCOHOLICS SOME OF US WERE PIMPS-PLAY BOYS BUT NOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN CHILDREN OF GOD AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN A SAINT ALL YOUR LIFE DON`T LOOK DOWN ON US WHO HAVE FALLEN SHORT

    1 Tim. 1:12-17 (KJV) And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; [13] Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. [14] And the grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist