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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Standing Firm In The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 19, 2025
     | 346 views

    The will of God is the safest and most glorious place for a believer to be. It is the divine compass that directs our steps and ensures that our journey in life is not wasted.

    STANDING FIRM IN THE WILL OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wholehearted Search: The Unbreakable Promise Of A Findable God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 29, 2025
     | 199 views

    This sermon unpacks the glorious promise of Jeremiah 29:13, revealing that we are guaranteed to find God at the very moment our casual seeking becomes a wholehearted search.

    Introduction: The Universal Search Good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters. Deep within every human soul, there is a search. It is a restless longing, a hunger for something more. We see this search all around us in our bustling city. People are searching for security in their jobs. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing God’s Plan Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2026
     | 71 views

    God’s ultimate desire is not only that you start well, but that you finish His ordained plan with faithfulness, strength, and eternal reward.

    FINISHING GOD’S PLAN STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 20:24; Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 24:13; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 61,962 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Is Silent Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 130,697 views

    Warfare Praying

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Dr. D. K. Olukoya There could be worrying occasions in a believers prayer life when it appears that God is silent. Our message this week focuses on the possible reasons this may be so. I therefore would like you to open your hearts as you prayerfully read along. As our working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Brady avatar

    Narnia: Understanding The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Chris Brady on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Using the magical world of Narnia, we will discover how the supernatural is real and is all around us.

    NARNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SUPERNATURAL November 27, 2005 Chris Brady/Nelson Searcy Today we are launching our Christmas in Narnia series. Fantasy…the supernatural…there is something about supernatural stories that I love. In fact at any given time you will find a fantasy book in my bag. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Him Where Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
     | 4,718 views

    A sermon about following Christ into the task of evangelism

    “Follow Him Where – Luke 10:1-20” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - View clip from Sister Act – “I will follow you” Following Jesus means doing what he asks. It is more than just singing a song. OOPS I want to start by showing you a clip from the movie Sister Act. It is probably one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Faithful To Forgive Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 6,828 views

    Nineteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on forgiveness faithfulness of God.

    Knowing God Series #17 “Forgiven and Forgiving” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When The Heavens Are As Brass Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    A sermon series revealing the secret to experiencing great intimacy with God, even when the clouds of darkness are looming overhead and God seems a million miles away.

    When The Heavens Are As Brass Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "where Is Your Vision?"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,864 views

    Saints, your vision is the idea constantly flashing in your mind, the dream that doesn’t seem to go away, all driven by our purpose. This works together to keep us focused on what we want to accomplish for the Kingdom of God.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 29:18) "Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." (Proverbs 19:21) “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2025
     | 689 views

    If you want to enjoy fellowship with God hear His call to you, put Him first in your life, and come to His table. Then invite others to do the same.

    Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Dunn avatar

    If I Could Put Time In A Bottle

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
     | 92 views

    Time is not random or meaningless; it unfolds under God’s sovereign care. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that life is lived in seasons, eternity is placed in the human heart, and meaning is found not in controlling time but in reverently offering it to God. What is given to Him is never wasted.

    There are moments in life when time feels generous. Days seem long. Weeks stretch out ahead of us. The future feels wide and open, almost indulgent. And then there are other moments when time suddenly feels thin — compressed, hurried, and slippery. One season we are wondering how to fill the hours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 26,999 views

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    When Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015
     | 9,080 views

    Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Balance Of Worship And Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,880 views

    Are you faithful in your worship and service?

    Worship and Service Out theme this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. And my question for you is this: Are you faithful in your worship and service? Perhaps I need to clarify the question a little. What really brought you here this morning? Was it your desire to fill your heart with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal