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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025
     | 569 views

    God calls His people to a life of strength, courage, and unwavering obedience to His Word, regardless of the challenges before them.

    BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 1:6-9 Key Verse: “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Be Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2025
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     | 928 views

    As we go through the challenges of life our strength and courage to face them comes from God. On our part we are called to be strong and courageous to carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, to live in obedience to God’s word knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 1:6-9, Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023
     | 938 views

    A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

    Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unqualified Leader Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,312 views

    Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

    Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Leader On The Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,018 views

    Even in times of fear and uncertainty, we can remain faithful and trust in God's perfect plan, as demonstrated by David in 1 Samuel 21:10-14.

    Good morning, beloved! We’ve all had those moments when fear grips us, when faith seems hard to muster, and when the future seems uncertain. Even the greatest leaders in the Bible experienced these moments. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that beautifully captures these human ...read more

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    Servant Leader PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's humility and servitude, actively living out their faith as missionaries in their everyday lives.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts aflame with the love of Christ. As we stand together, united in faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to the words of our Lord found in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, verses 35-45: "Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ...read more

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    Out Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014
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     | 6,407 views

    A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

    HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Servant Leaders Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 142 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

    - You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 828 views

    Nicodemus represents many people today—religious but lacking true salvation. His journey from confusion to commitment shows that God patiently works with those seeking the truth.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF NICODEMUS – A PHARISEE WHO MET JESUS AT NIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-21 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." – John 3:3 Supporting Texts: John 7:50-52, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Resume Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Blame It On The Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010
     | 5,252 views

    Human beings love to blame their leaders for all their woes, but often our unbelief is the core issue.

    Blame It On the Leaders (Numbers 14:1-25 and Hebrews 3:2,12-19) 1. Clear-thinking people are often interesting people. One woman shares this story: When my 88-year-old mother was called for jury duty, she had to submit to questioning by the opposing lawyers. "Have you ever dealt with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    We are to follow Jesus.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER John 1:35-51 S: Discipleship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE ARE TO FOLLOW JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in John 1:35-51 four reasons why we need to follow Jesus. The ____ reason why we need to follow Jesus is He is the… I. SAVIOR (35-37) II. TEACHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    False Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,556 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Insensitive Leader

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    In Rehoboam, the people saw a “second Moses” who would deliver them from their oppression. But the king turned a deaf ear to their requests.

    THE INSENSITIVE LEADER "16 Now when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, saying: “What share have we in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Now, see to your own house, O David!” So Israel departed to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    We follow the servant-leaders God has given us.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER I Corinthians 4:14-21 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE FOLLOW THE SERVANT-LEADERS GOD HAS GIVEN US. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:14-21 five needs that servant-leaders provide. The _____ need we have is… I. DIRECTION (14) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist