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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking Cultural Barriers In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
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    Cultural barriers should never stop us from spreading the gospel. Jesus died for all people, and His message must reach every tribe, language, and nation. As believers, we must be intentional in overcoming cultural prejudices, adapting our evangelistic methods, and relying on the Holy Spirit.

    BREAKING CULTURAL BARRIERS IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:34-35 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 383 views

    Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

    TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace In The Middle Of Battle PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To explore the depth of God's grace, emphasizing its sufficiency, strength, and comfort in our lives.

    Good morning, church family. Today we dive into a profound and comforting promise from our Lord, found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. In these verses, Paul shares the words of Christ, saying, “But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will ...read more

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    Value God's Plans For Our Lives

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
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    We discover joy in trials. We ask God for wisdom.

    future. Even to the end. 2. Stand the test God will provide the crown of life. Freely given to those who love the Lord. D. We face different kind of trials and testing in our lives. Unexpected troubles make an unwelcome visit. Health issues. Economic concerns. Worries. All these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Truth About Trouble

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

    All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009
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    We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Sufficient

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015
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    Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

    GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Myth 1-"I Can Do Whatever I Set My Mind To!"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2014
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    This sermon exams the statement: You can do/be whatever you set your mind to!

    Mythbusters Matthew 19:26; Phil. 4:13 Title: “We can do whatever we set our minds to!” Introduction: Show Coleman video. We have all heard motivational speech about the power of human will! The strength of the mind! “Don’t let anyone tell you –you can’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At My First Answer

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    To establish that this instruction is needed today for all the saints to remain faithful and committed to the cause of Christ. This lesson provides assurances to all saints; that the Lord is ever near, and able to deliver them: even during their darkest hours and perilous conditions.

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. Paul’s Divine Counselor 2. Paul’s Divine Deliverer 3. Paul’s Divine Preserver Remarks 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing Paul’s first defense in Rome. We will be reviewing some great words of encouragement from this great apostle of Christ. We find him now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Rests On Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
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    To show that the LORD rested His Presence in us and never to be removed again.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD resting on me? Yes. Deuteronomy 33:12 Deuteronomy 33:12 Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; He covers him all the day long, and makes His dwelling between his shoulders. Proverbs 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Buford Edwards Ii on Apr 15, 2017
     | 8,673 views

    The rolling away of the stone as a symbol of Christ removing obstacles in our lives.

    I. Introduction -Good morning and welcome! -Please start turning in your Bibles to Mark 16. In just a moment we are going to be reading the first 8 verses. Again, that is Mark 16:1-8. -As you know, today is a very special day in the life of the church. -Today as we gather, we celebrate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Strongman

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 29, 2018
     | 7,755 views

    The problem must be first bound and removed before the strongman is overcome and gone.

    The Strongman Too many things try to latch on to us—sickness, disease, things that start out small but work their way in over time, a little pain until we can’t shake it and it becomes debilitating as time goes by. When we do not rise up to combat the problem, pretty soon we are chained so tightly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Redeemed From The Curse

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    Paul’s explanation of Christ’s removal of the curse by hanging on the cross

    Intro: as you read the blessings of Deuteronomy 28 you find that God was willing to bless His people if they obeyed the laws of God. But in their failing to fulfill the laws of God, God pronounced many curses for disobedience to the law. These curses were terrible, if you read the entire list. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024
     | 928 views

    That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

    A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wrecked Roofs And Changed Lives

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    The church needs to be willing to remove all barriers between the world and Jesus.

    “Wrecked Roofs and Changed Lives” June 10, 2007 Me: Illness when I was a junior in high school. Scared, confused, frustrated. Ended up in St. Jude. Glad no one was too tired, or busy to care. We: What are the times in your life when you needed others to care and were glad they took the time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist