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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    No Time To Snooze

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    The church must be in an awakened state to deal with the issues she is facing.

    KJV: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Combating Cultism And Occult Practices Among Youths Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 296 views

    The rise of cultism and occult practices among youths is a serious spiritual crisis that demands urgent intervention through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

    COMBATING CULTISM AND OCCULT PRACTICES AMONG YOUTHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:31, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 8:19, Acts 19:18-20 INTRODUCTION: In our generation, the involvement of youths in cultism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Neglecting Your Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 19, 2025
     | 523 views

    Spiritual negligence can ultimately result in backsliding and separation from God. It’s important to identify the warning signs early and return to fervent devotion before it's too late.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Revelation 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Luke 21:34-36 INTRODUCTION: Many believers start their spiritual journey with great passion, discipline, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 227 views

    The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give Anxiety To God Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 201 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Give Anxiety to God” 1 Peter 5:6-14 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Power To Overcome

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 25, 2025
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    Believers are not called to be victims but victors. Through the power of Christ in us, we overcome sin, the flesh, the world, and every force of darkness.

    POWER TO OVERCOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 5:4-5 Key Verse: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” — 1 John 5:4 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:37; Revelation 12:11; Luke 10:19; Philippians 4:13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 379 views

    The Church of Jesus Christ is divinely established to stand firm against all the assaults of hell, and no power of darkness can overthrow it.

    THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:17-19 Key Verse: “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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    Resisting temptation requires recognizing its deceptive nature, relying on God’s strength and wisdom, and trusting His grace to overcome sin’s destructive pull.

    If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at midnight, telling yourself, “Just a nibble,” you know something about the tug of temptation. It doesn’t always stride into the room; it sidles. It winks. It whispers. It promises comfort, relief, maybe a little spark of excitement. Everyone knows that ...read more

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    The Grief Of Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2019
     | 5,435 views

    When Jesus went to Gethsemane, on this occasion, there were two things He wanted. He wanted human fellowship and He wanted God’s fellowship.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (24) The Grief of Gethsemane Scripture: Matthew 26:30, 36-46; Mark 14:26, 32-42 (Focal Passage); Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1 Tom Lowe 1/10/2008 Location: Mount of Olives Date: Thursday-Friday of Jesus’ Final Week O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sonstroke On The Damascus Road Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,345 views

    Paul goes from persecutor to Apostle. Conversion is the process by which God brings us from darkness into the Light.

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Sonstroke on the Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Apostle Paul’s conversion is regarded as one of the most significant, monumental events in the Bible. He starts out being the church’s #1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,785 views

    In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

    Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Working For The Faith Skylight Company Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,619 views

    There are hurting people living in spiritual darkness. In order to work for the Faith Skylight Company you've got to care enough for them that you'll do everything you can to let the light of Jesus fill their darkness.

    INTRODUCTION As we follow Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark we come to one of my favorite miracles in the life of Jesus. It’s the story where four men tear up a roof and lower their paralyzed friend until he’s hanging in front of Jesus. These four friends dug a skylight in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

    “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "You Go Be Light"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    For us to be an effective dark destroying light for Christ requires that we do at least for things.

    “you GO be LIGHT!” Last Sunday was without a doubt one of the most powerful times we have had in this building… God’s power, Spirit, presence and comfort were here in a mighty way…AND when Marie came up second service and said – “I’m ready to be baptized..” - well what more can we say… except, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A "Fashionable" Christian

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    how God wants us to put on the clothing of Christ and armor of light in these dark times

    December 2, 2001 Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran