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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Awakening Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
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    The Church must wake up from spiritual slumber and return to her apostolic foundations of prayer, power, purity, and proclamation.

    THE AWAKENING CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31-33 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 52:1-2, Joel 2:28, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The early Church in the book of Acts was a spiritually alert, power-driven and unified body of believers. They were not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Devoted To Communion Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Communion is a practice of remembrance, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It's a time for reconciliation, unity, and anticipation of Christ's return.

    Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us. So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's ...read more

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    That Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Emphasize the certainty of Jesus Christ's return and the urgency of preparing for it, as guided by the scripture from 2 Peter 3:10.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the heart of a powerful promise from the scriptures. It's a promise that has been passed down through generations, one that stirs our hearts with both anticipation and a sense of urgency. It's the promise of our ...read more

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    I Heard It Through The Grapevine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and vigilance in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the brink of another opportunity to delve into the richness of God's Word. As we gather here, let us remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both past and present, who ...read more

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    Cruising And Snoozing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more

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  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Transformation And The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003
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    I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns & He takes us home. I trust this message will not only instruct you, but inspire you; not only lead you, but also feed you with the reality of the soon return of Jesus & the re

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns and He takes us to heaven. I trust this message will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edward Pruett avatar

    I Quit Playing Victim! I Will Go Where I Was Sent! I Am A Survivor! Series

    Contributed by Edward Pruett on Mar 26, 2018
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    Jesus chose you where you are. He walked past you, knowing that what makes you different will be used so that "God might be displayed in [you!]" Obedience to Jesus' directives is where seeing occurs.

    When I look at my life, there seems to be two components that stand out: What people see from me and what people perceive of me. Let me repeat that: What people see from me and what people perceive of me. The unfortunate thing is the “what people see from me” and the “what people perceive of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 21, 2019
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    Jesus teaches us to pray always, never give up, and keep the faith until he returns. This kind of prayer keeps the line open with God throughout the day.

    Luke 18:1-8 Persistent Prayer George Mueller prayed for a man for 63 years to come to Christ, and finally the man did so. When Mueller died, he had documented 50,000 answers to prayer! 5,000 of those were answered on the day he prayed for them, which means that about 90% of the time he had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are The Nine?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 26, 2019
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    In the Gospel story of the 10 lepers, Jesus healed them all. Only 1 of the 10 returned to thank Jesus. Have you ever wondered why the other 9 did not return to give thanks? This sermon speculates 9 possible reasons that mirror our own excuses and biblical prescriptions for them

    Where Are the Nine? Theme: Thanksgiving Chuck Sligh November 26, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Also, I am always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation Not To Be Refused

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2000
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    Isaiah addresses the demoralised people of Israel now exiled in Babylon inviting them to return to the Lord and freely receive salvation and hope.

    AN INVITATION NOT TO BE REFUSED I read of a visiting preacher who arrived at the church and read the poster announcing him as a "preacher with the unchanged message". He had a nasty moment when he thought that the news had got out that he had only one sermon to his name! Charles Spurgeon got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Great Round-Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon ask the question, "What will Jesus find when He returns?"

    Sunday Morning, August 25, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church (Round-Up Sunday) Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#4] SLIDE 1 (Show this slide as soon as I get up to preach) SLIDE 2 THE GREAT ROUND-UP Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction: 1. On this “Round-Up” Sunday we have tried to “round-up” people to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Have Mercy Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Mercy is not just you scratch my back I scratch yours. It is doing everything we can and expecting nothing in return

    Have Mercy Matt. 5:7 Illustration: Millions of people were gathered before the Throne of God. Some of the groups near the front talked heatedly and were belligerent. “How can God judge us, they asked?” God is in heaven where all is beauty and light, what does He know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Schoonover avatar

    The Sounds Of His Coming

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    Jesus is coming soon! Are you ready? Listen to the distinct sounds on earth, in heaven, and in hell upon his return for His church.

    "THE SOUNDS OF HIS COMING" TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 3/11/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: [Read text] - Spend a minute in explanation: The coming of Jesus is: 1. IMMANENT (Rev. 4:1) 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christianity 2004

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    What does it mean to be a Christian in 2004. See what is going on in the world today that points to the return of Jesus Christ for His Bride.

    A Sermon For You A ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title Christianity In 2004 By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our Text verses for This Sermon are; Exodus 12:1-2; And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist