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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Covetousness In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 228 views

    This teaching is a strong reminder that covetousness, especially among God’s servants, is dangerous and destructive. Ministry must never be a cloak for material gain.

    THE DANGER OF COVETOUSNESS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:15-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:24; Acts 8:18-23; Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5 INTRODUCTION: The healing of Naaman the Syrian was a glorious moment that revealed the power and mercy of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guidepost Four – Image Of God Vs. Modern Identity Wars Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 144 views

    Human worth is received from God, marred by sin, and renewed in Christ; true identity is found in His image, not cultural labels.

    Introduction – The Question Beneath Every Question In every century people have asked, Who am I? The wording changes—What defines me? Where do I belong? How do I find my true self?—but the ache is ancient. Today it comes with new intensity. Debates about gender, race, achievement, sexuality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Genesis 9: The Covenant Of Preservation And The Call To Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 5, 2025
     | 95 views

    Genesis 9 assures every believer that God’s covenant still stands, and His mercy is greater than judgment. The rainbow reminds us that God is committed to preserving us, sustaining us, and guiding us through every season of life.

    Genesis 9: The Covenant of Preservation and the Call to Responsibility Summary Genesis chapter 9 marks a new beginning for humanity after the flood. God blesses Noah and his sons and commissions them to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth. The animals are now placed in fear and respect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cast All Our Cares Upon The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 984 views

    Encourages believers to cast their anxieties onto God, emphasizing His active, burden-bearing love and the peace that comes from trusting in Him.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering, this hallowed assembly of believers, where we convene to commune with our Heavenly Father. We find ourselves ensnared by worries and fears, don't we? We are all too familiar with the gnawing anxiety that keeps us awake at night, the relentless stress ...read more

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    You Were Made For This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,691 views

    This sermon encourages believers to actively participate in God's kingdom work by heeding His call, harnessing their purpose, and handling divine assignments with faith and obedience.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I greet you with the peace and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. There is a warmth in this gathering, a warmth that radiates from the shared faith and fellowship we have in our Savior. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, not as mere spectators, but ...read more

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  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Reclaimed: Resetting The Table Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,250 views

    Reclaim the table for outreach!

    Reclaimed - Part 2, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Yes! How many enjoyed the video? How many are enjoying your Reclaim cards? You enjoying those? I hope you're taking advantage of them. We still have some left if you didn't get them. It's one per household. And they are all good questions for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Integrating Spirituality In Our Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,434 views

    The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and divisive issues not only of our times… but throughout much of history.

    Continuing in series focused on Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life. We’ve considered spiritual dimensions and dynamics involved with our living spaces… workplace… recreational life… and today… our CITIZENSHIP. Perhaps a less conscious role for many of us… not something that we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "An Anchor Of The Soul..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    When you can’t change the wind, adjust your sails. God has promised He will be our anchor. Let’s examine it together!

    INTRODUCTION The anchor. How important is it? Anyone with any sense would tell you "Never leave shore with out one..." Hundreds of stories could be written about the times ones anchor saved a lot of heartache, time and money! The Christian life is a lot like a ship out on the sea. Storms can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Word As Provision Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Provision is the act of receiving all that you need from God.

    The Word as Provision Text: John 1:29 An act of receiving that which you need. The ultimate need of man is forgiveness of sin. John preached repentance, but man would renege Jesus Christ provided the way for man to eternally be reconciled to God. You cannot make a success out of sin! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Steve Barber on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,819 views

    A Christian ceremony for two young dedicated Christians

    Wedding Ceremony STARTING TIME 6:00 SAX SOLO MEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLES FLUTE SOLO GRANDPARENTS TO ENTER SOLO # 1 “SEEKERS OF THE HEART” PARENTS ENTER LIGHT THE CANDLES FOR THE UNITY CANDLE SOLO # 2 “PARENT’S PRAYER” “PACHELBEL’S CANON IN D” GROOM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mustard Seed And The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    The Kingdom grows. How does it grow in 1) our lives 2) our community 3) Our world (a call to involvement, evangelism and social action, really)

    The mustard seed and the yeast Mt 13:31-33 WBC 24/3/2 pm 2 parables of GROWTH. - imperceptible start -> massive endings - “mighty oaks from little acorns grow” - massive, fruitful, tasty, sheltering, helpful endings It’s about the power of this stuff. The KOG. It’s transforming power. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let's Not Drop The Ball"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

    MATTHEW 28:16-20 “Let’s Not Drop The Ball” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A man was taking a daily walk as part of a regimen recommended by his physician after a heart attack. At home, the telephone rang and his wife answered. On the other ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Urim And Thummim (Ezra # 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    a study of Urim and Thummim from Scripture and applying it us today.

    Title: Urim and Thummim (Ezra #2) Text: Ezra 2:59-63 www.pastorlarry.net 1. The book of Ezra basically tells the story of one of the most important events in all of Jewish history… The return of the people of God living in exile in Babylon captivity… This return has 2 stages, it started under ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,991 views

    This sermon examines the Last Supper in which Jesus institutes a "New Covenant" with His Disciples.

    Introduction: If you knew that you were going to die tomorrow what would you want to do? Would you want to go somewhere that you’ve never been before, or see something that you’ve never seen before? If you knew that you only had a few hours to live who would you want to talk to? Who would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,600 views

    What will people remember about you? Why not leave behind a legacy of faith for others to pass on!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What was the memory verse from last week? • What about from 2 weeks ago? • Today I am going to give you a memory verse break. • Today we will be in 2 Timothy 3:14-15. This is not one of the verses I have committed to memory, but it is a good one to remember. Next week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ