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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Rest As A Spiritual Principle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026
     | 116 views

    Rest is not merely physical; it is a spiritual principle instituted by God for restoration, alignment, and access to His blessing.

    REST AS A SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:2-3 Key Verse: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” — Genesis 2:2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Gift We Receive, The Life We Live Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2026
     | 171 views

    The God who saved you is the God who shapes you. The Christ who redeemed you is the Christ who renews you. The Spirit who sealed you is the Spirit who strengthens you. Salvation is received in a moment. Salvation is revealed over a lifetime.

    BIG IDEA: SALVATION IS RECEIVED IN A MOMENT BUT REVEALED OVER A LIFETIME. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: THE HOUSE AND THE HOME Imagine someone giving you a fully paid-for house. The deed is in your name. You didn’t earn it. You didn’t negotiate for it. You simply received it. But receiving a house is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When God Opens A Heart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 21, 2026
     | 125 views

    We can be discouraged in evangelism when we confuse our role with God's.

    1. The Locked Door Several years ago, a missionary told the story of visiting a man who had listened politely to the gospel for years. The missionary explained, reasoned, pleaded. Nothing seemed to move him. Then one evening, after the man had buried his wife, he sent word: “Will you come speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Protection Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 28, 2026
     | 129 views

    This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, demonstrating that eternal security depends entirely on personally applying the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb.

    Introduction: The Midnight Hour in Egypt Imagine the tension in the air on that fateful night in Egypt. Nine devastating plagues had already ravaged the land—water turned to blood, frogs, lice, flies, disease, boils, hail, locusts, and three days of a darkness so thick it could be felt. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Reclaimed: Resetting The Table Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,328 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

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Let's Not Drop The Ball"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,880 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

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Mustard Seed And The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,361 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

  • Steve Barber avatar

    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Steve Barber on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,913 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

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Urim And Thummim (Ezra # 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,653 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

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Remember, Remember Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 20,323 views

    Peter calls the beleivers to remember the truth which they know and are established in, and which has been attested to by eyewitnesses, the transfiguration and the scriptures.

    2 PETER 1 V12-21 What is your memory like? Do you forget things very easily? Are you better with faces or with names? Although that seems a silly question with me, because if you don’t remember faces how what good is a name? Apparently we never actually forget, it is all stored in brains. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,155 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
     | 11,664 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

  • Adrian Pratt avatar

    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

    “WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Sanctify?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    What does sanctify really mean?

    JOHN 17:9 "I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. 10 And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. 14 I have given them Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

    Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance