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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 999 views

    Judas Iscariot's life is a tragic reminder of how greed, hypocrisy, and unrepented sin can lead to destruction. Despite being chosen by Jesus, he allowed the love of money and Satan’s influence to ruin his destiny.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – BETRAYED JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:14-16 "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Your Life Matter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,719 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby Battle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021
     | 5,838 views

    If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,664 views

    We are called to judge ourselves, especially focusing on our motives, as we come before the Lord's Table.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Take The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2023
     | 2,503 views

    1. To remember the Lord (vs. 23-25). -Remember that Jesus took the punishment we deserved. -Remember the price Jesus paid. -Remember the power He displayed. 2. To reveal the Lord (vs. 26). 3. To review our lives (vs. 27-28). 4. To renew our lives (vs. 29-32).

    Why We Take the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 1, 2023) MESSAGE: *Do you know the first food ever eaten on the moon? Believe it or not, it was the Lord's Supper. Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin took the Lord's Supper with him on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Marks Of The True Church: Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2024
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     | 1,532 views

    Christians are lovers. We are distinguished from the world by Who we love and the manner in which we reveal our love. Ours is a love which results from the love of God which is poured out into our lives.

    “O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” [1] Karl Barth, the Swiss theologian, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,450 views

    What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

    The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
     | 1,553 views

    God’s question to Adam, “Where are you?”, is a call to self-examination, repentance, and restoration. Every believer must evaluate their spiritual standing and make the necessary adjustments to remain in God’s presence.

    WHERE ARE YOU? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9 "And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?" KJV Supporting Texts: Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Luke 15:17, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: After Adam and Eve sinned by eating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Man Takes God's Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
     | 330 views

    The temptation to take God’s glory is ever present in ministry, business, or personal success. Yet the Word of God consistently warns us against this prideful act. When man takes the glory, he incurs the wrath of God, cuts off divine favour, and limits the flow of grace.

    WHEN MAN TAKES GOD'S GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:21-23 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 42:8, Daniel 4:30-37, Romans 1:21, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in the Christian life and ministry is the subtle temptation to take credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    Facing The Perilous Times

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Mar 7, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 361 views

    The early church faced persecution, imprisonment, and martyrdom—yet they turned the world upside down because they were filled with the Spirit. What is lacking today? The presence of God! Knowledge and human wisdom will not take the Church to the old path. We need the Holy Spirit on our side.

    2 Timothy 3:1–5 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Pride - The Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

    20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Benny Horn avatar

    The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    We live in a world of seminars and self help programs, but the greatest program ever created to help us become worry free and happy comes from Jesus.

    The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy Introduction: We live in a world of seminars and self help programs. Just turn on your TV, and you can find a seminar in a city near you which will solve all your problems simply by attending and learning the latest successful program. The cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Agony Of Deceit

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    Today, we will be looking at 5 types of self-deception, that we need to be on guard against. And if we heed the warning, we will avoid experiencing, "THE AGONY OF DECEIT".

    "THE AGONY OF DECEIT" TEXT: I Corinth. 3:18-23, 6:9-11; Gal. 6:7; James 1:22,26 INTRODUCTION She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    The Easter Story is God taking a life which was being spent on self, the pleasures of this world and was blinded by the devil, and turning it around to achieve all of His good purposes.

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 5: 14-15 Title: Ever-Flowing Life of Easter Theme: Restoring Spiritual Life This Easter Introduction: When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Candace Adams avatar

    "Come Away With God"

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

    “Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed