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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Comfort For The Weary

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
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     | 836 views

    Isaiah 40 is a chapter of comfort, offering hope and strength to those who are weary and burdened.

    COMFORT FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    You Only Fail If You Quit

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 18, 2022
     | 4,774 views

    A duck walks into a pet food shop and asks, 'Got any duck feed?'

    • The shop assistant replies, 'No sir, we don't stock duck feed.' • Next day the duck returns. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'No sir, as I said, we don't stock duck feed.' • The following day the duck shows up again. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'Listen, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By The Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 22, 2024
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    We will look at what a believer looks like, and what they will do, when they are “Moved by the Spirit.” They are called out by God for a purpose revolving around His purpose and plan to make a difference in their family, community, and world for Christ

    Moved By the Spirit Ezra 1:5-6 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16bCwoYr-8 While reading the book of Ezra, the Lord wouldn’t allow me to move beyond chapter one and specifically to meditate on verses five and six. Ezra begins by taking us back to Jeremiah’s prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Lifter Of My Head

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026
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    This sermon highlights God’s power to lift believers from shame, sorrow, and defeat, restoring confidence, hope, and glory.

    THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalms 3:3 Key Verse: “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” (Psalms 3:3, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:1-5; Isaiah 61:3; Psalm 27:3; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Habakkuk 3:19 Description: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Assurance Of Better Things Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,179 views

    Some encouragement for believers who are finding discipleship challenging

    Last Sunday those of you who were here or were watching on YouTube will recall that Pastor Doug Mott led us through the first eight verses of Hebrews 6. Early on in his sermon he quoted one biblical scholar who described those verses as “perhaps the most severe warning that occurs anywhere in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • George Casady avatar

    Give It A Rest: Taking Time For A Pit Stop Series

    Contributed by George Casady on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 19,183 views

    Encouragement for people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

    Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 4,730 views

    We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

    (see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rock Crumbles Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,563 views

    Note the depth of honesty in the Gospels. There is no cover-up here: Peter blew it! But Before we condemn Peter, given the circumstances, would we have shown up in Caiaphas’ courtyard that evening?

    Sermon Notes “The Rock Crumbles” Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Introduction: Did you know that Las Vegas has opened a call-in phone service called “Connection Confession?” It is a service where people can call and confess their sins to a recording – a confession hot-line. Here is how it works – for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,377 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

    Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Loser For Christ

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 1, 2010
     | 4,705 views

    Wear the label 'Loser' proudly, when it comes by confessing Jesus and following him as you deny yourself and take up your cross.

    Text: Luke 9:18-24 Theme: Be a Loser for Christ A. By confessing him with your words B. By following him in your life Season: Pentecost 5c -- God's Names Date: June 27, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-a-Loser-for-Christ-Luke9_18-24.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting Fit: Discipline Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,396 views

    It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

    Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

    WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin No More!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 11, 2015
     | 3,801 views

    Many are not able to overcome temptations, corruption and attractions because they have failed to seal the entry point completely, even a small leakage can damage the entire stuff. Are you listening?

    Capital letter always follow full stop! Romans 6:6” We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” Two days back, I was teaching English grammar at our Abide School and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,667 views

    Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Palm Sunday- Faces In The Crowd- Choose Your Attitude

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 21, 2016
     | 32,465 views

    Easter palm Sunday 2016

    Thanks to so many here on Sermon Central for the inspiration for this sermon, I found so many sermons on "the faces in the crowd" and so many on "attitudes" that it would be very hard to single out any contributor, but thanks to all. Palm Sunday, 2016 “Choose your attitude” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist