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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Humble Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 457 views

    In a world driven by pride, status, and recognition, the concept of humble service seems outdated. Yet, it remains the foundation of true greatness in the Kingdom of God.

    HUMBLE SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:12-17 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:5–11, Matthew 23:11-12, Mark 10:43–45, Galatians 5:13, Colossians 3:23–24 INTRODUCTION: In a world driven by pride, status, and recognition, the concept of humble service seems outdated. Yet, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Servant Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    The Bible, the most unique book of all time. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every bit of it is packed with truths that can enrich each of our lives.

    The Bible, the most unique book of all time. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every bit of it is packed with truths that can enrich each of our lives. The book of Jude is no exception to this fact. Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salty Or Bland

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,184 views

    What is salt used for and what is it good for?

    Salt Seasons: To treat or to prepare for use, to give more flavor. Spiritual saltiness - Do not blend in. You add salt to enhance the flavor of food. We are the salt that God uses to lead hungry people to food. But if we are not 'salty' enough we are of no-good use. We have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Comforting Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

    “Series: God’s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)” (#3) COMFORTING Isaiah 40:27-31 Introduction: 1. As I look around I have learned that pain and suffering are not discriminatory. It doesn’t matter your color, your age, your education, etc... We all have to deal with difficult times. I was recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    L-Ove With Intensity (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,141 views

    Experience a faith that looks beyond itself.

    Love with Intensity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 9 Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 14, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Undergo Nonjudgmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Wine - Matt 26:29 Series

    Contributed by John Crisp on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    This can be made into a series with each point as a sermon, Jesus said that he would not drink of the vine again until it was anew, so what is new wine?

    Matthew 26.29 New Wine Is: 1. Pure wine (John 2.6.10) a. Jesus could have used anything to make this new wine, yet he chose to use what was at hand and make it what he wanted it to by just like us. b. Our lives before Christ are like the empty pots dark, rough, empty of our use, but when Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Paul Was Puny! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    When will we learn that the focus is on God not us?

    Intro: 1. William Law said, “Humility is so essential to the right state of our souls that there is no pretending to a reasonable or pious life without it. We may as well think to see without eyes or live without breath as to live in the spirit of religion without the spirit of humility.” 2. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 335 views

    Character development is the intentional process of growing in godliness, integrity, and Christlike behaviour so that a believer’s life becomes a testimony of faith, wisdom, and influence.

    CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Key Verse: Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is rather to be chosen than great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jonah Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,386 views

    The link between Jonah and Israel

    JONAH Jonah 1:17 Introduction: Of the Books of the Bible that the critics like to criticize, this is one of their favorites. One such critic asked a Bible believer if he really believed this part of the Bible too. The man answered “why, of course!” “Do you understand all that went on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Fight

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,312 views

    Learning why Christians must fight for those who have yet to know the truest taste of freedom in Jesus Christ

    INTRO Let’s all do something together. Quickly turn to the cover of your bulletin and stare at the picture for just a moment. Notice the tired, ruggedness of this combat soldier. He’s not a spring chicken anymore. More than any of this, the photo depicts a man charged with a duty to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
     | 265 views

    Regarding this matter of formal church membership, it is examined alongside mainly Ephesian verses. The subject is opened up to understand the New Testament practice of being members of one another and the equality in the Body of Christ. Membership of Christ’s Body covers it all.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 3 Part 3 (there are 4 parts) continues to look at various scriptures in this study of formal church membership over and above the one membership that unites all believers into one Body, and makes them all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,057 views

    What is the Gospel and why should we stand firm in it's message?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We’ve come to what I would call the conclusion of Paul’s introduction to the Epistle to the Romans. what is contained within these 2 verses is, in glorious terms, the entirety of the epistle. It is a statement of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Quest For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    Christians today have both a negative and a positive role in society. The negative role is to restrain evil. The positive role is to spread the Gospel and do good works.

    1. The first purpose God has for the church today is preservation 2. The second purpose God has for the church today is propagation MATTHEW 5:13-16 I’ve got a book at home called Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. Some of the names might not ring a bell. Names like Julius Wellhausen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,526 views

    This is about being salt and light in our world.

    How would you change the world? How would you change your world, the one in which you live? Who is going to make the change? How are changes made in our world? Who makes changes? What is our role as a church in changing our world? Or, do we even have a role? Read Matthew 5:13-16. 1) Salt What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan