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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 330 views

    God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

    THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom In Marriage Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,051 views

    Understand the importance of self-sacrifice, avoiding comparison, and seeking guidance in building a strong marriage.

    You know how in team sports, you have to work together to win? It's the same in relationships. Proverbs tells us that a good partner is like a treasure. That means we should put others before ourselves. Remember how Jesus did that for us? He gave up His life because He loves us. That's the kind of ...read more

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
     | 5,323 views

    How Judges can help us today in serving God.

    Soldiers of Christ JCC 08.03.09 am Judges 2:1-23 Flash-back in history and a looking forward This is where you were, this is where you’ll be, and here is where you are now Some say don’t look back, look forward, but we need to be reminded of what God has done to give us hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Towel And The Throne: Greatness Redefined Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 25, 2025
     | 143 views

    True greatness in God’s Kingdom isn’t found in titles or positions, but in the humility of serving others. Jesus redefined leadership by trading the throne for the towel, showing us that to lead is to love through service.

    Introduction: “The CEO with the Mop” Good morning, everyone. It’s great to see you here today. We’re continuing in our “Live” series, where we’ve been looking at what it really means to be different — to live in this world, but not be shaped by it. Each week we’ve seen that following Jesus isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Express Our Gratitude?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 18, 2024
     | 803 views

    This sermon, which was taken from many sources, shows many ways to express our gratitude.

    Opening: Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet whose writings we have all enjoyed. Unlike many old writers, Kipling was one of the few who had the opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. He also made a great deal of money at his trade. One day a newspaper reporter came to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

    “Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Follow-Service Wear Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 23, 2017
     | 4,064 views

    As followers of jesus we are to be dressed to serve. Luke 12.35.

    Title: Follow-Service Wear Place: BLCC Date: 4/2/17 Text: Luke 12.37; Colossians 3.12-14; 1 Corinthians 11.2-12. CT: As followers of Jesus we are to be dressed to serve. [Screen 1] FAS: Does what we wear tell us about who we follow? How about these guys? (show pic of UK fan tricked out) Or how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Servanthood Is Greatness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,918 views

    In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

    Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vigilant Servant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016
     | 8,722 views

    To show that GOD will serve us in the days to come because He's the Eternal Great GOD, and all His creations will serve Him by waiting for His return.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you show your greatness? By being a vigilant servant. Matthew 20:26 Matthew 20:26 (Amplified Bible) Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Essentials To Christian Service

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,760 views

    As Christians, we must grow and develop the way we serve God. In this message, we will will look at the GOAL of service, the POWER for service and the RESULTS of serving God.

    THREE ESSENTIALS TO CHRISTIAN SERVICE Today, we are going to talk about Christian service. One of the things that God require of us is to serve Him. The command of Jesus is very clear: "Your attitude must be like my own, for I, he Messiah, did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cheap Or Costly Grace Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
     | 1,871 views

    Like the old Bob Dylan song, we all serve somebody. Do we serve sin or righteousness. All scripture references are from the NASB.

    This sermon series we’re dealing with discipleship. As true believers, as those who are saved by grace (for it was not from anything we have done or earned), how are we to live? This is the whole point of discipleship, learning to follow Jesus, to walk in his steps, to be like the master. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    Encourage the congregation to answer God's call to serve and work in His field, emphasizing that God equips those He calls, and there are great rewards in serving Him.

    Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Let's turn our hearts and minds to Matthew 9:35-38. Here, we see Jesus reflecting on the need for willing workers in his harvest field, the bountiful rewards that come with serving ...read more

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    God's Custodians Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

    I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Service Is Faith In Action

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    We get in shape for God as we learn to serve and be a servant to others.

    Before us this morning are three items: a watch, a billfold, and a Bible. The watch represents the time given to us each day. The billfold represents the financial resources that we earn or are given to us. The Bible represents the faith that we proclaim. Now, keeping in mind the meanings of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,620 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