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God Has Standby Substitutes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

This sermon serves as a strong reminder that no one is indispensable in God's kingdom. We must remain faithful, obedient, and diligent in our assignments.

GOD HAS STANDBY SUBSTITUTES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 "And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, Esther 4:14, Matthew 25:28, Acts 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Speed: No More Delays Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

The God we serve is a God of speed, not delays. When He steps into your situation, time is compressed, and progress is accelerated beyond human explanation.

THE GOD OF SPEED: NO MORE DELAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:13 "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Intimacy

Contributed by Mario Incerti on Nov 13, 2004

But true servanthood is choosing to love someone when you are hurt and unappreciated. You choose to serve, like God chose to serve man and woman and it was at the point when his heart had been broken. It was a time he was most hurt, he had to let them go.

True Intimacy Read Genesis 2:21-23 The relationship challenge for most of us is to really understand what God meant by loving one another and what we believe loving one another means? What does loving someone mean to you? Think about your husband, wife, children, brother and sister, mother and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Double Standards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ourselves two standards, that we are half-hearted, but dedicate and commit our whole heart, body and soul in serving one GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you following double standards? No. Only 1, standards of truth. John 8:32 John 8:32 (Amplified Bible) And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Improving Your Serve - 1 Peter 4:10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2025

The greatest in the kingdom are the servants. How great are you?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's multifaceted grace. 11 If anyone speaks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

The Progressive Guidance Of God

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 26, 2001

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”.

One of the wonderful things about the Christian life is that it is ever-changing. There are no boring days when we can wake up each day to serve a God whose mercies are “new every morning”. His guidance is constant and consistent…he’s the tour guide that never gets out ahead of you….the tour guide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorifying God By Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2005

One of the ways in which we glorify God is by serving others with the spiritual gifts that God has given to each believer. This sermon explores several truths about spiritual gifts and their relation to ministry.

Scripture The day you became a Christian God deposited a treasure in you. For some of you this treasure has some layers on it and it is a bit rusty. But with the help of God’s Word and his Spirit we will pull back the layers and blow off the dust and discover this hidden treasure. This discovery ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sudden Impact 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the

Sudden Impact 6 Thesis: When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the true way to God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power And Guidance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

How many times do we struggle with what to do and what direction to take in serving God? This is something that affects us down to our very prayer life... but God created us and knows our weaknesses and He has provided help...

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 10, 2012 Date Preached: May 20, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Power & Guidance of Holy Spirit!! Sermon Text: Romans 8:26-30 [NLT] Introduction: 26And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed, Yet Alone

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Aug 21, 2012

So many want the power and anointing of the Lord. It comes with a high cost that many aren't willing to pay. A huge observation this preacher has made about all the anointed men of God in the Bible: they had to have the ability to serve God with all their

Anointed and Alone 1 Samuel 21:1-13/ Psalms 56:1-13 The Bible never flatters its heroes. Here is David, anointed to be king; destined to rule over great lands and wealth, but living in caves on the run begging for food and fearing for his life. Anointed! But alone. Ever wonder why the promises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

"Believing In Our Hearts - Knowing With Our Minds" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

Ture wisdom only comes from God. And as we gain more wisdom our faith becomes stronger. We want to serve God and we have a desire to know Him. And the more we know Him, the more we love Him.

I read once of a man who was lost in the desert, just dying for a drink of water. He stumbled upon an old shack – a ramshackled, windowless, roofless, weather beaten old shack. He looked around and found a little shade from the heat of the desert sun. As he glanced around he saw a pump about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 31, 2016

We've seen the importance of love regarding my salvation and how it needs to be the foundation for all my relationships. We looked at how love is the factor in overcoming fear and unforgiveness. Today we'll see what it has to do with overcoming the world.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (part six) INTRODUCTION: In our series on what love has to do with it, we've seen the importance of love being the basis for my salvation, my relationship with God and my service to God. We've seen how love needs to be the foundation of all my relationships if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 73 O God, Why Do The Wicked Prosper In Their Wickedness And Enjoy Life While I, The Righteous, Suffer? Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 15, 2024

This is a study of the psalmist's faith struggles as a spiritual leader and eventual enlightenment serves as a lesson for believers facing similar challenges.

Psalm 73 O God, why do the wicked prosper in their wickedness and enjoy life while I, the righteous, suffer? Intro Can you imagine a scenario where a renowned preacher from a national church or a well-known evangelist loses faith in God? As the spiritual leaders of our church, at some point, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready When God Comes Calling Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 23, 2005

Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?

Verse 1 2 years passes after Joseph gives interpretation to the baker and butler. What must Joseph had thought. After it looked like God was making a way for him to get out of prison – the days were followed by weeks which were followed by months and years – and nothing. You’d think God had given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel