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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Significance Of Feet Washing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025
     | 753 views

    Jesus used feet washing as a symbol of humility, service, cleansing, and spiritual renewal.

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FEET WASHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:14 "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet." Supporting Texts: Exodus 30:18-21, Psalm 119:133, John 13:4-17, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Weapons Of Our Warfare

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 19, 2024
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    We need to know who we are fighting for, who our true enemy is, what weapons we need to employ to achieve victory, and to know where we need to fight this war.

    The Weapons of Our Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 NKJV For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith That God Favors

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,409 views

    Biblical faith always has God as it’s objective and focus. Therefore the type of faith that God favors is a faith that trusts God for the impossible, then persists in that godly trust until the provision is realized.

    THE FAITH THAT GOD FAVORS Text: Matt.9: 29; Matt.15: 28 Intro: What kind of faith does God favor? The obvious answer to that question is, “Real faith.” However, faith is as much a matter of cultivation as it is choice. Though faith begins with one’s choice to trust God, it is developed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ear” God's Word

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    “Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

    Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Relationship Recovery Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019
     | 3,934 views

    Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

    RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,452 views

    Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

    Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
     | 5,343 views

    What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

    Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Man & Lazarus: What Amount Of Evidence For God Is Enough? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,256 views

    G.K. Chesterton tells the story of a magician who is visiting a town, and performing tricks for the people. But there was a young scholar there who persistently watched the magician desperately trying to explain away each of the tricks...

    G.K. Chesterton tells the story of a magician who is visiting a town, and performing tricks for the people. But there was a young scholar there who persistently watched the magician desperately trying to explain away each of the tricks. The magician became exasperated with the man, and he finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Seed The Clouds Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 829 views

    To seed the clouds, we need to have a prophetic imagination, which means seeing the invisible, hearing the inaudible, and believing the impossible. We need to persist in prayer and trust that God is working behind the scenes.

    Have you ever heard of cloud seeding? It's this crazy science experiment where they make it rain by putting stuff into clouds. Back in 1946, a dude named Vincent Schaeffer made it snow by seeding clouds with dry ice. But guess what? This idea isn't new. Even the prophet Elijah did it. Even the ...read more

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    Salvaging Sleepy Sardis Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,432 views

    So that we do not become spiritually drowsy, we learn to take inventory of our spiritual lives through remembrance, obedience, and repentance.

    THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN DEAD ORTHODOXY AND DEAD TRADITIONALISM IN A DEAD CHURCH. A DEAD CHURCH WHERE NOBODY JOINS, GETS SAVED OR FEELS COMPELLED TO PUT FORTH ANY EFFORT INTO THE CHURCH’S MINISTRIES. NO WONDER THE LORD CAME UPON SARDIS AND TOLD THEM TO "WAKE UP!" SARDIS WAS A CHURCH THAT WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Steps To Greatness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 11, 2020
     | 14,430 views

    Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ B- Bible Reading C – Communication (Prayer) and Communion (Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper)

    Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015
     | 11,864 views

    If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Character Study Of Tamar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 566 views

    Tamar’s story teaches us that God’s justice prevails over human failures. Though she was wronged, God turned her situation around, making her an important link in the lineage of Christ. Her faith and courage ensured that she played a vital role in God’s redemptive plan.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TAMAR – RIGHTEOUS WOMAN WHO SECURED HER LINEAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 38:26 "And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Thomas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 578 views

    Thomas' story shows that even the strongest believers can struggle with doubt. However, Jesus meets us where we are and strengthens our faith. Thomas' transformation from doubt to bold faith is an encouragement to everyone who struggles to believe.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF THOMAS (DIDYMUS) – THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:24-29 "Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Restrainer

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025
     | 39 views

    Who is the Restrainer and what should we know about the function of it today?

    The Restrainer December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 And you know what is restraining him now so that he may be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Only he who now restrains it will do so until he is out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren