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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Eli Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 454 views

    Eli was a man who started well but ended poorly due to his failure to discipline his children and uphold God’s holiness. His story is a warning to leaders and parents to take their responsibilities seriously.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ELI – HIGH PRIEST AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Samuel 3:2-3 "And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; and ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020
     | 4,555 views

    This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

    Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Little Spark Will Start A Blazing Fire

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    For revival, the church needs a S.P.A.R.K. This spark will start the flames of revival we need.

    A Little Spark Will Start a Blazing Fire 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 For the last two weeks we have discussed how Jesus introduced His father and Himself. We have looked at these two introductions in an attempt to prepare us for revival as we have taken a closer look at God. Then through Ezekiel we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

    I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starting Out: Overcoming Your Past Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,239 views

    Your past, no manner how bad, doesn’t have to stop you from being in the plan of God. You can, with God’s grace and forgiveness, overcome your past.

    I heard the story recently of two friends who were talking to each other. One remarked to his friend and said, “Man, you look so depressed. Whatever could you be thinking about to depress you so?” His friend quickly replied, “My future”. “Your future?” his friend said. “Whatever in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Starting New All Over Again

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    New beginnings are a gift from God, not based on our past actions, but upon His present Character.

    STARTING NEW ALL OVER AGAIN EZEKIEL 36: 16-32 JUNE 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In his book Enjoying God, Lloyd Ogilvie writes: One of the most astounding achievements in ophthalmological surgery is the implanting of lens in a human eye. After a friend of mine had this surgery in both eyes, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Al Munger avatar

    How To Start Your Life Over

    Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 17,267 views

    How to get a fresh start in life

    How to Start Your Life Over John 3:1-16 Introduction: Have you ever played the game ‘If I had my life to live over again’? The older and more experienced you get, the more you probably play this game – the more you say to yourself “gee, if only I had a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    God Will Finish What He Starts

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

    “GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Starting Points To Experience Easter Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Since Jesus resurrected and is still alive today, we can experience Him the same way as Mary, the disciples and Thomas did. There are 3 ways to start experience Easter in our lives today: Love Jesus, Trust Him and Seek Him among His Followers.

    [Before the message, welcome the guests and instruct them to fill out the welcome cards (to be used at the ending invitation).] {Beginning: 1st hand vs. 2nd hand experience}[i] Good morning! With me up here are ML and MP. Both of them are best friend with one another; and both have a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stop Worrying Ans Start Living

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Worry is one of the greatest enemies of Christians. Satan uses it to rob us of our power, and divert our focus from the cross of Christ.

    Matthew 6:25-34 “Stop Worrying and Start Living INTRODUCTION Worry appears to be a plague for all humankind, so much so that hundreds of sayings have been written about worry. · Charles Spurgeon wrote: “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Starting Over Again And Again And Again…

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,759 views

    Starting over is never easy but with Christ’s presence it is always good...

    Naaman had leprosy. This commander of an army, valiant soldier, tool of his nation’s victory, and highly respected man had been cursed with this horrid disease. Second Kings records this story in order that we might learn that God’s power, mercy, and healing isn’t just for Israel. But Naaman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How To Stop Worrying And Start Living Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 268 ratings
     | 31,337 views

    The faith principles are:1. Focus on the fact that God will see you through anything. 2. Focus on what is unseen. 3. Focus on the fact that God is in control.

    Kim Reichelm is the “extreme skiing” world champion. You may have seen her on television skiing down the peak of a treacherous mountain that looks like certain death for anyone trying to go down it on snow shoes, let alone skis. Some have died on these attempts, and others have become seriously ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Getting Started With Love (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    Ten keys to a lasting love.

    1If I could speak in any language in heaven or earth but didn’t love others, I would be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or clanging cymbal. 2If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn’t love others, what good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    "Starting Over" (Beginning A New Year) Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 48,107 views

    I talk about starting the new year with 1Corinthians 10:31 as a theme verse.

    Intro: Reality television is sweeping the nation and the world. Dozens and dozens of “reality” shows are on every day of the week. Some of them are good others are down right goofy. Come on, for the most part these shows are shallow. For the next several weeks I want to preach a new series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Living With Godly Power Today

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    Defeat the devil at his own game in Christ Jesus.

    #1330 Start Living With Godly Power Today Colossians 3:12-17 It has been said that Baptism is to the Christian faith what the wedding ring is to a marriage. It is a symbol. "Like the wedding ring, baptism draws a mark on the ground between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational