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Finishing Strong In The Christian Race Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

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Finishing strong in the Christian race is not just a possibility—it is a divine expectation. While the journey is filled with ups and downs, God has equipped us through His Word, Spirit, and grace to complete our course.

FINISHING STRONG IN THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14, Revelation 2:10, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is often compared to a race—a journey of faith with a clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

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Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Believe About The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 30, 2022

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Let's see what God intends for us to do and not do on what we now call the Lord's Day. (And we will see why we call it that, of course.)

Anybody going on vacation anytime soon? Somebody tell me where you are going. What are you going to do? A buddy of mine said his wife wanted to go on a vacation but he wanted to have a staycation. So, they compromised and had an altercation. How often do you usually go on a vacation? I know, not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Forgive Any Without Baptism (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 16, 2020

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To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God forgive any without baptism?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. To forgive any without baptism Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in the sermon-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Pharisee's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 11, 2014

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Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s with straight talk to get them to change their ways. He wanted them to see the error in their thinking, behavior and change. He wanted them to see their legalistic – non grace attitude which was driving them away from Heaven and not toward Heaven.

Video from sermon central: Shoes and Judging Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? Straight talk from a redneck: 1. Darlin. You’re hotter than donut grease at a fat man convention. 2. Duct tape is like "The Force." It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4b: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Taking A Tour Through My Detour)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

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Detours come during Development, Disasters, Accidents, Protocol, Apprehension (Sifting, Dragnet), etc. God rarely takes us to our destiny in straight lines - He normally has some development that requires detours. Abraham's detour was 25 years, Jacob's was about 20 years, etc. And yours?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4B: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - (TAKING A TOUR THROUGH MY DETOUR) 1. Genesis 37: 2 …Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20, Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Lydia Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2023

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Make the most of your opportunity.

INTRODUCTION • When you think about teams and athletes considered dark horses, one common thread you find is that when the opportunity came knocking, they were ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. • When I pondered this thought, a couple of names came to mind from the NFL; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-15, Acts 16:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

D Is For Delight Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

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A study of the word "delight" in Scripture

Introduction 1. “Mind your ABCs”... That might be something a teacher would tell his/her young student... but it is also good advice for the Christian who wants to learn more about God and about His Word... Tonight, I would like for us to look at the letter D... D is for Delight. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: A Star Is Born Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

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The Star is born! The Grand Finale The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story.

Opening Song— This is a Strange Way to Save the World https://youtu.be/iKYfzax-sNk Special: O Holy Night Pastor • Welcome • Scripture reading The Birth of Jesus Luke 2 1-5 About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Revelation 22:1-16, John 8:1-12, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001

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James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Victory In 2004

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 3, 2004

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For many people, this is a Time for Reflection: People think of the Good Times & the Bad Times of the Past Year. Many Focus on the New Year and Hope for Things to be Different in their Lives with the Future Year. Of Course, Many People Make Resolution

GOD’S PLAN FOR VICTORY IN 2004 1 Cor 15:57-58 KJV 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005

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Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”

Between Hevan and Hell. pt 2. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

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It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

Revolution #1: A Closer Revolution

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 22, 2006

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One definition of revolution is: the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course, as in “the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year.” We need a closer revolution in our relationship with Jesus!

REVOLUTION NOW! #1: A CLOSER REVOLUTION INTRO: What’s a revolution? It’s the name of our new Master’s Commission, but it’s MORE! It’s time for a revolution NOW! There are too many bored Christians in the church! Change! IT’S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION NOW: REVOLUTION DEFINED: (Three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

True Repentance

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

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Backsliding itself is of course horrendous. But it gets doubly shameful and we’ll end up dishonoring God even more when we repent without fully knowing exactly how we have offended God.

Seeing and hearing the reactions of different people in the midst of the recent calamities in the world, I find myself grieving because most of us, even the supposedly veteran believers, do not fully understand and recognize God’s clear message behind the events. We just hear and do what we like to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other

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