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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Lessons From Those Who Failed In Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 213 views

    This study draws practical lessons from biblical characters who failed in serving God with excellence, so that believers can avoid their mistakes and walk in obedience.

    LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12 Key Verse: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Supporting Texts: Romans 15:4; Proverbs 16:18; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 340 views

    Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transform Nuh Conform Series

    Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,007 views

    This is the hour for you to get your minds stayed on God if true transformation is to take place.

    Waltham Park NTCOG Sunday, February 22, 2009 Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Transform nuh conform (my problem is with my head) Introduction There is much debate as it relates to those who profess to be Christians. Many criticize the church and our young people are not exempt as it relates to what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Pharisee’s Encounter With The Saviour: From Religious Ruler To A Righteous Redeemer John 3:1-8

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 7, 2020
     | 2,612 views

    The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ...

    According to Wikpedia, “The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ... According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 6: Renewed Promise

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,432 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION (Genesis 17:1-27) 1. Rebellion. What does the number 13 imply? "Abraham was eighty-six-years-old when Ishmael was born" (16:16 ELT). "When Abraham was ninety-nine-years-old, the Lord the Almighty appeared to him" (17:1). 2. Outside God’s will. What was God’s plan for Ishmael? "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Immodesty: Some Biblical Principles - Part 1

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively.

    Part 1 Introduction A. Text: Col. 3:17. B. Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively. C. Yet it is a Bible subject, so we must give our reverent and obedient attention to it. I. DEFINING THE RELEVANT WORDS A. “Immodest” has many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Greatest Revival, The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021
     | 1,372 views

    Let’s take a brief look at the greatest revival of all human history, when Jesus returns.

    Let’s take a brief look at the greatest revival of all human history, when Jesus returns. The return of Christ will be a time of joy for believers, “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Betrayal

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
     | 4,751 views

    A sermon on how we can daily betray Jesus.

    BETRAYAL Mark 14:10-11 INTRO: Satan will make it easy and convenient to betray Jesus. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus 2,000 years ago, we also betray Him daily. Today, we want to see some of the ways we betray Him. I. IT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH LOVE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    The Little Drummer Boy: The Heart Of Christmas Worship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,503 views

    Discovering a renewed heart for worship at Christmas

    Classic TV Christmas The Heart of Christmas Worship The Little Drummer Boy INTRODUCTION In the Classic TV Christmas Special, the Little Drummer Boy, Aaron, is a wandering orphan who harbors an intense hatred for people because of the hurt inflicted upon him. He has seen his mother and father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Worship The Lord With Truth And Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2025
     | 332 views

    Samaritan women offered an argument about places of worship, Jesus didn’t take the bait. Jesus was more interested in winning her soul than in winning an argument with Her. Worship in spirit and truth is important.

    AMC, 27.07.2025 Text: John 4:20-24 Theme: Worship in Spirit and Truth Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: According to every confession, creed, and catechism coming out of the Protestant Reformation, the purpose of man, or the chief end of man, is to glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Leave Ungodliness!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 21, 2014
     | 3,951 views

    Friend, you cannot stop with just meeting God and doing a salsa for His grace that saved you from the wretched life - we got to move on from glory to glory! Are you listening?

    Leave ungodliness! Titus 2:12”training us to leave ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ..” Friend, you cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Whole New You Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    The 10th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Whole New You Colossians 3:1-4 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above and not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Facing The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Tips From The Truth Thru Testimony Series

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
     | 2,504 views

    Principles of testimony

    Tips from the Truth for Testimony [Part II] When the Lord Jesus Christ made his special trip across the Lake of Galilee into Gentile territory, He was making one of the most significant moves of His three and one half year ministry, because, as soon as He accomplished this one thing, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From His Bruises Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025
     | 367 views

    This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

    Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Bruises” Titus 2:11-14 Pastor John Bright Titus 2 “11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist