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  • LUCY PAYNTER avatar

    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 7, 2019
     | 11,371 views

    Every time I read the gospels recounting of Jesus ministry I am amazed at how every turn, route or path Jesus took was a planned season for someone to encounter him. Jesus entered and passed through Jerico and this time it was Zacchaeus season of visitation.

    Luke 19 King James Version (KJV) 19 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zaccheaus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Tomorrow Must Be Greater Than Today

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025
     | 1,735 views

    Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or deteriorate, but to move from glory to glory.

    MY TOMORROW MUST BE GREATER THAN TODAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:9 Supporting Texts: Job 8:7, Proverbs 4:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Arise And Eat: The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 548 views

    When the journey becomes too great, God doesn't abandon you—He strengthens you. Elijah thought it was the end, but it was just a transition.

    ARISE AND EAT: THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR THEE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 23:1-3; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 11:28–30 INTRODUCTION: After the victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah expected national revival. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Past Is A Reference, Not A Residence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 444 views

    Many people allow past mistakes, failures, or even successes to define their identity and limit their potential. Living in the past robs us of present opportunities and blinds us to the new things God wants to do.

    YOUR PAST IS A REFERENCE, NOT A RESIDENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Position Yourself For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 454 views

    This message reveals how deliberate spiritual alignment, obedience, and faith position believers to experience God’s prepared future of progress, glory, and fulfilment.

    POSITION YOURSELF FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leaving The Old Behind And Pressing Forward (New Year Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 658 views

    Encouragement to release past failures, regrets, and setbacks to fully embrace God’s plan for the new year.

    LEAVING THE OLD BEHIND AND PRESSING FORWARD (NEW YEAR SERMON) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Role Of Patience In A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 5, 2026
     | 158 views

    An exposition on how patience positions believers to experience God’s promises fully and enter a greater tomorrow without regret.

    THE ROLE OF PATIENCE IN A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” — Habakkuk 2:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,259 views

    Everyday a person lives in sin they earn a wage, this message shares some of those wages with us.

    Subject: The Wages Of Sin Scripture Reading: Romans 6:23 The question that has been asked for centuries, the question that has effected more people, the question that is asked by every prospective employee, young people ask it, middle age people ask it, even older people ask it. The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Soldier's Endurance

    Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,029 views

    Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,942 views

    God’s promises to Joshua and to us

    Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Joshua 1 Intro: How often do you feel like you have life under control? Like things are humming along, generally the house is in order, the stuff of life reasonably organized and manageable, the “to do list” feels accomplishable, and things are generally in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path Before Us

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,687 views

    This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

    THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,154 views

    Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Got Any Rivers? Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    Joshua #3

    GOT ANY RIVERS? Joshua 3:1-17 Life is continually presenting us with new experiences and fresh challenges. For some of us, these new experiences and fresh challenges are easy to identify. Some in our midst are preparing for marriage. Others are expecting their first child; some have recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    Part 3 focuses on the bumblebee.

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like The Bumblebee? Scriptures: Luke 9:51-56; Acts 16:20-25 Introduction As you may recall, I have shared with you previously about the buzzards and the bats. With all of their other capabilities, both have limitations that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational