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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    An Overflowing Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
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    The overflowing life is not a distant promise; it is a present reality available to all who thirst and come to Jesus. It is a life of spiritual abundance, divine influence, and supernatural manifestations.

    AN OVERFLOWING LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 7:37-39 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:5, Joel 2:24-26, Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 47:1-9, Galatians 5:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Jesus stood on the last day of the feast and cried out with a powerful invitation: “If any man thirst, let him come unto Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Spiritual Scrutiny

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,257 views

    Test the Spirits!

    Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,184 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed I. Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters, towards the knowledge and the truth of God. Today, we set out on a trip through the heartbreaking and inspirational life of a man by the name of Job. The Old Testament contains a long-forgotten story that has long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “daniel: A Portrait Of Integrity” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 14, 2016
     | 14,543 views

    Daniel passed both the peer test and the privacy test. He was a man of integrity.

    What is integrity? The dictionary defines integrity as: "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The state of being whole and undivided." The last part of that definition refers to that fact that the word, "integrity" comes from the same Latin root ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
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    Sermon 12 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." This sermon:: (Sign # 13) The Constraint Test. Do I love God? (1 John 4:19) The love of God constrains me.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 12: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VIII) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:16-21) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    "Count It All Joy"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002
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    No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

    Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Was That You God?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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    When the message sounds great, and the proposition sounds as something fantastic, look it all up in God’s Word. The world is anxiously seeking in something to believe; the world is desperately seeking in someone to believe, but we can’t believe everythin

    If you remember, last week I briefly spoke to you about a person that had asked me for advice over the Internet, because this person was saying that the Holy Spirit was instructing him to move from his church. Like I explained, I could not understand how this could be, as the Holy Spirit will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    "Joy" A Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011
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    The Believer and Joy in their life

    "JOY" A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 10And Nehemiah£ continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be grieved or depressed (sad), for the joy of the LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
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     | 5,113 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donald Jewell avatar

    Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    Is it possible to spend my life in a Christian environment & not know Jesus Christ?

    2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you-- unless, of course, you fail the test? I have a rather pointed question to pose to you today. Is it possible to spend my life in a Christian environment & ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

    Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bernard Jones avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Bernard Jones on Jan 23, 2010
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     | 13,549 views

    This sermon teaches us about faith that please God.

    Faith But without Faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb. 1:6 God has declared that no one can approach Him except it be through Faith. That tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    Geuss Who's Talkin'

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
     | 2,474 views

    listening for only God's voice

    Have you ever watched the Antiques Roadshow on PBS? This is the show were individuals are able to take antiques and have them a evaluated with are worth. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from Boston, bought at a garage sale for $25. She later sold ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gus Lohrum avatar

    The Labor Pains Of Christmas

    Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

    The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Preparing Our Hearts : Examination-Capitulation-Exaltation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS THROUGH EXAMINATION AND CAPITULATION AND EXPERIENCING EXALTATION

    PREPARING OUR HEARTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR : EXAMINATION-CAPITULATION-EXALTATION ************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EXAMINATION 2. CAPITULATION 3. EXALTATION THE MESSAGE PREPARING OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal