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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Delivers From The Snare Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 240 views

    God is the ultimate Deliverer who sees every trap, breaks every chain, and preserves His people from the snares of the enemy.

    THE GOD WHO DELIVERS FROM THE SNARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 124:7 – "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped." Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:3, Proverbs 29:25, Jeremiah 5:26, Daniel 6:22, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dana Chau avatar

    From Our Blunders To God's Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,351 views

    Discover the five steps to moving from avoidable major mistakes in our lives to God’s best for our lives.

    This morning, I want us to look at avoidable major mistakes. For instance, many spend a great deal of time training for our career but spend almost no time in developing their marriage and family. As a result, they have weak or strained relationships with family members. This mistake is major, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Seven Great Gifts From God

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to thos

    Intro: If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to those that love God. In this great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Neglected Truths From The Word Of God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 25, 2021
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     | 1,778 views

    There are so many truths in God's word, let's not get bogged down in sensationalism.

    1. In Acts 20, Paul claimed to preach the whole counsel of God. a. Every truth and doctrine. b. A great statement. 2. In 2 Timothy 4, Paul told Timothy to preach the word of God. a. In season when it’s popular. b. Out of season when it is not popular 3. In Titus 2, Paul states one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pablo Catala avatar

    From Pearl Harbor To Post

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020
     | 3,723 views

    Gods redemption

    The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, preemptive military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States (a neutral country at the time) against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, just before 08:00, on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Ninety minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    They Get It From Their Father

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025
     | 353 views

    Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

    They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Descent Of The West From God: From Theism, Naturalism, To Nihilism And Existentialism

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022
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    We see a slide taking place in regard to worldview. For human history some form of religion or deism was the chief worldview

    We see a slide taking place in regard to worldview. For human history some form of religion or deism was the chief worldview. Yet over the history of humanity, we see the descent of human worldview, as if one were taking steps down a flight of stairs, from theism, the original underpinnings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Things God Wants From Us

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,865 views

    here is a list of a few things God desires from each of our lives. These are key to receiving from God

    Intro: years ago I worked at a lawn service in Birmingham with a crew of about 8 people. A pattern developed every week. We would get paid on Friday, about Tuesday or Wednesday guys would say, preacher, give me a five spot until payday. This went on for a while until some of the guys would forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Word From God - Christmas 2007 Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h

    Did you notice the common theme that comes through in the two Bible Readings we just heard? Not just the theme that God has sent his Son in the form of this child Jesus. No, I’m thinking of the fact that God has sent him to communicate with us. God has spoken to us by a son, Hebrews tells us. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The God Who Protects From Evil Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025
     | 450 views

    Throughout the Bible, God reveals Himself as the Protector of His people. He shields them from harm, frustrates the devices of the wicked, and creates a hedge around His own.

    THE GOD WHO PROTECTS FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Proverbs 18:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 121:7-8; Job 1:10 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is full of visible and invisible dangers. From spiritual attacks to physical harm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    God Brings Good From Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

    Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

    Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    "Voices From The Past"

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,126 views

    It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our founding fathers, which reflect their revenant fear of the Lord.

    Title: "Voices From the Past" Theme: America's Foundational Truths Series: Patriotic Introduction: It is that time of the year when we take time to celebrate our nation's independence. For those who have ears to hear, there is a patriotic whisper in the air, speaking the heartbeat of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Haun avatar

    God's Message From A Ball Of String

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,853 views

    This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

    OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Harris avatar

    A Word From God For Sensible People

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    This sermon is designed to emphasize the importance and the benefits of the Lord’s Supper.

    A WORD FROM GOD FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE. 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Int: The Apostle Paul was a man whose approach to life was totally reordered by his personal experience with the Lord. The wisdom, which he gained through this experience, had enabled him to see through the pressures and preferences that tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ