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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,114 views

    Drawing close to God is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of seeking Him with all our heart.

    DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: Drawing close to God is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian faith. It is a relationship-building process that requires our sincere desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hallelujah, Christ Arose!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023
     | 3,693 views

    The Resurrection is the crucial event in Christian history because of the incredible difference it makes in the lives of Christ’s followers.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 24:13-53 It seems rather strange to be preaching a sermon today about the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Study Of Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 695 views

    Mary Magdalene’s story is a powerful testimony of redemption, devotion, and faith. She reminds us that Jesus transforms lives, that true love for Christ endures hardship, and that God uses the most unexpected people to proclaim His greatest messages.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE – WITNESSED JESUS’ RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:1-18 "Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb." – John 20:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 8:2-3, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Welcome Fire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    Choose God against all other competitors.

    A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Laren Whaley avatar

    Surviving Critical Times

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    These verses focus on some vital issues for Christians who live in critical days. A person’s faith is not affected usually by a single catastrophic event. It’s more like a grinding-away. A constant dripping of water will wear away steel. The events of o

    Sunday, March 12, 2006 Surviving Critical Times (Heb 10:22-25 NIV) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. {23} Let us hold unswervingly to the hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What’s Up With Worship

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,755 views

    DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

    WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 86 ratings
     | 37,513 views

    I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

    OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    White Throne Judgment Of The Lost Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,304 views

    No one can know what each day will bring as for as worldly events are concerned, but what we find in Gods Word to do with coming Prophetic events we can rest assured these will come to pass when its Gods set time to do so.

    #7~ Rev.20:11-15 WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT OF THE LOST 8-3-13 Today we'll continue with our study of "THINGS THAT ARE STILL TO COME". No one can say what the day by day activities will be, all sort of different things happen, when we watch the news on T V each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    When Terror Strikes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    Today's sermon takes it's cue from the terrorist event of 9-11. It looks at what we as believers are to take away from this event to live fruitful and effective lives. We'll look at our need then to trust in God, His purposes and promises.

    When Terror Strikes Fifteen years ago on September 11, there were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States by al-Qaeda, an Islamic terrorist group. Almost 3,000 people were killed and over 6,000 injured. Four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two of them slammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Joshua: A Token Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,377 views

    Sermon 6 in the series. Alliterated exposition of Joshua 2. Chronologically, the events in chapter two were already completed before the events in chapter 1. Joshua had said, Prepare to go in three days. These spies were in Jericho three days, so they had

    A Token of Grace! The Sending of the Spies CBC Joshua Series #6 Joshua 2:1 - 24 INTRODUCTION: • Chronologically, the events in chapter two were already completed before the events in chapter 1. • Joshua had said, Prepare to go in three days. • These spies were in Jericho three days, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 21, 2020
     | 5,083 views

    When these events took place, Samson was in trouble and he knew it. The final chapter of his life concludes with a very significant event. May we learn from Samson: trust God, but don't make the same mistakes he did!

    Introduction: When the events of this story took place, Samson is in the Philistine prison in Gaza (16:21); his head was shaved and he was bound in fetters of bronze (brass, KJV). He was sentenced to grind (grain?) in the prison house. Even worse, he was blind—the Philistines had put out his eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Death Of Deliverance-1(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2025
     | 483 views

    1 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

    The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-25(15:1-47) *This 'bare-bones' sermon was delivered by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment.* Need: To examine the historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Death Of Deliverance-2(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 15, 2025
     | 453 views

    2 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

    The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-II—Mark 15:26-47(15:1-47) This ‘bare-bones’ sermon was delivered @ Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment. Need: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Everything New

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,555 views

    The study contrasts Heaven with our present situation. What can we expect in Heaven? For many of us, we need to change our perception of what shall be.

    “I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shift - Creation Care

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

    I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational