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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 721 views

    This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

    SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stay Awake And Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,600 views

    In Matthew 24, Jesus calls us to vigilance, reminding us that we don't know the day of His return.

    "Stay Awake and Be Ready" Introduction: Today, our hearts turn to the words of our Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:42-44 from the New Living Translation, where He admonishes us: "So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming." Point 1: The Call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sorry/Not Sorry

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2024
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     | 1,126 views

    Repentance is not a one-time one-action in the Bible but is a spiritual process that involves turning away from sin and turning or returning to God.

    SORRY/NOT SORRY ACTS 3:19-20 #repentance INTRODUCTION… Background of “Sorry not Sorry” The phrase “sorry/not sorry” is a sarcastic way of acknowledging that someone might not like whatever you are saying or doing … but you don’t really care. “Sorry not sorry” is a new take on a time-honored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumph And Tribulation

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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     | 471 views

    This sermon explores the biblical doctrine of the Great Tribulation, focusing on the signs of Christ’s return, the rise of the Antichrist, and the call to spiritual vigilance.

    Over these next two weeks, I get the joy of talking about the tribulation with you (yes there’s irony in that phrase). But before we get into that, I want to touch just briefly on something that we’ll be talking about in a couple of weeks when Josh returns. Not to steal from anything he’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Longing For Home Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018
     | 8,502 views

    In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

    Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Kingdom Of God Is...

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Jun 17, 2017
     | 5,114 views

    The Kingdom of God is... A Reality. Found in Repentance. Experienced in Rebirth Leading to a Relationship. Going to be Culminated in the Return and Reign of Jesus Christ

    The Kingdom of God is… I. A Reality Psalm 103:17-22 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 19 The Lord hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should We Shun

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2018
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     | 6,752 views

    There is a need to return to the concept of shunning. Indeed, we should shun those whose politics are against Scripture even if they are called Brethren,

    Having spent some time around Amish and Mennonites, I know they are pretty much the only groups that still practice shunning. Most are probably afraid of lawsuits, spitting the church or have a slightly off view of grace/love. We speak truth in love and some times we need to practice tough love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2021
     | 7,129 views

    Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

    There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Prodigal Son And His Homecoming Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2023
     | 2,597 views

    Many groups celebrate homecoming in various ways. The Prodigal Son also enjoyed a homecoming after he returned to his father.

    (Based on a sermon preached 10-22-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Full disclosure: many sermons have been preached on this text and any overlap is accidental and not intentional. I have not knowingly used anyone else’s words in this message without attempting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason Loses Its Power Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 168 views

    Reason regains strength when pride surrenders to grace—light returns, humility restores power, and truth warms the heart again.

    (Finding Faith Beyond Logic) --- 1. The Rise of Certainty For centuries, humanity believed that knowledge could save us. The Enlightenment declared that reason, not revelation, would be our light. If only we could think clearly enough, observe accurately enough, experiment long enough, we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Christmas: Past, Present, Future

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 250 views

    Jesus came to save us, is transforming us today, and will return in glory to take us home forever. Trust Him now.

    INTRODUCTION Christmas always pulls us into memory. We can’t help it. Every song, every smell, every blinking light seems to whisper something from yesterday. I have ornaments on my tree that are so old they have seen better decades. Some are handmade, held together by glue and nostalgia. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,516 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope in God, prepare for His return, and seek refuge in Him amidst life's uncertainties and chaos.

    Hello, friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love of God and His word. We gather here in this place, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Joel. Billy Graham once said, "The end will come with the ...read more

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    Readiness Brings Rewards PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,252 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and readiness for the return of Jesus, urging us to live in anticipation of His second coming. Key

    Hey, good morning, church family! Isn't it just a beautiful day? I'm really excited to be here with you all today, and I can't wait to share what's been on my heart lately. I've been spending a lot of time in the Word, specifically in Matthew 25:1-13. It's a passage that's been speaking to me in a ...read more

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    Stay Alert PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,247 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and discernment, using the parable of the ten virgins as a call to vigilance and readiness for Christ's return. Key

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To be able to share in the fellowship of believers, to sing praises to our King, and to sit under the teaching of His Word. It's a privilege we should never take lightly. Today we find ourselves in ...read more

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    The Value Of Just One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 879 views

    Explores God's relentless love, His constant search for the lost, and the joyous celebration that occurs when a sinner repents and returns to Him.

    Good morning, dear ones. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are all here because we've been touched by the transformative power of His love, and we yearn to delve deeper into His word, to truly understand ...read more

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