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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Love That Pursues Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,654 views

    This is the 52nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#52] LOVE THAT PURSUES Luke 13:31-35 Introduction: During this Advent season, we're reminded of God's incredible love- Love that actively seeks us out, even when we don’t deserve it. Advent is a time to get ready for Jesus’ coming, but it’s also a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Yesterday To Secure Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026
     | 411 views

    A clarion call to intentionally let go of the past in order to fully embrace God’s future and fulfil destiny.

    LEAVING YESTERDAY TO SECURE TOMORROW 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 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Yesterday To Experience A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026
     | 258 views

    This sermon reveals how releasing the grip of yesterday empowers believers to press forward into God’s ordained future.

    OVERCOMING YESTERDAY TO EXPERIENCE A GREATER TOMORROW 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Born To Rise And Conquer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 807 views

    Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and conquer every territory the enemy has tried to claim. The Bible clearly shows us that in Christ, we are more than conquerors.

    BORN TO RISE AND CONQUER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:37 Supporting Texts: 1 John 5:4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Psalm 18:29 INTRODUCTION: Every child of God carries the divine DNA of victory. We were not created to live defeated lives but to rise above obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 970 views

    Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

    THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Loving God Is The Foundation Of The Christian Life And A Lifelong Journey Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,318 views

    Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a way that reflects our deep commitment and devotion to Him.

    Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life and a lifelong journey Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Have All The Help We Need

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 22, 2025
     | 389 views

    We are not alone to fend for ourselves in this world. We have help through the Holy Spirit if we are willing to live consecrated to God by being faithful in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

    ACCORDING TO A 2024 PUBLISHED REPORT FROM THE U.S. SURGEON GENERAL, LONELINESS HAS BEEN DECLARED A PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIC. THE LATEST HEALTHY MINDS MONTHLY POLL FROM THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION (APA) FINDS THAT 30% OF ADULTS SAY THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED FEELINGS OF LONELINESS AT LEAST ONCE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Experiencing True Change

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 483 views

    True change is a deep transformation that does not originate from external influences such as other people, locations, or material possessions.

    Rather, true change arises from deep within the individual—the inner self. It is through the Holy Spirit's transformative power, coupled with the teachings found in the Word of God and the sacrificial love demonstrated by the blood of the Lamb, that a person can truly experience significant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pivotal Question About Fasting Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,710 views

    Fasting that pleases God is examined and the blessings considered.

    A Pivotal Question About Fasting (Fifty Days of Consecration #6) Isaiah 58[1] 4-24-05 I. Our text this morning in Isaiah 58 pivots on a question raised by God’s people. It is perhaps a question that has crossed your mind at one time or another. We’ll talk about the question in a moment. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Promises Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

    The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Babylon's Fall Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,825 views

    Don’t fall in love with money, which quickly disappears and only leaves you depressed. Instead, fall in love with the Lord, and rejoice, even when all the money is gone!

    Pastor John Ortberg tells the story about putting his kids on the envelope system when they were little. When they received their allowance, they would put it in envelopes labeled “Give,” “Save,” “Gifts,” “Spend,” and so on. Well, Pastor Ortberg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Red Heifer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,261 views

    We can be defiled by the common things around us but God has a remedy for us in the picture of the OT sacrifice of a red heifer.

    Hebrews 9:13-14 KJV For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: [14] How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
     | 8,569 views

    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Infinitely Loving God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,443 views

    Thirteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's love.

    Knowing God Series #13 “Our Infinitely Loving God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 15 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 2,677 views

    Message 15 in an exploration of the foundational elements for a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the flesh (Prt 3)

    “Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. III. Resolutely resist the evil of the world, the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart B. Refuse conformity with the World C. Renounce the flesh 1. Biblical use of the word flesh (sarx) Reference to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance