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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Fights In The Night Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025
     | 331 views

    The night season is not a time to fear or withdraw; it is a sacred moment where God demonstrates His power and presence.

    THE GOD WHO FIGHTS IN THE NIGHT SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:19-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:3-4; Acts 16:25-26; Job 35:10; Psalm 30:5; Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with both day and night seasons. While the day is often associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Live Is Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 925 views

    Encourage believers to live for Christ in all circumstances, strive to bring others to Him, and follow John Wesley's philosophy of doing good in the world.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into some pretty deep waters. We'll be exploring what it means to live for Christ in difficult times, the mission of bringing others to Christ, and John Wesley's philosophy of doing good. I think you'll find that these topics are as relevant today as ...read more

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    Embracing The Gift Of Your Dash PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,417 views

    To understand and embrace the fleeting nature of our earthly life, to live in Christ and not in the world, and to prepare for our eternal rest in Jesus.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to visit a somewhat overlooked gem in the Psalms, Psalm 39:1-13. This passage beautifully illustrates the transient nature of our life on Earth and the eternal promise of rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's about embracing the gift of our dash ...read more

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  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Christ's Finest Hour-Our Finest Hour" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    This is sermon #5 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the questions: What was Christ’s finest hour?, and What is our finest hour?

    PASSION WEEK Sermon #4 in my series on Passion Week Day #5(Thursday before the crucifiction) A Day of betrayal and desertion Title: "Christ’s Finest Hour: Our Finest Hour" Text: John 12:23-32 Introduction- Our Lord & Saviour, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under Attack!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    Standing strong under fire.

    Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smart Stuff

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    Stepping Into A Life of Praise

    > HP’s Memory Spot is a self-contained storage device with a radio and processor that sticks to photos, documents or cards. It can hold 100 pages of text or a 15 second video. Cost between 10 to 50 cents each + > It’s one of life’s little pleasures--a reward for all of the time and energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Driven To The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    To example what God teaches Moses through his wilderness experience

    Driventowilderness SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Driven To The Wilderness Exodus 2:15-25 Primary Purpose: To look at what God was trying to teach Moses through his years in the wilderness These passages represent the second 40 years of Moses life, from age 40 to age 80. In the beginning of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problems Created By Desertion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    We live in an age when it is common for Fathers to desert their wives or children because they get tired of marriage. Some desert their callings because of the sufferings involved seem tougher than they originally conceived.

    Illustration:During WWII six Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ordered a blackout of all lights on the ship. Over and over the frantic pilots radioed, asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

    PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 6,262 views

    Trials, troubles and tears are the lot of the believer. James encourages us to live a life of faith.

    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Hold On

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,873 views

    If you're willing to hold on to Jesus, your life will change.

    Read: 2king 8:7- 12 Saints, our enemy wants to set our strong holds on fire, a discourager: don’t let go of Jesus The wealth over nations, Sardis had it… Hold on Way down in the valley, I heard a great noise, a mountain, and it was having an eruption It is so loud. Until it could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 13:53-58 - How To Miss The Point Entirely About Jesus - Part 21 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 18, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,497 views

    The Kingdom of God, the authority of Jesus, the answers for life are abandoned because of unbelief. UNBELIEF pushes Jesus away and refuses God's wisdom and power. Unbelief builds a levy bank that redirects the flood of God's blessings elsewhere and then c

    Matthew 13:53-58 - HOW TO MISS THE POINT ENTIRELY ABOUT JESUS - Part 21 "Put it on the shelf for a while. You can always revisit it later with fresh eyes." At least that's what I tell myself when I get stuck with a writing project. Unfortunately it takes a while for me to revisit it. Well, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 3,633 views

    Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

    LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends