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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Torn Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

    Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commitment To The Master’s Call Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 298 views

    The call of Jesus demands total dedication, steadfast focus, and an unwavering decision never to turn back.

    COMMITMENT TO THE MASTER’S CALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:62 Key Verse: “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, KJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 4:19-22; Matthew 16:24; Philippians 3:13-14; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honoring The Virtuous Women Series

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,412 views

    God desires that we honor woman for the roles they fulfill in our lives – as wives and mothers.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I read a story about a six-year-old boy who was separated from his mother in a supermarket. So he frantically called her mother, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

    NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Now Zone

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    God refuses to live 5 minutes ago, His desire is to walk with you now! God gave you a testimony; however, He desires for you to become a relevant person.

    The Now Zone Isaiah 43: 18-19 Back in 1899 the CEO of the United patent office made a strong statement which almost closed it down. He said, “Everything that can be invented already has been invented.” 18 “ Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pouting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019
     | 8,208 views

    It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

    The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 11, 2014
     | 5,571 views

    Jesus did not pray for us to have worldly joy but rather to have his joy. What does his joy look like and what can destroy it?

    We are now four weeks past Palm Sunday and three weeks past Easter. However, today I want us to go back to the last night Jesus had with the disciples. He washes their feet to teach them humility and servant hood. He begins to reveal to them the fact that He must die. He gives them the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Wealth Doesn't Guarantee Heaven SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 827 views

    Jesus, through the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, illustrates that wealth does not equate to righteousness. The rich man, despite having worldly possessions, lacked what was necessary for entry into heaven.

    Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. This parable serves to remind us that being wealthy does not equate to being righteous. The rich man in the story had everything he desired, but he lacked what was necessary for eternal salvation. In the parable, ...read more

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    Hold Fast To The Lord

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021
     | 6,158 views

    There are some commands in the Bible that instruct us to "hold fast to" ... We each have things we "hold fast to". Are they Biblical or are they worldly?

    Hold Fast To The LORD Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Transformed By Truth: The Narrow Path To Life Matthew 7:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 9, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,848 views

    Matthew 7:13-14 - the narrow path that leads to life - this teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual journey.

    Transformed by Truth: The Narrow Path to Life Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound message Jesus delivers in Matthew 7:13-14 about the narrow path that leads to life. This teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Glorying In The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 454 views

    To glory in the cross means to place our full trust and confidence in what Christ has done.

    GLORYING IN THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 – “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:7-8, Colossians 2:14-15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Powerful Delusions

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,643 views

    Delusion becomes all who do not fully embrace the truths of God's word. These people are intrigued with political leaders who have a worldly social agenda that embraces humanistic views.

    Election Years - Powerful Delusions 2 Thessalonians warns of a time when "The man of lawlessness [we be] revealed." (2 Thessalonians 2:3) The Apostle Paul tells us "...the secret power of lawlessness is already at work..." (2 Thessalonians 2:7) This is happening because "...all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 681 views

    Living a Spirit-filled life means allowing the Holy Spirit to fully control, direct, and empower every aspect of our lives. This is not a one-time event but a continuous, daily experience.

    Title: THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” Supporting Texts: John 14:26 Romans 8:14 Galatians 5:16 Acts 1:8 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Living a Spirit-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Learn From What You Keep Gazing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025
     | 215 views

    What we continually behold shapes our lives, moulds our character, and influences our destiny.

    YOU LEARN FROM WHAT YOU KEEP GAZING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Key Verse: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Principle Of The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,011 views

    Most are familiar with the Golden Rule. Bible skeptics argue there is nothing special about Jesus' teaching on this principle. His teaching, however, is unique and much different than the worldly views.

    The Principle of the Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 We come to a statement our Lord made while preaching the Sermon on the Mount that we are all familiar. No doubt each of us has heard this principle as long as we can remember. The Bible skeptic would argue there is nothing special about our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist