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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Time To Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 725 views

    We are in a critical hour—an hour when the true worshippers must rise and seek the face of God. Revival will not come to those who are passive, distracted, or indifferent. It will come to those who cry out, break up their fallow ground, live in righteousness, and seek the Lord with all their hearts.

    THE TIME TO SEEK THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 10:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 63:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Amos 5:4, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a generation distracted by pleasures, pursuits, and pressures. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Invoking The Movement Of The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Invoking the manifest movement of the Holy Spirit in the material world is a process. To provoke the movement of the Holy Spirit, we must understand what moves the heart of God...

    To provoke the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world around us is a process. In order to do so, we must understand what moves the heart of God. God desires to be with us and longs for us to seek Him with all our hearts. He wants us to come to Him in worship, to express our ...read more

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    Get Right With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 848 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of rejecting God, using King Ahaz's life as an example, and emphasizes the importance of relying solely on God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a place where the love of our Savior surrounds us like a warm embrace, a place where we can feel His presence, His strength, and His grace. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive His Word, let us ...read more

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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Romans 4:13-25 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,528 views

    Romans 4:13-25

    (13)It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. (14)For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless, (15)because law brings wrath. And where ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How To Handle Haters

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 53,863 views

    This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

    HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Blessed

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,322 views

    We can either be blessed or bound. Let

    BEING BLESSED Psalm 1 Everyone wants to be blessed. I have never met anyone yet who wanted to be cursed and not blessed. The sad thing is that most people either do not know how to be blessed or if they do know they refuse to do what it takes to be blessed. An old Chinese proverb says, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Day By Day - Time Management Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026
     | 223 views

    Every day (Day by Day) spiritual seeds are being planted in us by the Holy Spirit but the key to spiritual growth is found in discerning what type of heart or soil those seeds are falling on to? Our hearts are either: hard, shallow, entangled or fertile for spiritual growth.

    Theme: Day by Day - Time Management Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “We need to run again!” Introduction to Theme: “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spirit Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 1,149 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SPIRIT OF HUMILITY A. Ecclesiastes 2:1 (READ). (Good News Translation: “I decided to enjoy myself and find out what HAPPINESS is…”) 1. What will it take to make you happy? a. That’s the question Psychology Today asked 52,000 Americans. COMMENT: And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014
     | 2,640 views

    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,260 views

    Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

    Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    David, A Pursuing Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    The third of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    (1) In the September 11th issue of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Goldstein wrote an article entitled, ‘Five Years Later: Pop Culture of Denial.’ Its subtitle made a very interesting statement, ‘Our fascination with glitz is unabated, and artists remain cautious. We haven’t come to grips with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,284 views

    Wisdom is the ability to apply the Truth of scripture to our daily lives.

    Finding True Wisdom James 3:13-18 November 5, 2006 Evening Service Introduction 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Ruler

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2008
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     | 3,178 views

    They way God judges between the righteous and unrighteous differs greatly from the way in which we make those same judgments.

    God’s Ruler – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: How many people in this room would like to loose 20 pounds? / How many people in this room would like to be taller? / Do you know someone who sees themselves as an old alley cat while others see them as a prize Persian? / Can you think of someone who thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Better Things

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    Every day we make choices. If you had to choose between good and evil, most people would choose the good. If you were to choose between good and better, the answer should be as obvious. There are five better things found in the Book of Psalms that the bel

    Intro: Every day we make choices. If you had to choose between good and evil, most people would choose the good. If you were to choose between good and better, the answer should be as obvious. There are five better things found in the Book of Psalms that the believer has as a gift from God: 1. ...read more

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