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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Discovering God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 662 views

    Discovering God’s purpose is one of the most important journeys a Christian can embark upon. It is the key to fulfilment, impact, and eternal reward.

    DISCOVERING GOD'S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Introduction: Why God Uses Imperfections Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 234 views

    We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

    A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positioned Today For A Greater Tomorrow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 1, 2026
     | 196 views

    A call to live intentionally today in alignment with God’s will in order to experience a brighter, greater, and divinely orchestrated tomorrow.

    POSITIONED TODAY FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 37:23; Isaiah 43:19; Matthew 6:33; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Depression - Part 2

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

    What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are We Fulfilling Our Assigment?"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the church really needs to look at itsself & ask the question, "Are We Fulfilling Our Assigment from God?"

    Matthew 28:16-20 Aww come on and bless the Lord in this house. He is worthy, is he not? Come on & bless God for our choir on this morning. Did they not sing to the Lord? Amen. amen. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. This text before us is a very familliar text, often being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kristen McKeag avatar

    What Is Your Joy "Tied" To?

    Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on May 12, 2015
     | 6,239 views

    We tie our joy to many things, but we need to tie it to Jesus alone!

    Good morning and happy mother’s day! You know, there are 1000 topics and sermons you can preach on Mother’s Day. I feel a lot of pressure up here today, because I want to talk about something memorable and impactful – something that can change our lives. But then I thought, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Oldest Game In The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

    The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility In Serving Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 318 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Call avatar

    Lessons Of Faith From Ehud And Gideon

    Contributed by Kevin Call on Jan 19, 2026
     | 102 views

    The Book of Judges, in Hebrew, is also called (the Shophetim) Shophetim (שֹׁפְטִים) It is the Hebrew title for the Book of Judges, meaning "Judges," "Rulers," or "Deliverers," referring to the leaders who governed Israel. Of course, I’m talking about Ehud and Gideon.

    Cycles in history refer to the idea that patterns, events, and societal moods recur over time. It’s usually described as repeating rhythms of growth, stability, decline, and crisis, most famously theorized by Strauss-Howe in their "Fourth Turning" model. These cycles are said to recur ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Prayer And Ministry: Like A Horse And Carriage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle?

    Prayer and Ministry: Like A Horse and Carriage (Mark 1:35-45) All believers are to have a ministry. Matt. 5:16ff, "Let your light so shine…" Question: What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle? I. Our Own Spiritual Health Is the Basis for Our Ministry (35) 1. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Rafe Hollister Sings Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    The first of a series of short messages after an unorthodox outreach series incorporating episodes from The Andy Griffith Show

    Mayberry Moments: Rafe Hollister Sings Scripture Reading: 1 Sam. 16:7c If you know it, join me--[whistle theme song] Those characters we just watched-- Andy, Barney, Opie, and the others-- are now a piece of Americana, and they’ve won such a place in our hearts because they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Comfort In Affliction Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION

    BIG IDEA: THE PROMISE OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO COMFORT IN TIMES OF AFFLICTION What gives HOPE in times of affliction? I) (:49) God’s Faithfulness to His Word of Promise "Remember the word to Thy servant, In which Thou hast made me hope." God’s promises apply to God’s servants. God has a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Grey avatar

    Backsliding, The Cause And The Cure.

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    The problem of backsliding defined and a possible cure is offered.

    Backsliding, the cause and the cure. this material is also available at http://www.bangkok.com/mypage/lindner/backsliding.htm Backsliding is a term that is used from the pulpit on many occasions. Yet it is rarely found in the Bible. And yet, so much can be learned about this condition and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    The Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Paul points us to the true source of biblical unity.

    Philippians 2:1-4 Sunday, February 17, 2002 During my time at Bible College, the spiritual fad of the day was temperament analysis. Tim Lahaye’s book had just come out and everyone was trying to decide if they were sanguine, melancholic, choleric or phlegmatic. Sanguine was the outgoing person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

    Psalms 1:1-6     “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran