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    The Power Of Consistency Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 623 views

    Consistency is a spiritual key to growth, fruitfulness, and lasting impact. Many believers start strong but fizzle out because they fail to maintain momentum.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Hebrews 10:35-36; Proverbs 4:18; Luke 16:10 INTRODUCTION: Consistency is a spiritual key to growth, fruitfulness, and lasting impact. Many believers start strong but fizzle out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Appointment Of Deacons And The Spirit Of Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 229 views

    God calls every believer to serve faithfully in their assigned role, and when order and delegation are observed in the church, growth, peace, and effectiveness abound.

    THE APPOINTMENT OF DEACONS AND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-7 Key Verse: “And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” (Acts 6:7) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Late-Coming And Irregular Church Attendance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
     | 741 views

    God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Church attendance is not optional for serious Christians; it is a divine instruction and a spiritual necessity.

    THE DANGER OF LATE-COMING AND IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 122:1, Luke 4:16, Acts 2:42, Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership Side By Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
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     | 1,040 views

    Explores the biblical perspective on leadership, emphasizing its role in fostering cooperation, achieving goals, and enhancing spiritual growth within the Christian community.

    Good morning, family. I'm so glad to see each of you here today. I love Sundays, don't you? It's our special time to gather together, to share in fellowship, and most importantly, to open up God's Word together. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every area of our lives - ...read more

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    I Made It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 1,774 views

    This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.

    Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more

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    The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
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    The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

    First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Year You Must Be Intentional - This Is The Year You Must Be Intentional

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025
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    This is the year you must be intentional. Not emotional. Not casual. Not reactive. Intentional. Spiritual growth will not happen accidentally. Progress will not come by chance. Victory will not be a coincidence.

    THE YEAR YOU MUST BE INTENTIONAL INTRODUCTION Every new year comes with expectations, prayers, and hopes for change. Many people desire growth, progress, and victory, yet few understand that none of these happen by accident. Spiritual maturity is not automatic. Progress is not seasonal. Victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Now Perhaps But You Will! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 643 views

    Emphasize the urgency and importance of confessing Jesus as Lord in our lives, not as a one-time event, but as a daily surrender and process of growth into Christ-likeness.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a topic that is both urgent and timeless - the confession of our faith. Our focus scripture for today's sermon is Philippians 2:10-11, which says, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ...read more

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    Anchored In The Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,010 views

    Explores finding hope, strength, and growth amidst life's storms through faith and trust in God, our ever-present refuge and help.

    Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in His Word. We are here to find comfort and strength, to find an anchor in the storms of life, and to grow through the gales that buffet us. Today, we turn ...read more

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    The Gist PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 833 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

    Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

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    I Am Going Through But I Am Running Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,035 views

    This sermon explores finding God's grace, growth, and gain in our trials, as exemplified in Psalm 23, encouraging trust in God's presence and protection.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to draw closer to our God and to each other. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common ...read more

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    More Sermon Series: I Want More! (Part 2) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 861 views

    This sermon encourages us to emulate Elisha's resilience and desire for spiritual growth, seeking to be more like Jesus and trusting in God's rewarding nature.

    A warm welcome to each and every one of you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in our love for God and our hunger to understand His Word more deeply. In this sacred space, we come together as a family, a community, seeking to grow in faith, ...read more

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    We Have Work To Do! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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    Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 877 views

    Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

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    The Eyes Have It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 745 views

    Encourages Christians to prioritize spiritual growth over material wealth, maintain moral vision, and engage in meaningful meditation for a Christ-centered life.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to be nourished by the Word of God. It's always a joy to see each one of you, eager and ready to receive the divine wisdom that God has prepared for us. We are here, not by chance but by divine appointment, not as strangers but ...read more

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