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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 388 views

    Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Cornelius – The First Gentile Convert Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 292 views

    Cornelius' story is a powerful example of God's love for all people. His faith, devotion, and obedience led to his salvation and played a crucial role in the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CORNELIUS – THE FIRST GENTILE CONVERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:1-48 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 287 views

    The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of The Ethiopian Eunuch – Converted By Philip Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 308 views

    The Ethiopian Eunuch’s story is a powerful testimony of how God reaches out to those who seek Him. His hunger for truth led to a divine encounter with Philip, and through the Scriptures, he found Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH – CONVERTED BY PHILIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-39 "Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus." (Acts 8:35, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:7-8, John 6:44, Romans 10:17, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion Condemned Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2008
     | 3,527 views

    James exposes the difference between religion that comforts us and religion that reveals the power of Christ among us.

    JAMES 1:26 RELIGION CONDEMNED “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” Someone has said, “You can’t believe half of what you hear, but you can repeat it.” This points out a real problem in the church today—we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Works Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 7,599 views

    . Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

    What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Like A Follower - Philippians, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2022
     | 1,462 views

    Each one of us should be involved in improving our relationship with God. We should be committed to knowing what His Word calls us to do, and we set out to do this with ONE purpose – to develop “a proven character”; to show people Who it is we serve … and WHY we willingly serve Him!

    “Living Like a Follower” - Philippians, Part 5 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 5 Philippians 2:12-24 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do I Vote For The Colour Of Their Tie, Or The Colour Of Their Character?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 2, 2010
     | 2,730 views

    With the UK General Election only 4 days away I am not telling people who to vote for but I want people to vote, and to vote for men and women who display the Beatitudes - the Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus.

    What are you looking for in your local Member of Parliament, or your local Town Councillor? Is it the colour of their tie; or is it the colour of their character? In our first Bible reading this morning we heard an extract from a letter written by St. Paul to his apprentice Timothy. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    The reason for this is that God is more interested in developing wisdom through your character than making sure life is comfortable for you. God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy. We can be reasonably happy

    OPENER: Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire Trivia Game (available on powerpoint by request) Fitting into Your World: Congratulations on your physical prowess in dealing with everyday obstacles. For instance— You probably navigated stairs expertly by shortening their strides and lowering their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 9, 2021
     | 5,168 views

    The character of Jesus is formed in us as the fruit of the Spirit continue to develop in us. This online message, giving during thenCovid pandemic, includes an introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit and a talk on Love

    July 4, 2021 Online Live Sermon Fruit of the Spirit: Love - Galatians 5:13-23 At beginning of message and before Scripture reading, ask people to grab a piece of fruit that they might have in the house, in the fridge, even frozen in the freezer. People generally have a favourite kind of fruit, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kindness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021
     | 11,317 views

    The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

    Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Cleaning Up The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    We overcome bad habits and neuroses by the power of His Spirit

    I will praise You, O Lord, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are marvellous, they move me to the very depths of my soul. (Psalm 139:14) Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which God has given you? You have been entrusted with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret To Humbling Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS INTRODUCTION: Most valuable secrets involve something people long to know and try their hardest to discover. Unless someone carefully conceals such a secret it reproduces rapidly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Long Faces Allowed!

    Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

    “No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Speaking Good Things

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    Sermon on Titus 2:15 about "Speaking Good Things".

    SPEAKING GOOD THINGS TITUS 2:15 As some of you know hunting season began last Sunday, that is turkey season. You may have notice a little more shotgun blasts in the woods this past week. This morning I want to share a little hunting story with you. These two guys Joe and Frank decide to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church