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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    A Healthy Body, A Dying Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
     | 522 views

    This sermon is a call to examine the true state of your inner man. A healthy body without a healthy spirit is a dangerous deception.

    A HEALTHY BODY, A DYING SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:6, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, physical health and external appearances are often given the utmost priority. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Saving The Local Church And Pastor From Extinction. Series

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019
     | 3,400 views

    More and more people are leaving local institutional churches and pick and choose their spiritual diet on social media. Evangelism, and belonging to a local body of believers is on the increasing decline!

    When the smallest cell in the body is under attack, it brings the demise of the whole. For as long as I can remember, there has always been a tension between the local church pastor and the staff of parachurch organisations. Parachurch organisasions work outside and across denominations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Against Retrogression

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 357 views

    Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, family, or ministry starts experiencing delay, stagnation, or decline.

    POWER AGAINST RETROGRESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6, Judges 6:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 432 views

    Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

    PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Malachi Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2022
     | 3,053 views

    A century after the Jews returned to their homeland; many became complacent and less devoted to the Lord. The Lord addressed the Jews' declining commitment to God through the prophet Malachi.

    Malachi This Introduction to the Book of Malachi has five sections: 1. Why study this book? 2. Who wrote this book? 3. When and where was it written? 4. What are some distinctive features of this book? 5. Outline Section 1. Why study this book? A century after the Jews returned to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,712 views

    Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

    Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A World We Live In

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 12, 2024
     | 1,255 views

    In the last 50+ years there has been a constant and constant decline of for God and His Son in the world. It was 1962 that the Supreme Court ruled that prayer was taken out of our schools.

    The world in which we live in is rapidly becoming a Godless mess. I must note that it is going to take Gods direct intervention in the affairs of men, not only in our country but in the world. 1st Remember Where We Were- Eph 2:12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know God Better Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 21, 2016
     | 7,805 views

    Many people still believe in God but the the number is declining. In this message, we will learn three things from the Book of Judges that will help us get to know Him better.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 3: 3 These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan 2 (he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience):3 the five rulers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Consequences Of Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 1,626 views

    The consequences of backsliding are severe and should never be taken lightly. It leads to a loss of fellowship with God, vulnerability to the enemy, a hardened heart, disqualification from divine purpose, and, ultimately, the risk of eternal separation from God.

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:62 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Jeremiah 3:22, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a serious spiritual condition that occurs when a believer gradually drifts away from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020
     | 4,314 views

    Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

    1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proclamation Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 3,663 views

    We live in a time where the proclamation of the Word of God is on a decline in our pulpits. As a Church we need to present and stand on the Word of God and proclaim it boldly to a lost and dark world.

    THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:1-24 THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT WE FOCUS ON WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE. SOMETIMES THE MAIN THEME FOR THE PASSAGE IS LOST IN OUR ATTEMPT TO PUSH OUR THEOLOGICAL AGENDA. WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT THE MAIN THEMES OF THIS PASSAGE ARE THE COMING OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 461 views

    We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Disciple Or Desensitised (Wrong Has Become Right) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2023
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     | 2,417 views

    I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and alarming trends in both society and the church.

    I’ve been thinking about how the world has changed over the last half a century. Specifically, the changes I have witnessed in both spiritual, moral and secular thinking. I have come to the conclusion that in this supposedly enlightened and entitled world we live in there are many worrying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 156 views

    The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 334 views

    Solomon began well but ended poorly due to compromise. His wisdom, achievements, and failures serve as lessons for us today. We must seek wisdom, obey God wholeheartedly, and guard against spiritual decline.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SOLOMON – WISE KING, BUILT THE TEMPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:9 "So give Your servant a discerning heart to govern Your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?" Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God