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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Destroys The Enemy’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 19, 2025
     | 271 views

    God’s power overturns and destroys every plan of the enemy, securing victory for His people.

    THE GOD WHO DESTROYS THE ENEMY’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 Key Verse: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Untouchable — Living Under Divine Covering

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 130 views

    This message will help you understand the power of God’s covering, how to dwell under it, and how to walk with the unshakable confidence that no harm can prevail against you.

    UNTOUCHABLE — LIVING UNDER DIVINE COVERING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5, Exodus 12:23, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejection! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    Why would the religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to kill Him? For the same reasons that we reject Him today.

    What a wonderful time of the year! The feel of fall is in the air. We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings—and it is. But so is fall. This morning we mark the beginning of a new Sunday school year. As part of that, many people moved up into new classes. That’s a new beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Reverses Evil Verdicts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 229 views

    When God steps in, evil verdicts are not only cancelled, but those who issued them may face the consequences of their wickedness.

    THE GOD WHO REVERSES EVIL VERDICTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 7:9-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 94:20-23, Daniel 6:22-24, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:33-34 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with injustice, satanic manipulation, and wicked decrees, many destinies have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Gives You Rest On Every Side Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 23, 2025
     | 106 views

    God provides comprehensive peace, protection, and supernatural rest on every side of your life—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:20-25 Key Verse: “And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Door And Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,419 views

    Jesus chose to become the door unto salvation, the one Good Shepherd to all who would believe.

    The Door and Good Shepherd In His Own Words 11/09/08 PM Text: John 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the book of John, Jesus makes statements about Himself, revealing something important about His divine nature, His character, or His mission. Each statement speaks to a particular relationship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Answers By Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 198 views

    1 Kings 18 is a divine call to revival. When a nation turns away from God, He raises voices like Elijah—bold, prayerful, and uncompromising. The God who answers by fire is still alive today. He is calling His people back to the altar, back to pure worship, and back to a place of total surrender.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:1-46 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:18; Hebrews 12:29; James 5:17-18; Jeremiah 20:9; Psalm 24:3-5 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 18 is one of the most dramatic and powerful chapters in Scripture. Israel was in deep apostasy, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Protection For God’s Servants

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 137 views

    God’s servants are not ordinary people; they are vessels of divine assignment, and heaven is committed to their preservation.

    DIVINE PROTECTION FOR GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 121:7-8, Proverbs 18:10, Zechariah 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 INTRODUCTION: The call to serve God is both a great privilege and a high responsibility. God’s servants are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

    [Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Sends Helpers To His People

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
     | 364 views

    God never intends for His people to struggle alone. Throughout Scripture, we see that He raises helpers to support, strengthen, and uplift His children in times of need.

    GOD SENDS HELPERS TO HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:12 "But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David DiYanni avatar

    I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,217 views

    This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

    Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    A message geared for lay ministry

    Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Detrimental Competition-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017
     | 3,776 views

    6 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VI—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Testing The Spirits-The Vision Of Ministry Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,510 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Series B preached 5/10/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

    Easter 5A 1 John 4:1-11 “Testing the Spirits and The Vision of Ministry of OSLC” 5/10/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa In our Epistle reading for this morning, we hear St. John, the last living Apostle, tell the church of his day: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Endurance Through Struggles: The Final Victories Of Paul's Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021
     | 1,597 views

    The Apostle Paul lived on the edge of death, that’s for sure. As he traveled from here to there, throughout his ministry he planted many churches.

    “In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for whom they gladly died, and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army