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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 483 views

    Choosing God’s will above our own is the ultimate test of trust and maturity in the life of a believer.

    CHOOSING GOD’S WILL ABOVE YOUR OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 26:36-46, John 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the most difficult yet most important decisions a believer must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Supernatural Upliftment

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,597 views

    While human upliftment depends on connections, skills, or effort, supernatural upliftment comes solely from God.

    Supernatural Upliftment Study Text: Psalm 27:6 Introduction: Supernatural upliftment is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human understanding or effort. It defies natural laws and limitations, showcasing God's power, favour, and grace. While human upliftment depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Favour Beyond Your Expectations

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 1,864 views

    God’s favour is not limited to what we expect—it goes beyond what we can imagine. When God’s favour is upon a person, they receive promotions, breakthroughs, and blessings far beyond their efforts.

    FAVOUR BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Supporting Texts: Genesis 6:8 Esther 2:17 Luke 1:30 Psalm 5:12 Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Effort Ends: Accessing Your 11th Hour Favor

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 15, 2025
     | 180 views

    The "11th Hour" is the moment of maximum pressure, where the impossible seems completely locked in, and failure feels absolutely inevitable. It’s when our human effort and resources have finally run out

    We are talking about 11th-Hour Miracles: those sudden, decisive breakthroughs in your business or career that defy the clock, human logic, and the odds. I.The Heavy Weight of the 11th Hour Friends, let's get real for a moment. Have you ever felt that sinking, anxious feeling? The business ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Firm In Faith For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026
     | 196 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of unwavering faith and spiritual preparedness as keys to securing a greater tomorrow.

    STANDING FIRM IN FAITH FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:13 Key Verse: "Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." — Ephesians 6:13 (KJV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building The Ark Before The Rain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2026
     | 25 views

    This message teaches the power of faith-driven obedience that prepares ahead of manifestation and acts on God’s word before evidence appears.

    BUILDING THE ARK BEFORE THE RAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 6:13-22 Key Verse: “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house.” (Hebrews 11:7) Supporting Texts: Genesis 7:1-7; Matthew 24:37-39; Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of The Turnaround PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    This sermon explores trusting God during challenging times, embracing divine intervention for destiny shifts, and experiencing dramatic reversals through faith.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, not just as your shepherd but as a fellow traveler in this pilgrimage of faith. We are here, gathered together as a family, to seek the face of God and to draw from His infinite wisdom. I am reminded of the words of the great ...read more

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    3 Questions About Testing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    We teach that the testing process is part of daily living.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1: 2 My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when you fall into many tests and trials. 3. Knowing that the trying of your faith works PATIENCE. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Different Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 22,747 views

    God is calling us to live with a different spirit

    A Different Spirit Numbers 14:24 and Selected Passages April 28, 2002 Introduction What does it mean to be different? To be different means literally that something does not conform to the standard or the norm. Different can be a positive thing. In fact, we have been called to be different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Tale Of Two Gardens

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,536 views

    It was in a garden that humanity fell and it was in a garden that humanity was redeemed!

    TALKING POINTS: 1. A mother was teaching her young son to use the phone. She showed him which numbers to push and explained about the dial tone and the sound of the other phone ringing. The process had begun. The son waited anxiously for the call to be completed, but no one picked up the phone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

    Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Answer To Skeptic's View Of God's Justice And Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4) Illustration: 7000 Protestant youth from many denominations were asked whether they agreed with the following statements: "The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life." More than 60% agreed. "God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freed

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    We as the people of God have been healed, saved, and freed to be those who bring healing and salvation to the world

    God has always wanted a relationship with humanity. If we look from the beginning of our faith history, from the account of creation to the very end of the scriptures, in Revelation, it becomes apparent that God desires to have his dwelling with us. This is the story of the tabernacle, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Burning With Fire

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 14, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    What is the purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit for today, and how is a person Baptized, is what this message explains

    Title: Burning With Fire Text: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Luke gives us a two fold reason why believers need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 1. For Power 2. To Be A Witness - Power means more then strength and ability, it means something that’s in operation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wholeness Begins Once A Relationship With God Is Established

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    This is the second sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

    Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is established (John 5:8,9) As we continue this series on “We can also be made whole” I would like to offer what I hope is a key ingredient to our wholeness. That key ingredient is this, “Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist