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  • Finding Comfort In The Anger Of God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 21, 2025
     | 110 views

    This sermon reveals how God's constant anger toward wickedness is not a cause for fear, but a profound source of comfort for the righteous who trust in His ultimate justice.

    Introduction: An Uncomfortable Truth Good evening, church. We come to a single verse of Scripture that contains a truth many of us find uncomfortable. We are at home with the idea of a God who is loving, merciful, patient, and kind. We sing songs about His amazing grace. But what do we do with the ...read more

  • Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 368 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

  • Supernatural Upliftment

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,295 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

  • The God Who Fights Without Losing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 198 views

    The God we serve is the God who fights without losing. He has never known defeat and never will. If He is for us, no one can be against us. Every spiritual and physical battle we face is already won in Him.

    THE GOD WHO FIGHTS WITHOUT LOSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:31, Psalm 24:7-10, Revelation 19:11-16 INTRODUCTION: God is not only a loving Father; He is also a Mighty Warrior. When He arises to fight, no ...read more

  • God Raises Ordinary Men For Extraordinary Purposes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 198 views

    Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God because of their background, mistakes, or lack of qualifications. However, throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God delights in raising ordinary men and women to accomplish extraordinary things.

    GOD RAISES ORDINARY MEN FOR EXTRAORDINARY PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:11-16, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 4:7 INTRODUCTION: Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God ...read more

  • Favour Beyond Your Expectations

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 1,467 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

  • A Touch Of Compassion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 481 views

    Compassion is not just a Christian virtue; it is the heartbeat of God. When we walk in compassion, we reflect God’s love to the world.

    A TOUCH OF COMPASSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 1:40-42 "And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean." – Mark 1:41 Supporting Texts: Matthew 14:14, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 145:8-9, Luke 7:13-15, ...read more

  • Categories Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 265 views

    Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the Church. These gifts vary in form and function, but they all originate from the same Spirit.

    CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the ...read more

  • This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 views

    Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

  • The God Of The Turnaround PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,980 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

  • Are You An Eagle Or A Kiwi?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    Wake-up and Fly Right!

    Are You an Eagle or a Kiwi? It’s early morning at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in southern California many years ago. The coastal fog is dark, damp and thick as I taxi out in my fighter jet. You literally can see only about a plane length in front of you and the only way you can find the duty ...read more

  • Graduation: Don't Sell Your Birthright

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 157 ratings
     | 43,162 views

    This is a graduations service. Let me ask you a question: Do you treasure your relationship with Christ above all other relationships? Is Jesus more important to you than anything else?

    TEXT: Genesis 25:27-34 TITLE: DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR A MOMENT OF PLEASURE (Graduation) St. Lucian was an odd bird, or so the story goes. It is said he was asked by his persecutors, “of what country art thou?” He answered, “I am a Christian.” “What is your occupation?” “I am a ...read more

  • Narnia: I Love Lucy

    Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    2nd in a series of sermons on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the character Lucy in Narnia and the importance of childlike faith in the real world.

    “I Love Lucy” Mark 10: 13-16 December 4, 2005 Last week, we began our Advent season with the first in a series of 3 sermons that find their origin in CS Lewis’ book, and the soon to be released Disney film, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” As I said last week, the book centers on the ...read more

  • Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,441 views

    Pentecost: the people, the phenomena, the power (for praise and proclamation)

    Pentecost WBC 19/5/2 am Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is the middle of 3 annual Jewish ‘Harvest Festivals’ = the ‘grain harvest’ - called ‘Pentecost’ as is 7 weeks (or 50 days… hence ‘Pente’) after Passover - the previous Jewish Festival which commemorates their Exodus from Egypt, and the Passover lamb ...read more

  • In It For The Long Haul Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    Caleb is a wonderful example of someone who starts strong and finishes strong for the Lord. Learn some principals to keep you vibrant in your walk with the Lord.

    Calvary Chapel Newberg - Bible Study Joshua 14 - 15 Staying in The Game (possible Wednesday: Caleb the spy - and the attitude of the Christian on God’s mission) In our society we tend to disregard our elders. Ever since the late 1950’s a culture of youth supremacy has permeated the fabric of our ...read more