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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Outstanding Testimonies

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 484 views

    God is not finished with your story. No matter what has happened in the past, He is able to give you a testimony so outstanding that it will make your mouth fill with laughter and your eyes with tears of joy.

    OUTSTANDING TESTIMONIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-3 Supporting Texts: Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Mark 5:25-34, John 11:40, Hebrews 11:1 INTRODUCTION: Testimonies are more than personal stories—they are divine evidence of God's power at work in the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
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     | 1,458 views

    Spiritual laziness is a state of neglect in our spiritual lives, where we become complacent, apathetic, or disengaged from our pursuit of God. It can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and a lack of growth in our faith.

    Title: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 6:9-11 "How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Peril Of Self-Exaltation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
     | 271 views

    God created us for His glory, not ours. When we learn to redirect all praise, success, and honour to Him, we stay safe under His covering. But when we begin to think we are the source of our own greatness, we invite destruction.

    THE PERIL OF SELF-EXALTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 4:28-37 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18, Isaiah 42:8, Acts 12:21-23, James 4:6, 1 Corinthians 1:29 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest temptations that men face—especially when they begin to taste success—is the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,344 views

    Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

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    Hurry Sickness Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2025
     | 257 views

    Eliminating hurry isn't about avoiding urgency, but about intentionally slowing down to align with Jesus' unhurried, peace-filled way of living, which fosters rest, joy, and spiritual growth.

    Series: Unhurried - The Hurry up sickness Tag – So many are rushing too nowhere! Opening Quote: Dallas Willard and John Ortberg – Soul Care “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” Dallas Willard urged people to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry" because he considered it the greatest obstacle to a vibrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help! Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

    BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning To Rest In The Lord

    Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    In our lives we often allow those who are not doing right to affect us. We look at what they are doing and we allow if to affect us in our lives. What we need to do is get our eyes off those that are not doing right and trust in the Lord and put our del

    Text: Psalm 37:1-7 Introduction: In our lives we often allow those who are not doing right to affect us. We look at what they are doing and we allow if to affect us in our lives. What we need to do is get our eyes off those that are not doing right and trust in the Lord and put our delight in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Active Obedience Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

    Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Raising Of Lazarus

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,288 views

    This message describes how that Jesus has the power to bring the dead back to life, not only the physical dead, but also the spiritualy dead.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Raising Of Lazarus"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 29,660 views

    The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 511 ratings
     | 57,551 views

    What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ready - Persevere

    Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 26,053 views

    The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

    "Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

    The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2011
     | 6,453 views

    Jesus reminds us that he always answers prayer of his children in his time so he encourages us to keep on praying and be persistent in our requests because of his promises.

    Are you already tired of politics? If so, brace yourself for the next 13 months! A constant theme on the news are the debates and their arguments back and forth – who won the debate? Who is stronger in the polls? It’s a long grueling process. But honestly, a lot of what we hear is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Of Patent, Latent And Talent!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,871 views

    To aim for a prize more precious than Nobel prize!!!

    Of patent, latent and talent Quiz time, folks!!! Who invented the dynamite? Do I hear the answer …Alfred Nobel! Yes, it is him alright. In fact in 1867, Nobel received U.S. patent number 78317 for his dynamic invention. That this explosive instead of being ...read more

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