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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Time To Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 684 views

    We are in a critical hour—an hour when the true worshippers must rise and seek the face of God. Revival will not come to those who are passive, distracted, or indifferent. It will come to those who cry out, break up their fallow ground, live in righteousness, and seek the Lord with all their hearts.

    THE TIME TO SEEK THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 10:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 63:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Amos 5:4, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a generation distracted by pleasures, pursuits, and pressures. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That Was Then, This Is Now

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

    INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attendre Le Reveil Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on May 28, 2011
     | 3,957 views

    Full sermon speaking of the delay God is allowing. Things do not go as we alsways think, but our hope is on Him.

    ATTENDRE LE RÉVEIL ? INTRODUCTION : Pour le situer dans son contexte, le Psaume 44 fait partie d'un recueil de 8 psaumes composés par les fils de Koré; les psaumes 42 à 49. Dans 1Ch.9 il nous est dit qu'ils étaient des lévites, et qu'ils étaient chargés du service du temple. Psaume 84 (des fils ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Eclipses

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017
     | 7,233 views

    Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,199 views

    The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

    Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unstoppable Favour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 1,090 views

    Unstoppable favour means that no matter the opposition, delay, or background, God’s favour will still locate you and announce you.

    UNSTOPPABLE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Isaiah 60:10 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that makes a person stand out in life. It is a supernatural endorsement that opens doors, secures ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Destiny Settlement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025
     | 295 views

    Destiny settlement means coming into the fullness of God’s plan and purpose for your life without diversion, delay, or destruction.

    DESTINY SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 46:10, Ephesians 1:11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Great Mercy: Elizabeth's Story

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 352 views

    Elizabeth’s story is a testimony that God never forgets His own. His mercy may delay, but it will never be denied.

    GREAT MERCY: ELIZABETH'S STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:10-14, Psalm 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a powerful testimony of God's great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace For Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 11, 2026
     | 247 views

    A message revealing how God’s grace restores what has been lost, broken, or delayed in the life of a believer.

    GRACE FOR RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you." — Joel 2:25 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Writes A New Story For You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026
     | 182 views

    This message reveals God’s power to rewrite painful histories and replace failure, shame, and delay with a new and glorious destiny.

    THE GOD WHO WRITES A NEW STORY FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19, KJV) Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Causes You To Be Remembered Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2026
     | 155 views

    God sovereignly intervenes to bring His people into divine remembrance, turning seasons of delay and obscurity into moments of fulfilment and elevation.

    THE GOD WHO CAUSES YOU TO BE REMEMBERED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Key Verse: “But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.” (Genesis 40:14, KJV) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Restores Your Wasted Labour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2026
     | 95 views

    This message reveals God’s power to redeem, recover, and reward every sincere effort that seemed lost, delayed, or unproductive.

    THE GOD WHO RESTORES YOUR WASTED LABOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:23-27; Luke 5:1-7 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” — Joel 2:25 Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running With A Limp

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,558 views

    4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

    Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Grow - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 4,039 views

    Second message in a series through Colossians

    OPEN: So last week we started our journey through this wonderful book named Colossians. And I've got to tell you this is an absolutely wonderful passage of Scripture to dwell on. - Get a handle on this book and it will produce in you that which God has planned for you. It will grow on you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    We have a tendency of doing stupid things with our money. Here are just a few.

    Stupid Mistakes People Make With Their Money Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 1 For those of you that have been at our church for some time, there is no need to make this disclaimer, its really for those who are not regular attenders here. Whenever we talk about money at our church, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist