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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 100 views

    The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

    WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth? Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 2,166 views

    Life is a test to determine our response to God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at birth leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Night Is Coming When No Man Can Work

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025
     | 607 views

    Jesus’ words remind us that we do not have unlimited time to serve God and impact lives. Night is coming when no man can work—whether through death, old age, or the return of Christ. Now is the time to be diligent, to seek God, and to do His will wholeheartedly.

    NIGHT IS COMING WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,112 views

    God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Equation

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007
     | 3,068 views

    Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

    Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 30,299 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Created To Work Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013
     | 7,627 views

    God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

    I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoicing In The Truth

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

    REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "grief (Part 2): Biblical Response To Kubler-Ross's Stages Of Grief" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021
     | 5,567 views

    Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us understand Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's stages of grief and biblical's response to them.

    Last week we learned that grief is a normal response to the loss of any significant person, object, or opportunity. The Bible tells us that many people of faith, even Jesus, grieved. So, it is okay to grieve and cry. But do not grieve like the unbelievers who don't have hope. Do not dwell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confrontation With God

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis.

    Confrontation With God Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Noise

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,612 views

    God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you trust Him, there would be no flaws, no confusion and no delays!

    No noise! 1 King 6:7 “And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.” God meticulously works out every single aspect necessary for your life. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 359 views

    Life often brings seasons of pain, delay, and uncertainty, but as believers, we are never without hope. Hope is our anchor in the storms of life.

    HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:11, Lamentations 3:21-23, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obstacles To Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025
     | 66 views

    Restoration is God’s promise, but certain spiritual, emotional, and behavioural barriers can hinder or delay its manifestation in a believer’s life.

    OBSTACLES TO RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 3:22 Key Verse: “Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.” (Jeremiah 3:22) Supporting Texts: Hosea 14:1-2, Isaiah 59:1-2, James 4:7, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Longer At The Gate Of Beautiful Without Testimony

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025
     | 176 views

    God has not ordained His children to remain in shame, delay, or reproach at the edge of breakthroughs—He gives testimonies that glorify His name.

    NO LONGER AT THE GATE OF BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT TESTIMONY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God