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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living A Sanctified Christian Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
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    Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

    LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2025
     | 344 views

    4 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-IV—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: ‘The Constitution of the United States of America’ is a document that records the unprecedented experimental design for a new country, that was born from the collective wisdom of the founding fathers. One of their main concerns in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Christian Leadership And Discipleship

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2025
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    Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.

    Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Financial Instability And A Christian Family

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Feb 23, 2025
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    Financial instability is one of the most pressing challenges many families face today.

    "Trusting God in Times of Financial Instability: A Christian Family's Journey Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Validating Our Christian Identity

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2025
     | 333 views

    Lent is a time in which we engage our interior self with its brokenness, weakness and intentional wrongdoing. We are all sinners, but we are sinners endeavoring to become saints, by our faith and practice.

    Friday after Ash Wednesday 2025 A priest of my acquaintance many years ago was in conversation with a Lutheran minister. He asked the minister if he believed that Martin Luther had made any big mistakes setting up a parallel Christian church. The minister candidly admitted that he thought Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    4 Stages Of Christian Growth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025
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    Every believer is called to grow from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ. Spiritual growth is not automatic; it requires intentional effort in studying God’s Word, prayer, service, and obedience.

    4 STAGES OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen." Supporting Texts: Hebrews 5:12-14, Ephesians 4:13-15, Colossians 2:6-7, 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don’t Be A Passive Christian

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025
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    A passive Christian is one who is indifferent to spiritual matters, easily swayed by worldly distractions, and hesitant to take a bold stand for righteousness.

    DON’T BE A PASSIVE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: James 1:22-25, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Ephesians 6:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Many believers today fall into the trap of passivity, where they claim to follow Christ but lack the zeal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Courageous Christian Living

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2025
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     | 1,301 views

    How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire to “stand tall” for Jesus, we must stand firm in the liberty that His saving grace has provided. This is a call to courage.

    Subject: A Call to Courageous Christian Living Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.” Introduction: How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Rational Defense Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2025
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    This is the first in a series of messages on apologetics. This segment deals with how, as scientific discoveries continue, evidence for God's existence has grown stronger, not weaker. Science, done right, points to God.

    A RATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INTRODUCTION Christianity isn’t just a matter of blind belief or emotional comfort—it presents a worldview grounded in logic, evidence, and reason. In an age where skepticism often masquerades as intelligence, Christian apologetics offers a robust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Growth Through Confession Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 25, 2020
     | 3,185 views

    Christians grow by losing one sin at a time and replacing it with one virtue at a time, as we admit our sin, confess our sin, turn from our sin and accept God's forgiveness and move on.

    CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH CONFESSION (First John 1:7-2:4 / Psalm 51 / 32 / Romans 7:14-24) Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com 1 John 1:8-9 “If we (Christians 5:13) say we have no sin (Sin nature), we deceive ourselves and the truth (of the Bible) is not in us. But if we confess our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crisis Of Christian Identity Theft

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 9, 2020
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     | 5,526 views

    People who feel a deep emptiness or a great deal of self-doubt can also feel as if their identity is being stolen

    I have always been a 'car guy.' I have had a serious interest in them for as long as I can remember. I also worked in the Automobile Industry and wrenched on so many vehicles I owned over the years that I have lost count. Countless years ago, when I was a teenager, I had a car that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should A Christian Vote?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 31, 2020
     | 2,628 views

    Every Christian needs to vote, it is our civic duty!

    Joshua 6 1-Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. 2-And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3-“You shall march around the city, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christians Constant Battle With The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
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    The story is told of a boxer who was in the fight of his life. From the very first round, he was getting hit from every direction you can imagine.

    • After the first round, he returned to his corner with his nose bleeding. But his manager wanted to encourage him so he said, “Good fight champ, he never laid a glove on you!” • After the second round he returned to his corner with his nose still bleeding and now he had a black eye. But again, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Care Enough…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,257 views

    During the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, Senator Lloyd Benson from the Democratic Party debated nominee Vice President Dan Quayle from the Republican Party.

    It was at that debate that Vice President nominee Dan Quayle made reference to something that President John F. Kennedy said, to support what he believed. Senator Benson's response afterwards was, "Mr. Vice President, I knew President Kennedy, and you are no John Kennedy!" Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- The Christian Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    This is the 55th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#55] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- THE CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: I want to thank all of those who kept things going while Karen and I went to California to meet our newest granddaughter. It is very encouraging as your Pastor for us to be able to be gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist