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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Keys To Effective Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
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    Prayer and fasting are two of the most powerful spiritual weapons God has given to His children. When combined, they have the potential to break yokes, release divine direction, provoke deliverance, and bring spiritual renewal.

    KEYS TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER AND FASTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-11, Joel 2:12-13, James 5:16, Acts 13:2-3, Mark 9:29 INTRODUCTION: Prayer and fasting are two of the most powerful spiritual weapons God has given to His children. When combined, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With All Your Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 326 views

    To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

    SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 351 views

    The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Leadership Fails Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 283 views

    The story of Eli and his sons is a solemn warning to every spiritual leader and authority figure. Leadership is a sacred trust, and failure in that trust carries great consequences.

    WHEN LEADERSHIP FAILS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 34:1–10, Malachi 2:7–9, Matthew 23:1–4, James 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2–4 INTRODUCTION: Leadership is one of the most powerful and influential positions in both the spiritual and secular realms. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 467 views

    Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

    OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is The Good Samaritan? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2025
     | 384 views

    "Moved with compassion" is a pretty weak translation of what the Samaritan felt when he saw the mugged man on the side of the road.

    Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Many humans, maybe even most of us, call God the Supreme Being. That stimulates the imagination. But we can imagine Zeus, who doesn’t exist, as a supreme, or at least very, very big being. But the true God is not the Supreme Being. God is not A Being at all. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 162 views

    1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

    WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Babylon- The Woman On The Beast Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022
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     | 1,633 views

    This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#11] BABYLON- THE WOMAN ON THE BEAST Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory And Identity

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2025
     | 344 views

    Why was God not pleased with most of His redeemed people?

    Third Sunday in Lent 2025 The richness of today’s Scripture readings makes it important for all of us, preacher and congregation, to take time during the week to reflect on the many messages God is sharing with us, His people, as we finish the first half of the Lenten season. If we pay close ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    All Men Seek For Thee

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

    December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Sacrifice To Remember

    Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018
     | 4,608 views

    Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

    As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Of Mind And Attitude

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,229 views

    Developing the mind and attitude of Jesus Christ

    There were three elderly sisters who lived together in a big two story house and tried their best to help each other out. One day the oldest sister was upstairs and they heard here cry out oh my lord I think I am losing my mind. Her middle sister said what is it? She said I have a tub full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Life Count For Something

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

    Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dealing With Dissatisfaction

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    Find your satisfaction in God, everything else will ultimately disappoint, dissatisfy and discourage you. People, career, church, etc. But not Jesus...

    Dealing with Dissatisfaction – Psalms 23:1-6 Intro: Ever noticed how we always want things to be different? The seasons, our finances, our job, our age… Many Christians are dissatisfied, always wanting something else and feeling empty after we get it. Kids want more toys, teenagers want more ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist