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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Growing In Boldness For Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
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    Growing in boldness for Christ is not a one-time achievement, but a continual journey of being filled with the Spirit, rooted in the Word, and fuelled by prayer.

    GROWING IN BOLDNESS FOR CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 6:19-20, Jeremiah 1:8-10 INTRODUCTION: The early church grew in power, influence, and effectiveness not by human strength, but through divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Vicarious Death Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 2, 2025
     | 349 views

    If you are like me, there so many things that we do not see that we would like to see. For example…

    Illus: On one of the GUNSMOKE episode Matt Dillon is in a serious gun fight in one of the episodes. Matt draws his pistol out of his holster to shoot the bad fellow with one hand and his other arm was slightly behind his back which was unusual for him. Since this was unusual for him someone asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    06. Persecuted For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025
     | 232 views

    Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

    Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christ Strengthens Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,171 views

    Understand and embrace the power of Christ within us, the strength of our Christian community, and our ability to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

    Good morning, beautiful people of God! It's another blessed day to gather, learn, and grow in our faith. Today, we are going to dive deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Philippians, particularly Philippians 4:13, a verse that many of us know and love. It reads, "I can do all things through ...read more

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    Rooted In Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 3,864 views

    The importance of being deeply rooted in Christ Jesus, highlighting the benefits of such a relationship and the consequences of not having it.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ Jesus! Today, we're going to dive deep into the heart of Jeremiah, chapter 7, verses 7 and 8. You know, it's so easy to just skim through the Bible, right? But as Charles Spurgeon once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." ...read more

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    True Follower Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,263 views

    Emphasize the importance of being a true follower of Christ, constantly growing and transforming to become more like Jesus, as we persevere and press on towards the goal of our heavenly calling.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore what it means to be a true follower of Christ. As believers, we are called to emulate Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions, but what does that really look like? C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Christian does not think God will love us ...read more

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    The Wonder Of Christ's Birth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,212 views

    This sermon explores the profound love and divine timing of God's plan for redemption and our adoption as His children, as revealed in Galatians 4:4-7.

    Good morning, beloved family. Our focus today is on the book of Galatians, specifically the verses 4 to 7 in chapter 4. This passage is a beacon of hope and a testament to God's divine timing and perfect plan. It speaks of the arrival of our Savior, the birth territory of the Messiah, and the ...read more

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    Our Freedom In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 869 views

    This sermon explores confronting legalism, embracing Christ's liberation, and living in the freedom of God's grace as highlighted in Galatians 2:11-21.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative God is writing in our lives. We are not bystanders, but rather, we are the living epistles of God’s grace, the tangible expressions of His love and mercy. ...read more

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    The Demands Of The Lordship Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,250 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of recognizing, responding to, and revering the Lordship of Christ in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we turn our attention to a profound truth, a truth that is as simple as it is profound. We are here to recognize, respond to, and revere the Lordship of Christ. Opening ...read more

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    Your Revelation Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 651 views

    Explores our understanding of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

    Hey there, friends! I'm so glad you're here with us today. We're about to get into something really special. I've got three big ideas to share with you, and they all revolve around one central question: Who is Jesus? But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from A.W. ...read more

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    A Product Of Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2022
     | 1,656 views

    I'm in His hands. Can you say that? What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past?

    A Product Of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past? 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ The Life Giver Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    When you receive and believe in Christ, you become a child of God.

    Christ the Life Giver John 1:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill December 16-17, 2023 I’ve mentioned before that fellow pastors are some of my favorite people. It’s a joy to partner in gospel ministry with our pastors at Edgewood and with other pastors in the community. One of my favorite shepherds is Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The Incarnate Son Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2023
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     | 3,256 views

    The story of Christmas is all about the return of God’s glory!

    Christ the Incarnate Son John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 23-24, 2023 This week, I read an article from a pastor giving advice to fellow pastors about preparing their Christmas sermons: “Dear partner in preaching, here’s a word of advice as you prepare your Christmas Eve sermon: keep it short, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With Christ Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Jan 3, 2023
     | 2,033 views

    We are going to spend an entire year in the Sermon on the Mount. But in our introduction, we are going to pass by the Sermon and into the ministry Jesus had begun in calling his disciples.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome Guests - Make sure to invite friends to join us in the new year! 2023 is going to be special as we move into our new theme called: Walking with Christ. - EXPLAIN: Sermon on the Mount, walk with Christ that week—live out what we’ve learned, each lesson ending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Our Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 884 views

    This sermon explores the joyous announcement of Jesus' birth and the profound, sustaining joy found in union with Christ. Key

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a wonderful day to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love and the light of His word? We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are ready to receive, our spirits are eager to embrace the message ...read more

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