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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Titus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 564 views

    Titus was a faithful disciple, a trusted leader, and a promoter of sound doctrine. His life teaches us the importance of faithfulness, integrity, and bold leadership in the church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TITUS – CHURCH LEADER AND RECIPIENT OF PAUL’S LETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 1:4-5 "To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour. The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Mark (John Mark) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 817 views

    John Mark's life is a powerful example of restoration, faithfulness, and the impact of second chances. Though he stumbled early in his ministry, he became a vital figure in the early church and the author of one of the four Gospels.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARK (JOHN MARK) – WRITER OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:12 "When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Apollos – An Eloquent Preacher Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 325 views

    Apollos was a powerful preacher and teacher, an example of how knowledge, passion, and humility can be used for God's work. Though he started with limited understanding, his willingness to learn and his boldness in ministry made him a key figure in the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF APOLLOS – AN ELOQUENT PREACHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-28 "Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures." (Acts 18:24, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Priscilla – Wife Of Aquila, Teacher Of Apollos Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 1,277 views

    Priscilla was a faithful servant, teacher, and disciple of Christ. Her life teaches that women can play a significant role in ministry, that marriages should be focused on God, and that teaching and hospitality are powerful tools in spreading the Gospel.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF PRISCILLA – WIFE OF AQUILA, TEACHER OF APOLLOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-26 "Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus... So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 899 views

    We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

    Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Pours His Spirit Into Us

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024
     | 675 views

    The story from Ezekiel is an original story about things coming to life. As this passage has been trending lately, how ought it to minister to the Christian's heart?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Can you remember a time when a picture you saw come to life? Maybe it was when you had a color television in your home for the first time. Maybe it was when you had a black and white photo restored in color, or when you saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,882 views

    Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

    ************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Can Do All Things Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 447 views

    We sometimes wonder, is this situation hard for God? Yet the Bible declares His omnipotence and proclaims His loving, saving presence.

    Go! And Trust the God Who Can Do All Things Introduction – Setting the Scene Have you ever faced a situation so overwhelming that you felt there was no way through it? A diagnosis that shatters your peace… a bill you cannot pay… a relationship that seems beyond repair. In those moments, we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mother's Day Card From God

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2003
    based on 367 ratings
     | 73,233 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage Mothers, not increase their guilt or anxiety about Mother’s Day, which can be a traumatic day for some people.

    “A Mother’s Day Card From God” Proverbs 31:10 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Mother’s Day”! I have a PROBLEM with Mother’s Day! It’s not that I don’t LIKE Mother’s Day … or that I DISAGREE with it … or that I DREAD it. My PROBLEM is … that I don’t know how to preach a good Mother’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    Part 1 of this 4-part sermon series on worship seeks to encourage every believer to uderstand the importance of worship by defining The Focus of Worship.

    I.The Focus Of Worship A. Focus is on God The Father 1.John 4:23 – “But an hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” I’m sure you are familiar with horse blinders or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Ever Forgive You?

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    Encourage and empower the beleiver to cherish teh forgiveness they have from their heeavenly Father so much so that they will continually forgive each other.

    NIV Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 21,309 views

    Bartimaeus had some obstacles to overcome to get to Christ. This message encourages young people to overcome whatever hinderance they have in coming to Christ.

    Bartimaeus: Overcoming Obstacles Mark 10: 46 – 52 Jesus and His followers were walking through Jericho. They were on their way to Jerusalem. Many people were traveling through to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover, so it was a carnival-like atmosphere. Venders had booths set up along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Building A Community Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

    Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    power point available by email. this is the final in a series of messages on the mysteries of the kingdom, the series is to encourage and uplift christians and to draw seekers to a decisions for Chirst.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 7 Matthew 13:48-52 kjv Matthew 13:48-52 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist