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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025
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    In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough and walking in continuous victory. It is one thing to enter a season of supernatural breakthrough, but it’s crucial to sustain and maximize the blessing.

    SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:18-19 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:20-23, Matthew 17:24-27, Exodus 14:21-22 INTRODUCTION: In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 950 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

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    Character Study Of Timothy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 192 views

    Timothy was a faithful disciple, leader, and pastor. His life teaches us about mentorship, perseverance, and dedication to God’s Word. Despite challenges, he remained faithful and played a key role in the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TIMOTHY – PAUL’S DISCIPLE AND PASTOR IN EPHESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:1-3 "Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. The believers at Lystra and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let Us Consider Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,214 views

    A consideration of the Lord Jesus when compared with the wonderful Old Testmant saints referred to in Hebrews 11, and the challenge it brings to us for our own lives today.

    LET US CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ‘Witnesses’ — ‘those who have borne testimony of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Farewell Timothy Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,405 views

    How to deal with desertion, loneliness and imminent death

    2 Timothy 4 verses 9-22 Last words are important. In every film where someone is dying there are usually dramatic words of instruction passed on to the living. We hold on to last words as being precious and important. I know the last words my grandfather said to me a few days before he died. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024
     | 738 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,327 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
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     | 8,813 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Goes To Jerusalem PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 603 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's unwavering obedience, perseverance in trials, and fearless proclamation of the Gospel, as depicted in Acts 21:16-38. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to share in His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn from His teachings. Today, we are going to look at a remarkable passage from the ...read more

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 268 views

    Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must be ready to deny themselves, take up their cross, and prioritise His kingdom above all else.

    THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:25-33 Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:7-8, Mark 10:28-30, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: Discipleship is not just about following Christ; it comes with a cost. Jesus made it clear that those who follow Him must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    God's Sovereignty & Christian Suffering

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,696 views

    A sermon examining the fact that even in the midst of the troubles of this life our God is sovereign.

    God’s Sovereignty & Christian Suffering Acts 4:23-28 For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer, in many cases He causes suffering. But as you grow in wisdom and knowledge and as your faith in Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Final Assurances To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    To establish that Paul’s Final Assurances to Timothy were that he: fought a good fight, finished his course, and fulfilled the faith. Sadly, these three assurances are Paul’s final message to Timothy, his beloved son in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Fought a Good Fight 2. I Finished My Course 3. I Fulfilled the Faith Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's Final Assurances to Timothy." The apostle is now in a cold, wet and dark dungeon in Rome. He begins the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priority Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 6,823 views

    Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

    There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bearing The Marks Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 280 views

    Bearing the marks of Jesus is not just about suffering for His name but also about living a life that reflects His nature. It is a call to love, holiness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the gospel.

    BEARING THE MARKS OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:17 – “From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, Philippians 3:10, Romans 8:17, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 2:21 INTRODUCTION To bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God