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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Why We Should Seek God Early Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 362 views

    The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to do so earnestly and promptly.

    WHY WE SHOULD SEEK GOD EARLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 8:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Isaiah 55:6, Lamentations 3:25-26, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes Nobodies Somebodies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 134 views

    God delights in lifting the lowly, rewriting destinies, and transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES NOBODIES SOMEBODIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Key Verse: “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.” (Psalm 113:7-8) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biblical Characters Who Served God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 129 views

    This study highlights men and women in the Bible who modelled excellence in their service to God and left lasting examples for believers today.

    BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WHO SERVED GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Key Verse: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23) Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3; Exodus 36:1-2; Acts 20:19-20; 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 381 views

    To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

    CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

    Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

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    You Can Be Different

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 31, 2025
     | 375 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the need for change in our lives, a change that puts away the old self and allows a new self in Christ to begin.

    Let me open with this. If there is no intelligence behind the universe, then nobody or nothing designed my brain for the purpose of thinking. Thought is merely the by-product of some atoms within my skull. If so, how can I trust my own thinking to be true? And if I can’t trust my own thinking, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Know That You Are In The Light

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 14, 2025
     | 184 views

    You know you are in the light if you do not harbor hatred against anyone. 1 John 2:9 says, “He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.” Hatred is a poisonous heart condition that makes us treat others as enemies.

    Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Non-Negotiable Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 251 ratings
     | 22,243 views

    Daniel demonstrates how we can maintain our faith in a compromising environment.

    “A NON-NEGOTIABLE FAITH” Daniel 1:1-16 INTRO: 1. Sometimes our faith can become an inconvenience. It will place us in inconvenient situation. a. It can put us at odds with those around us. If not, it’s time you take a look at your relationship with God. b. ILL. When the boss man suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Significance Of Altars Series

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 82,963 views

    Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

    HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desert Survival Tactics Series

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 7,660 views

    Following Christ’s example allows us to survive the attacks of the adversary.

    Verse: Matthew 4: 1-10 Topic: Temptation Probing Question: How do we survive temptation? Key Word: ways Subject: Ways of Surviving Temptation Aim: To provide the congregation with three ways of surviving temptation. Title: Desert Survival Tactics INTRODUCTION Opening: Have you ever been on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,914 views

    Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

    John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens When We Don't Believe?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

    Read entire chapter 11. What you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where God's Power Flows

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 695 ratings
     | 109,471 views

    In what kind of environment will God’s power flow?

    READ: Acts 3:1-10 It’s 3pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the throng at the great House of God. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated as an entrance in the Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Pentecost: The Benefits Of The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 426 views

    On the Day of Pentecost, the fire of the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, and their lives were radically transformed. They moved from fear to boldness, from hiding to preaching, and from weakness to supernatural strength.

    PENTECOST: THE BENEFITS OF THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:11, Jeremiah 20:9, Luke 24:32, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Fire, throughout Scripture, symbolises God's power, presence, purification, passion, and judgment. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Covenant Of Exemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
     | 1,026 views

    The covenant of exemption is a divine agreement that ensures God’s people are preserved and protected from calamity, danger, and evil, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

    COVENANT OF EXEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 8:22-23 "But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the LORD, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God