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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The All In All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 128 views

    This message reveals Jesus as the All in All, embodying the fullness of God and manifesting His presence, power, and perfection in every believer’s life.

    JESUS THE ALL IN ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:11 Key Verse: “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” — Colossians 3:11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Writes A New Story For You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026
     | 76 views

    This message reveals God’s power to rewrite painful histories and replace failure, shame, and delay with a new and glorious destiny.

    THE GOD WHO WRITES A NEW STORY FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19, KJV) Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flesh-

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    word study on the flesh

    Study on the word “flesh” Icorinthians 9:27—your flesh must be defeated and brought under subjection James 3:2—if you would be perfect, keep your tongue and body under subjection, you must learn to let Spirit win, and flesh lose. Matthew 16:17—flesh and blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Position Yourself For Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 1,064 views

    Divine increase is not automatic. God blesses those who align themselves with His principles, obey His Word, and walk in faith. Just as a farmer prepares the soil before planting, we must position ourselves rightly for God to pour out His increase upon us.

    HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 115:14 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:12-14, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Deuteronomy 1:11, Proverbs 3:9-10, Isaiah 54:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is the supernatural multiplication of blessings, resources, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Light To A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014
     | 11,607 views

    Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

    Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,716 views

    The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

    OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Buried Treasure Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    Part 2 in series Kingdom Stories. Examines what happens as the Kingdom gradually breaks in on human life, as shown in Matthew 13:44-46.

    Buried Treasure Kingdom Stories, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 Today we continue looking at the parables of Jesus where he talked about the Kingdom of God. Last week we learned four things about the Kingdom. We learned that God is the one who takes initiative ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

    Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Foolish Wisdom-5(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 23, 2025
     | 317 views

    5 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-V—1Corinthians 1:22-28[part-2--:24-25](1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There is a ‘radical far-left liberal’ belief at work in America, that holds that most anything except Christianity, should be considered as normative. IF the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abundant Grace

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,348 views

    Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

    Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying With Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

    Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Makes You A Wonder To Many Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025
     | 123 views

    God specialises in transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies that provoke amazement, questions, and glory to His name.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU A WONDER TO MANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 71:7 Key Verse: “I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.” — Psalm 71:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 8:18; Zechariah 3:8; Deuteronomy 28:1-13; Psalm 126:1-3; Acts 4:13. INTRODUCTION Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 741 views

    The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Questions Of Grace Series

    Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Paul asks and answers questions about grace

    The questions of Grace: Are we saved by Grace or by works of the law? Galatians 3:1-14 Faith or Observance of the Law 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. In the previous chapters, we have seen the problem: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "the Gift That Keeps On Giving" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
     | 6,144 views

    Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words.

    CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift that Keeps on Giving” John 3:1-16 Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words. In the past month we have taken a closer look at these words: 1. Peace. Some of you know there was a period of time between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist