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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025
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     | 1,364 views

    Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

    Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

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    Anointed But Not Yet Approved – The Rise Of Saul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    The rise of Saul teaches us a powerful lesson: God may anoint you today, but He watches your process before giving full approval.

    ANOINTED BUT NOT YET APPROVED – THE RISE OF SAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 11:29, Proverbs 19:21, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 12:48, 1 Timothy 3:6 INTRODUCTION: The rise of Saul marks the beginning of a new dispensation in Israel—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Axe Head Falls Off

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 4, 2025
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    Today I would like to look at a text that can help us in our daily walk.

    “When The Axe Head Falls Off” 2 Kings 6:1-7 Today I would like to look at a text that can help us in our daily walk. Elisha was with the “sons of the prophets” or if you will Disciples. Looks like they are in Gilgal according to 2 Kings 4:38 “And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Orders Your Steps Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
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    The story of David in 2 Samuel 2 shows that divine direction is the bedrock of spiritual success.

    WHEN GOD ORDERS YOUR STEPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 2:1-32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 12:1-4 INTRODUCTION: After the death of Saul, a major shift occurred in Israel. David had every reason to seize the throne by force—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Jeremiah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Jeremiah remained faithful to his prophetic calling despite suffering and rejection. His life demonstrated deep love for his people, warning of judgment for sin while also revealing God’s mercy and faithfulness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEREMIAH – THE WEEPING PROPHET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."  Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Ezekiel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 586 views

    Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who ministered during the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel’s life teaches us about obedience, faithfulness, and the power of God’s word to transform hearts.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF EZEKIEL – PROPHET IN EXILE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 2:1 "And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 1:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17, Ezekiel 18:30-32, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Mary – The Virgin Mother Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Mary’s life teaches us the importance of faith, humility, obedience, endurance, and devotion to God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY – THE VIRGIN MOTHER OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:26-38 "And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 525 views

    Bartimaeus' story is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, persistence, and responding to God's call. His healing shows that Jesus has the power to restore and transform lives.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF BARTIMAEUS – BLIND MAN HEALED BY JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 "And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way." – Mark 10:52 Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 595 views

    Philip the Evangelist was a man of faith, obedience, and power. His life demonstrates that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary missions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF PHILIP THE EVANGELIST – PREACHER TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:5-8, 26-40 "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 31, 2025
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    A negative unsolicited covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact you have are a part of without your approval, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship that may ultimately bring you a bad outcome

    Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants. In a biblical context, a covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact between God and humans, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship and God's redemptive plan. In Leviticus 5:4 If a man makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Proof Of Extravagant Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
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     | 534 views

    Grace is the unearned, undeserved, and unmerited favour of God. When it is described as extravagant, it refers to the overwhelming, boundless, and radical nature of God’s mercy that reaches the worst of sinners and restores them to sonship.

    THE PROOF OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:11–24 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 164 views

    The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

    What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Characters In Jesus's Birth

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 20, 2025
     | 258 views

    This is a short talk in the context of a Nativity service in which we look at the characters in Jesus's birth and find many great examples to follow.

    This talk follows a children’s presentation of the Nativity story. You children did a brilliant presentation of what happened at Jesus’s birth. Thank you so much! Let’s spend a few minutes now looking at the people who were part of that first Christmas and thinking what their stories mean for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of God Upon Your Journey Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 3, 2026
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     | 256 views

    A revelation of divine guidance, protection, provision, and favour released when God’s hand rests upon a person’s journey.

    THE HAND OF GOD UPON YOUR JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezra 8:22 Key Verse: “The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him; but His power and His wrath is against all them that forsake Him.” — Ezra 8:22 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Exodus 33:14-15; Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God