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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Developing A Heart For Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 382 views

    Evangelism is not just a ministry—it is the mission of every believer. It is not just a church activity; it is the heartbeat of God. Evangelism must become a daily lifestyle, not an occasional outreach.

    DEVELOPING A HEART FOR EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:14-15, John 4:35-38, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Ezekiel 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism is not just a church activity; it is the heartbeat of God. From Genesis to Revelation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking Close With God Daily Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 596 views

    To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, living relationship with the Lord marked by love, obedience, fellowship, and dependence.

    WALKING CLOSE WITH GOD DAILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 6:8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Embracing The Spirit Within SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 769 views

    The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit is learning the lifestyle of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

    The secret to living a life overshadowed and empowered by the Holy Spirit is learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with Him. This involves hosting His presence in our lives. In the story of Martha and Mary, we see that Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His ...read more

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    Unexpected Messiah

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 24, 2006
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     | 4,976 views

    Those who were expecting God’s deliverer, the Messiah, were confused when Jesus came on the scene offering a Kingdom, not of this world as they expected, but a Kingdom to Come of Peace and Trusting Service.

    I Corinthians 4:1-5 St. Matthew 11:2-10 Unexpected Messiah During the Advent Season we sang hymns and read lessons about the promised Christ, the Messiah who would deliver the Children of Israel from bondage. Many First Century followers of St. John the Baptist as well as followers of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Program Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,435 views

    Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We can either falling back, or"Take it to the next level."

    Taking It To The Next Level “Program of Progress” By:Pastor Donny Granberry For the next couple of weeks or so we are going to be looking at different means of taking it to the next level. When many students graduate High School, they will go to a College or University to further their education ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joel, The Simple Man Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 14, 2014
     | 7,880 views

    Don’t overcomplicate it by expecting God to move in a certain way; just expect Him to move, and listen for His voice. What comes next just may surprise you.

    Time is something that has always fascinated me. As a kid I would always love to watch time travel movies like Back to the Future and TV shows like Dr. Who. I very rarely can be seen without wearing a watch of some sort. One of the things that has always fascinated me about time is that an hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Satisfied?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2018
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     | 12,699 views

    Why do you go to services at your church? What are you seeking from the Saviour? People have expectations, but many times our expectations fail to match up with reality.

    “When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeding On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,714 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Feeding on the Word of God “The Purpose of the Spiritual Disciplines is the total transformation of the person. They aim at replacing old destructive habits of thought with new life-giving habits.” -Richard Foster Today we continue our series on Spiritual Disciplines with ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Yielding To The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 39,728 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Yielding to the Holy Spirit One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When she returned she told God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living A Life Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 10,728 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Living a Life of Submission The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message” “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 9,707 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 3,408 views

    If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,476 views

    Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

    Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,335 views

    The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,369 views

    This is the first of a three-part Bible study on prayer. In this first study, we look at the types of prayers and the foundations on which our prayers must rest.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational