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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Ahab Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 257 views

    Ahab had the opportunity to be a great king, but he allowed compromise, idolatry, and the influence of Jezebel to lead him astray. His story reminds us that no matter how powerful we are, disobedience to God will bring consequences.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF AHAB – WICKED KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up."  Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Attitude Of Gratitude Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 925 views

    Gratitude aligns us with God's will, opens the door to His blessings, and transforms our perception of reality. It's about celebrating every good thing, even partial miracles, and turning every situation into an opportunity for praise.

    The Bible tells us to be happy, pray a lot, and say thanks no matter what's happening. This is what God wants for us. It's not about finding some secret plan for our lives, but about becoming more like Jesus in every situation. Saying thanks is like the key that unlocks God's blessings. Imagine you ...read more

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    God Chooses Us Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 643 views

    God, as the ultimate authority, has the power to show mercy and harden hearts. He has chosen us, and we have the opportunity to choose Him back. His love and mercy are gifts that He freely gives to us.

    You know how in art class, the teacher gives you a lump of clay and you get to shape it into whatever you want? Well, that's kind of like what God does with us. We're like the clay, and He's the potter. He's the one in charge, shaping us into who He wants us to be. Think about it: God, the creator ...read more

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    "And Angels Came..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,453 views

    Opportunities can drop in your lap if you have your lap where opportunties drop. Jesus took every opportuntiy He could to fight the Satan’s offers in the wilderness. Let’s examine the fight together!

    PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH by Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Let’s begin with "Who Am I?" I was born Sept 1, 1923 and I weighed 12 pounds at birth. I was nick named "Bambino Rocco. I was raised in Brockton, Mass. and lived across from the famous James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    101 Things To See Before You Die . . No:1 . . . . Series

    Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    The title of this talk is 101 things to see before you die – well numbers 2 to 101 are up to you and you may or may not get the opportunity to see them in your lifetime. But the number one thing to see, is Jesus.

    Over the past few years the BBC have run a number of series called the 101 things before you die. 101 places to visit before you die, 101 things to do before you die and 101 things to eat before you die. What they do is get people to write in and suggest their favourite and then they put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If I Only Had A Friend

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

    I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Part In The Healing Process

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing That Costs Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006
     | 5,440 views

    Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

    Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2011
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     | 5,972 views

    Using the interests of our kids as teaching opportunities, we repeat Bible stories so they become recognizable, while modeling a godly life before them. The fear of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is highly desirable

    Opening illustration: My nephew in Delhi Aashan began to recognize cars by make and year very early for his age. This all started when he and his grandpa began spending time together playing with his old collection of toy cars. His grandpa would say, “Aashan, get the 1957 Chevy,” and he would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Have A Common Goal This Easter Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010
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     | 3,452 views

    Easter is a day of celebration. Believers worldwide have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. In this extraordinary – never to be repeated act, Jesus has declared victory over death, sovereignty of God’s plan, and the ultim

    DO WE HAVE A COMMON GOAL THIS EASTER Series Part 4 Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Handle Problems?

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,170 views

    Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you handle them. We need to realise that God wants to use problems for good in our lives.

    I came across a sign post sometimes ago which says: "Be kind For everyone you meet is fighting a battle." “Fighting a battle” in this context means facing one problem or the other.  There are people including Christians facing the problem of bereavement, joblessness, barrenness, sicknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commotion In Capernaum Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017
     | 11,073 views

    Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

    Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A New Start Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,871 views

    Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. Just like Noah, God in His grace has given you a new year. It is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity, a brand-new start with a new year.

    Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 1 Introduction: 1. Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. A worldwide flood destroyed the world, but Noah and his family escaped. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. (It is a picture of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Works Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Silvers on Apr 22, 2015
     | 5,133 views

    The Holy Spirit is what? How to define him, how to see him clearer. This preliminary sermon offers people the opportunity to answer these and other question. This is 1 of 5 sermons in this series. Someone can read scripture in another language.

    Week 1 What is it, Person or not? Origins of in words, ect… The word Pneumatology comes from the words pneuma(wind/spirit) and ology(study of) and refers to the study of the Holy Spirit. An example is “Pneumatic” as in “Air” tools. In Christian systematic theology, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist