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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 651 views

    Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Cornelius – The First Gentile Convert Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 442 views

    Cornelius' story is a powerful example of God's love for all people. His faith, devotion, and obedience led to his salvation and played a crucial role in the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CORNELIUS – THE FIRST GENTILE CONVERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:1-48 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 458 views

    The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of The Ethiopian Eunuch – Converted By Philip Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 395 views

    The Ethiopian Eunuch’s story is a powerful testimony of how God reaches out to those who seek Him. His hunger for truth led to a divine encounter with Philip, and through the Scriptures, he found Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH – CONVERTED BY PHILIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-39 "Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus." (Acts 8:35, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:7-8, John 6:44, Romans 10:17, Matthew ...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
     | 235 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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    God 's Way Of Holiness

    Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    A sermon describing the need for and way to holy living.

    1 Peter 1:13-21 I can remember as a young child going over my Grandfather=s land. We were either Squirrel hunting or something to that nature but we would travel all back on his many acres of woods. Back in those old woods there would be clearly what was once some kind of road. It was clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Is Watching

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

    The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Affected Effected

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    What affects us trnds to effect us.

    2 Corinthians 6:11-18 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 11,160 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

    Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Playing Hurt

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,553 views

    We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

    PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Styles That Work

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,107 views

    How to be an effective leader for Christ

    LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Gates avatar

    You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 25,403 views

    Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

    “ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So You Want To Be Unique Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World -- Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need.

    So You Want To Be Unique? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need. James 1.19-27 February 4, 2001 Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Way Of The Righteous And That Of The Wicked.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Psalm 1 Title: “The way of the righteous and that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby O avatar

    Jesus Defines Servanthood

    Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 10,912 views

    This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

    “Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist