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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 111 views

    Contentment is a key aspect of the Christian life. It is not a passive state but an active decision to trust God’s provision and find joy in what He has already given us.

    LIVING WITH CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV): "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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    This sermon encourages Christians to emulate the faith and service of the women in Luke 8:1-3, actively contributing to God's Kingdom rather than passively consuming its benefits.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, let us gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the spirit of unity and love that binds us as one. It is a joyous occasion whenever we come together to bask in the resplendent light of God's Word, to be nourished by His truth, and to be transformed ...read more

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    The Anatomy Of A Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,496 views

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity.

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity. I want to use David as a guide to illustrate this truth. David was not only a musician ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012
     | 27,864 views

    God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

    John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Going On In The Church? The Second Coming Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,962 views

    Let us reason together and search the scriptures about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ that are occuring in the church. Will we evaluate our attitudes? Are we passively compromising our worship?

    WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH? LAST DAYS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson. Use wisdom) LAST DAYS, THAT DAY, THE DAY OF OUR LORD, CLOSING OF TIME… IF I GO, I WILL COME AGAIN… JESUS PROMISED THE CHURCH AS HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE: I WILL COME ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Salt, Light And Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
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    As salt, light, and fire, God has empowered us to make a difference in the world. These symbols show that Christianity is not passive; it is active, vibrant, and transformational. You are meant to preserve, to shine, and to burn for God.

    SALT, LIGHT AND FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dangers Of Spiritual Sleep In The End Times Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025
     | 108 views

    Now is not the time to sleep but to be spiritually awake. The end is nearer than ever. Jesus is coming soon, and only those who are watchful and ready will go with Him.

    THE DANGERS OF SPIRITUAL SLEEP IN THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:5-6 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The end times are characterised by spiritual apathy, lukewarmness, and distractions. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

    Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 138 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - Blind And Dumb About Demons! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    One man, normally passive and easy to get along with became increasingly MORE DEMANDING and UPSET for no reason at all, SUSPICIOUS of everyone and DISORIENTED, swearing at everyone and abusive to the point of having to be physically restrained by the poli

    Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - BLIND AND DUMB ABOUT DEMONS! As I walked into the room I had visited only that morning I noticed that some people, had an increased CONFUSION, RESTLESSNESS AND INSECURITY. I met the Asian woman with such beautiful eyes who HALLUCINATES and HEARS VOICES each afternoon. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Please Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    Nine perils of allowing spiritual fruit to spoil. Failure to fully appropriate the fruits of the Spirit lead many to a false assumption that they are not doing anything wrong. (Symptons include possessiveness, frenzied actions, passivity, leniency, s

    Please, Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil (Gal 5:22,23) Many believers are suffering needlessly because they are not allowing the Spirit of God to exhibit the fullness of the nine fruits of the Spirit in and through them. Consequently, many tolerate the leaven of neutrality, apathy and indifference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,483 views

    Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

    A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God's Unrequited Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

    God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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
     | 21,788 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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    It's In You Because Of Who Is In You Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
     | 6,979 views

    Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a Christian soldier prepared and ready, supposed to be ready for battle—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.

    Sunday January 13th, 2008 Series: the Fight Is On part two Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: It’s In You Because of Who Is In You Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible