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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Unstoppable By Storms Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 422 views

    Jesus never promised a storm-free life, but He did promise His abiding presence through every situation. Storms may test our faith, but they also reveal the authority of Christ in us. You can live an unstoppable life, even when surrounded by contrary winds.

    UNSTOPPABLE BY STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 46:1-3; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; Acts 27:21-25; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of storms—unexpected trials, opposition, and shaking moments that try to stop your forward movement. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don’t Die In Your Wilderness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
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    The wilderness is a temporary phase, not your final destination. It is a bridge between where you were and where God wants you to be. Many have died there because they lost focus, but God’s will is for you to endure, learn, grow, and cross over.

    DON’T DIE IN YOUR WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 14:26-30 Key Verse: “Surely none of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (Numbers 14:30, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2-4, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 240 views

    The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

    WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 770 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    Facing Your Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 766 views

    This sermon explores how unwavering faith in God empowers us to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, as exemplified by David's victory over Goliath. Key

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather here, united in faith and love, to delve into the heart of the Scriptures, to seek wisdom and guidance, to find solace and strength in the eternal Word of God. We are here to delve into a story that is as old as time, yet as ...read more

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    I Can't Do This! It's Too Hard! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,090 views

    View life's challenges through God's love, eagerly pursue His Word, and overcome troubles through Christ, our greatest need and answer.

    Good morning, beloved. I am thrilled to see each of you here today, your faces aglow with the warmth of fellowship and the eager anticipation of God's Word. We gather today in the loving embrace of our Savior, ready to receive the wisdom He has prepared for us. Today, we will be turning our hearts ...read more

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    God Is Working While You Are Waiting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,804 views

    Encourages believers to embody patience, perseverance, and peace, trusting in God's timing, promises, and provision in all circumstances of life.

    Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. It is always a joy to gather together in fellowship, united by our faith and the love of our Lord. We are going to spend the next while together, not just reading from the Bible, but truly living the words it teaches us. Today, we turn to Psalm 27:14, a ...read more

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    The High Ministry Of Lamp Dressing

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    This message is concerned with the importance of living a clean and godly life.

    NOTE: I TOOK AN OIL LAMP AND LIT IT JUST PRIOR TO READING THE TEXT AND ALLOWED IT TO BURN THE ENTIRE TIME THAT I PREACHED THIS MESSAGE. THE EFFECT WAS VERY GOOD ESPECIALLY WHEN I GOT TO THE POINT ABOUT THE WICK AND THE OIL OF THE LAMP. Exodus 30:7 KJV And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    The Day of Atonement was fulfilled by Jesus at his first coming when He atoned for our sins through His shed blood and it will be fulfilled further at His second coming when Israel recognizes Him as Messiah.

    Note: This message was presented by Pastors Pat Damiani and Dana Yentzer Pat: This morning we’ll continue with our examination of the three fall Jewish feasts that began last week with our look at the Feast of Trumpets. Once again, Pastor Dana is going to describe the historical background of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Door Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010
     | 6,779 views

    The message to the church in Laodicea shows us that in order to get what we really need in life, we must let Jesus in to our lives.

    In his book, The Second Coming of the Church, Christian researcher and pollster, George Barna, documents his findings about the differences in behaviors between those who identify themselves as born again Christians and non-Christians here in the United States. Among the results of his surveys are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unveiling Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2011
     | 6,618 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 20

    Revelation 1: 1 – 20 The Unveiling 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Will Break Us Before He Can Use Us Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
     | 22,779 views

    Just Because You Are God’s Own Or Anointed Does Not Mean You Will Not Go Through Suffering & Pains. There are multiple passages in which the Bible tells us that before God can use us, He must break us. David is no exception. David will lose everything...

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 7: God Will Break Us Before He Can Use Us 1. 1 Samuel 21:1-3: 1 David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” 2 David answered Ahimelek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hungry For God - Part I Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,469 views

    So what does the Bible say about fasting? Is this something that Christians should be practicing? What does the Bible say?

    Hungering for God: Fasting and Prayer Preparation – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church December 27, 2015 Our church has been fasting and praying for 21 days at the beginning of the year for the last eight years. 2016 marks our ninth year of fasting. In September of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judgment For Disobedience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 90 views

    This sermon calls us to reject deceit, embrace truthfulness in our relationships, and return to God, who heals and restores through honesty and integrity.

    “The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King Jr. Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Pull your chair a little closer. Let your heart take a deep breath. In a world swirling with spin, slogans, and slippery half-truths, your soul longs for the steady voice of God. You were made to ...read more

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    The Unrealized Importance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    How often would you pray if you knew all your prayers would be answered? What happens when we don't pray?

    Scriptures are KJV As I start this message, a lot of you are probably thinking – oh ANOTHER message about prayer – how boring! I don’t need THIS. But THIS show on Prayer has new stuff in it you really need to hear. Life changing stuff. Definition of Prayer: The Norwegian theologian Ole Hallesby ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic