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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Ungodly Alliances Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 157 views

    As believers, we must carefully evaluate every relationship, especially those that influence our spiritual direction. Not every connection is divine. Some are demonic assignments in disguise.

    THE DANGER OF UNGODLY ALLIANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: 1 Kings 16:30-33; 21:25-26 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Proverbs 13:20; Deuteronomy 7:2-4; Psalm 1:1-3; James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: Relationships are powerful. They shape character, influence choices, and can determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Room For The Move Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 235 views

    This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.

    MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 386 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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    The Proof Of Extravagant Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
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     | 347 views

    Grace is the unearned, undeserved, and unmerited favour of God. When it is described as extravagant, it refers to the overwhelming, boundless, and radical nature of God’s mercy that reaches the worst of sinners and restores them to sonship.

    THE PROOF OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:11–24 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Marching Forward With Divine Backing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 173 views

    Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

    MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David’s Heart For God’s House Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 115 views

    David’s longing to build a house for God, though unrealised by him, left an indelible mark in history. His heart became a seed that bore fruits for generations to come.

    DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 132:1-5 · 1 Kings 8:17-18 · 2 Samuel 7:1-13 · Haggai 1:4-8 · Exodus 25:8 INTRODUCTION: David was a king after God’s heart, and one of the strongest evidences of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, The Social Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing?

    Jesus, The Social Messiah (John 2:1-12) Questions: Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing? We can find the answer to these questions in our text, as well as a few applications for our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father's Who Lead Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 707 ratings
     | 125,850 views

    We need to come back to a biblical theology of fatherhood. God very clearly says that dads are to be difference-makers by leading and loving their wives and kids. Fellow fathers, it’s my prayer that through our study of God’s Word together that we might

    Fathers Who Lead Happy Father’s Day, dads! While there will be no records set today for long-distance phone calls, few sentimental cards given, and certainly no flowers handed out after the service, it’s still a good day because we have a free book we want to give to every man here ("The Man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Wisdom For Children And Those Who Love Them Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2024
     | 991 views

    1. Children: Give honor to your godly parents (vs. 1-3). 2. Parents: Help your children live godly lives (vs. 4).

    God's Wisdom for Children and Those Who Love Them Ephesians 6:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Christians in Ephesus. Bible scholars generally agree that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Meekness Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,916 views

    Meekness is a gift of the Holy Spirit that Barclay called the hardest word in the New Testament to define.

    What Is It Like to Be Christ-like – 4 Meekness TEXT: 1 Peter 2:21. INTRODCUTION 1. Recently the former feather boa festooned wrestler and now governor of a Midwestern state is reported to have said that "organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people." 2. It seems somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part - Time Love

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO A GROWING PROBLEM WITH BELIEVERS OF ALL WALKS AND DENOMINATIONS.

    PART - TIME LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 - 8 INTRODUCTION To understand the applicable text and it’s significance we must first clarify the correct nature of love and its definition. What is love? Love Is defined as: (A) An intense affectionate concern for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baby Dedication Service

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 263 ratings
     | 75,672 views

    Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

    CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Happened To Fear

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,058 views

    Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

    What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Twin Sister Of Faith

    Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    The Source of Safety in the Hour of Our Trial, Is At Our Lord’s Feet In Prayer!!!

    "THE TWIN SISTERS OF FAITH" (Prayer and Praise) II Chron. 20:4-12; 17-20; 21-26 & 30 I love the Object Lessons the Old Testament teaches us... Lessons that will aid you and me in handling our everyday problems... For Instance, How Do You React When You Receive Alarming News... You see, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,240 views

    What is the Ministry Every Christian Should Be Involved In? Reconciliation

    “The Ministry of Reconciliation” Text: II Corinthians 5:14-20 Intro: There is a lot of good preaching in this passage, but I would like to focus for just a few moments on verses 18-20, and introduce to you to The Ministry That Every Christian (For Heaven’s sake) Should Be Involved In: At some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist