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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When The Strong Feel Weak: God’s Response To Discouraged Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 374 views

    1 Kings 19 reminds us that even spiritual giants can feel overwhelmed. Elijah’s moment of fear and frustration did not end his ministry—it became a turning point. God does not abandon His servants when they feel weak; instead, He feeds, speaks, reassures, and sends them again.

    WHEN THE STRONG FEEL WEAK: GOD’S RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGED SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: After the fiery confrontation at Mount Carmel and the dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Despair To Divine Encounter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 388 views

    Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair.

    FROM DESPAIR TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair. In 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Women Of Impact: Hannah And Abigail Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 424 views

    Hannah and Abigail were women of extraordinary inner strength, spiritual sensitivity, and unwavering faith.

    WOMEN OF IMPACT: HANNAH AND ABIGAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 25:2-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:26-31, Titus 2:3-5, Luke 1:45, Matthew 5:9, James 3:17-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God uses women in powerful ways to shape destinies, preserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wholehearted Search: The Unbreakable Promise Of A Findable God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 29, 2025
     | 195 views

    This sermon unpacks the glorious promise of Jeremiah 29:13, revealing that we are guaranteed to find God at the very moment our casual seeking becomes a wholehearted search.

    Introduction: The Universal Search Good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters. Deep within every human soul, there is a search. It is a restless longing, a hunger for something more. We see this search all around us in our bustling city. People are searching for security in their jobs. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025
     | 349 views

    GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

    2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Consistency In This Year

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 7, 2026
     | 263 views

    Small actions done repeatedly produce great results. What you do occasionally may inspire you, but what you do consistently will define you.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY IN THIS YEAR INTRODUCTION Many people admire success, breakthrough, and spiritual maturity, yet few truly understand what sustains them. Behind every lasting achievement, every deep relationship with God, and every transformed life is a quiet but powerful force called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resting In The Promise Of God

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,201 views

    God invites us to enter into His rest now and to look forward to His perfect rest to come.

    Resting In The Promises of God! Hebrews 4:1-11 As we move into the Christmas Season everyone is gearing up for a month of high commitment and low energy. The stores are announcing that there is less than a month for you and me to get our Christmas shopping done. The ads are announcing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    A sermon that precedes bringing the church to a new level of focused prayer. Text, outline & audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Have you ever seen somebody try to use a tool that they had not used before? They are clumsy and awkward at best, and they certainly do not get as good of results as someone who knows how to use that tool. Too many people go into prayer without giving any thought as to how they should pray. ...read more

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    How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,789 views

    “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

    How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,552 views

    There are three major themes addressed in this passage: Suffering, Servanthood, and Sacrifice. Whenever you study the Bible you should always ask yourself these two words: SO WHAT? Now that I've learned this, what changes will this make in my life?

    INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,789 views

    When people try to hinder your crying out to Jesus, do what Bartimaeus did: Resist them. Don't let them intimidate you into silence.

    INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022
     | 6,435 views

    Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

    Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 81 views

    The sermon urges us to surrender judgment, embrace mercy, and let God transform our critical spirit into kindness and grace toward others.

    Some of us carried a quiet critic into church today. He rode in the car with us, sat beside us during worship, and has opinions about everything from traffic to the tempo of the first song. He’s subtle—civil even—but he speaks in sighs, shrugs, and silent scores. We know his voice: the whisper that ...read more

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    Armor Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 135 views

    God equips believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles, offering strength, courage, and victory through His presence and truth.

    Friends, some weeks feel like a wrestling match from sunup to sundown. Bills stack up. Deadlines creep closer. The phone pings with headlines that twist your stomach. The mind can hum with a hundred what-ifs—What if I fail? What if the doctor is right? What if I can’t fix this? Have you ever felt ...read more

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    The Truth About Tradition PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 78 views

    The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.

    Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more

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