Sermons on Refinement:

The Christian’s Response To Persecution

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost: The Benefits Of The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

On the Day of Pentecost, the fire of the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, and their lives were radically transformed. They moved from fear to boldness, from hiding to preaching, and from weakness to supernatural strength.

PENTECOST: THE BENEFITS OF THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:11, Jeremiah 20:9, Luke 24:32, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Fire, throughout Scripture, symbolises God's power, presence, purification, passion, and judgment. On the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost: The Price For Fresh Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

This message is a call to spiritual hunger, personal consecration, and relentless pursuit of God. The fire of the Holy Spirit is not reserved for a select few; it is available to all who are willing to seek God wholeheartedly.

PENTECOST: THE PRICE FOR FRESH FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, Romans 12:11, Leviticus 6:12-13, Matthew 3:11 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost marks a significant moment in the life of the Church—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that ignited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Through What You Go Through

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

Whatever you're going through is not the end—it’s the process. Growth often hides in the soil of affliction. Do not curse the season you are in; rather, lean into God and allow Him to mould you. You are growing through what you go through.

GROWING THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 34:19, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with seasons—some filled with sunshine, others with storms. It is not always the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance, process, and benefits of repairing wrongdoing in relationships.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into an often overlooked but profoundly powerful passage of Scripture. This passage presents the blueprint for repairing wrongdoing in relationships. It's not a comfortable topic, but it's a crucial one. As Rick Warren once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Repairing Relationships

From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 20, 2020

Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-6

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Furnace Of Affliction. Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 48 verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 48: 1 – 22 In The Furnace Of Affliction. 1 “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and have come forth from the wellsprings of Judah; Who swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth or in righteousness; 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God’s presence remains with us in every trial; we are never alone, for He walks with us through every fire, bringing comfort and courage.

Some of us walked in today with smiles that mask a thousand aches. Bills stack higher than courage. Reports from doctors bruise the heart. The road feels rough, the night long, the fire fierce. You’ve prayed, you’ve waited, you’ve wondered if God still walks your hallway or stands beside your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2, 1 Peter 1:7

Topics: Trials, Faithfulness, Deliverance

The Importance Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desires His people to be holy. In fact holiness is essential in those that minister to God, Church , and Lost. This study shows principles involved in this topic.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS A DEFINITION OF HOLINESS To be different. a. Separation to God b. The conduct resulting from this state THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004

The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Jan 27, 2007

Just as we need to grow physically, so we need to grow spiritually

Tonight I’m going to start by telling you a joke. A door-to-door salesman is selling encyclopaedias. He knocks on the door of a house and when the man of the house answers, the salesman begins to expound the virtues of his product. He hasn’t got very far into his sales pitch when the prospective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pentecost

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007

God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Life Of Elijah

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

Elijah was: 1.(WHO) CREDENTIALED by God 2.(WHAT) DEPENDANT upon God Alone 3.(WHERE) the place of the SHOWDOWN is the ALTAR OF GOD

WHO? WHAT? AND WHERE? THE LIFE OF ELIJAH THE PROPHET Tonight we continue our character study = and we will look at the prophet Elijah. Elijah exploded on the scene in Israel. Out of nowhere he takes his stand on the prophet’s platform, having no introduction. He offered no geneology, or produced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Pentecostal