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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Testimony Before Kings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
     | 109 views

    A Spirit-empowered testimony carries divine authority that can touch the hearts of rulers, break resistance, and reveal the transforming power of the gospel.

    THE POWER OF TESTIMONY BEFORE KINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 26:1-29 Key Verse: “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (Acts 26:28) Supporting Texts: Matthew 10:18-20, Revelation 12:11, Luke 21:12-15, 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Barriers To The Fulfilment Of Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 403 views

    To fulfil divine purpose, barriers must be broken because the enemy always tries to resist God’s plan for your life.

    BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 — “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 991 views

    This sermon encourages transformation into Christ-likeness, pleasing God through inner change, cultivating spiritual fruits, and resisting worldly conformity.

    Welcome, dear friends! I am so glad you are here with us today. You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you being here. He has a message He wants to whisper into your heart. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ. We are here to seek ...read more

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 10 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018
     | 3,318 views

    Message 10 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message begins exploration of the third directive (R) namely Restore Righteousness and Resist evil.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk Part Ten – “Resolutely restore Righteousness and resist evil – Purify our heart” I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community within the body of Christ. Our final section has to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Doing Great Exploits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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     | 1,990 views

    This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.

    Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more

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    Seven Sons Of Sceva Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2020
     | 6,666 views

    It was common, especially among the Jews, for individuals to attempt to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think we can resist him by using Christ's name, or His deeds, as a spell or charm, Satan will prevail against us.

    This July 31, 2015 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV: The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic D: The Third Missionary Journey (18:23-21:14) Sub-subtopic 3: Paul in Ephesus (19:1-41) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here He Comes Again PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 61 views

    Jesus meets us in our weakness, restores what is withered, and calls us to receive his mercy and healing, even when others resist compassion.

    Friends, some of us walked in today with hands that feel tired and hearts that feel thin. Maybe you’ve been carrying a hurt so long it’s started to shape the way you hold yourself. Maybe your courage has curled up, your patience has pinched in, your hope has shrunk to the size of a clenched fist. ...read more

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    When The Son Came Up!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,280 views

    When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover.

    When the Son came up! Thesis: When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover. Video Clip of the resurrection of Jesus from the video “Jesus.” Scripture Texts of the Resurrection of Jesus: Matthew 28 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Whole Armour Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,459 views

    The Divine Equipment to enable the Christian to effectively stand against the works of darkness.

    THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6: 13 – 18 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daring To Shine Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,232 views

    As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

    Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Lost?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
     | 5,165 views

    This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

    Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Now See

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Oct 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    Walking in the dark when all you had to do was turn on the switch.

    Many of us have all walked into a dark room or hallway before. In our journey down the road of darkness, we’ve stubbed a toe, hit an elbow, nicked a knee and hit a head. By the time you get to the end, your results are bruises aches and pains. I’m using this metaphor to illustrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Light On This Night

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 3,880 views

    On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

    In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Leave The Light On Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,736 views

    God calls His children to go into the darkness and leave their light on.

    Light has amazing qualities. It attracts and transforms. Turn on a light in the darkness outside and watch what happens. Every flying critter within range will flock to it. Turn out all the lights at night in your safe, comfortable house and what happens? It becomes a treacherous obstacle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist