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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Speak, Lord, For Your Servant Is Listening Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 641 views

    When God speaks, He is looking for listeners who will respond, obey, and declare His word faithfully.

    SPEAK, LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:8, Jeremiah 1:4-10, John 10:27, Acts 9:4-6, Revelation 2:7 INTRODUCTION: The calling of Samuel marks a turning point in Israel’s spiritual history. In a time when “the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can I Get A Witness? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 28, 2024
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     | 1,118 views

    When God’s people testify to what God has done, others are invited to witness and respond.

    Introduction Last week, we began considering the relationship between praise and thanks and how we are called in this Psalm to verbalize or express our gratitude. That expression should include some discussion of God’s attributes and the affect that he has on us, on creation, and even on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    View From The Cave PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,213 views

    Serve God in our current circumstances, continually seek His will, and respond quickly to His word.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into an inspiring passage from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. This text will guide us to understand three important truths: Serve God where you are, Continue to seek God's will, and Be quick to respond to God's word. Before we get into the heart of ...read more

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    Labours Are Few PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 1,507 views

    Respond to God's call to action, serving as labourers in the plentiful spiritual harvest and guiding others towards faith.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. It warms my heart to see so many of you here, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of faith, under the shared commitment to serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely as individuals, but as a community, united ...read more

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    Listening & Doing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 785 views

    Believers should both hear and act on the Word of God. Those who listen and respond are blessed in their actions.

    Ever had your parents ask you to do something, and you're like, 'Yeah, yeah, I heard you,' but then you never actually do it? It's like you heard the words, but they just didn't sink in. James is telling us that it's not enough to just hear God's Word; we've got to do something about it. Remember ...read more

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    The Lordship Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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     | 937 views

    This sermon explores the profound implications of recognizing, revering, and responding to the Lordship of Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today in the comforting embrace of fellowship, ready to ponder the profound truths of our faith. We are here to reflect on the Lordship of Jesus, a theme so central to our ...read more

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    Being Obedient

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 16, 2020
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    The Israelites grumble again against God. Moses responds to their grumbling with anger and loses the privilege of entering the Promised Land. Moses responded with anger and disrespected God. We can learn a few things form an angry man who lashed out against the Creator.

    Introduction Today’s topic is “Being Obedient” and as I look around our society in this COVID-19 time, I see a lot of people who are challenged with being obedient. Many businesses have signs that say you have to wear a mask to enter, yet many don’t obey that sign. We hear repeatedly that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Path To Spiritual Victory Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 10,170 views

    John had experienced adversity in life and great spiritual challenges. He realized that a close relationship with Christ and continued growth were vital for victorious living. Many lack growth due to spiritual immaturity. Growth is key for victory.

    The Path to Spiritual Victory 1 John 2: 12-17 The love and concern John has for the church is evident as we continue to read this epistle. He began by exalting Christ, reminding the believer of whom they have believed. He offered a challenge regarding our fellowship with the Lord and shared the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,380 views

    As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

    Growing Pains James 1:1-8 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Calling You To Something Better

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Naaman had everything going for him in his life except one thing - he needed cleansing!

    March 11, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Subject: The Fullness of a Life in Christ Title: Calling You to Something Better I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not, but I have been preaching really hard about going to the next level in your relationship with the Lord. Now some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Carrots, Eggs, And Coffee Beans

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,496 views

    A children’s sermon about how we deal with adversity. It includes the props of fresh carrots, cooked carrots, hard boiled eggs, coffee beans, water, pot of coffee and possibly coffee candy.

    Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee Beans INTRO: Call kids up. “Does anyone know what adversity is?” It is when something comes into your life which is not fun. Like someone being mean to you for no reason. Or when bad things come into your life whether you expect it or not. Give out some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calling Of Saul

    Contributed by John Foster on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,721 views

    Explores 3 aspects of Saul’s conversion. Flash of light, God choses the most unlikely people to do His work (he choses YOU), With Jesus adversity becomes opportunity and even Victory.

    I have a question for you. Has anyone here ever had something go wrong but that going wrong was the very thing that made things work out in the end? What do I mean? Have you ever missed the bus and you go back home to find that you’d forgotten to lock the house or something? If you hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

    "Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Bring Trouble?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    But if we believe that it is the Sovereign God who gave good things and bad things – adversity, or whatever trial and difficulty, should we not accept whatever He allows or even causes to happen in our life?

    “On another day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before him. And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.’ Then the LORD said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Milk Cows

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2019
     | 5,741 views

    God watches our faithfulness in our adversity and how we keep our stability, when everything around us is shaking! This sermon is specially submitted for people serving in the Lord's Vineyard!

    Two milk cows 1 Samuel 6:10”Then the men did so, and took two milk cows and hitched them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.” NOTE: I write this for all Pastors, preachers, Youth leaders, Prayer cell leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Christian ministers, Bible College students, Women ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal