Sermons on Stagnation:

Power Against Retrogression

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, family, or ministry starts experiencing delay, stagnation, or decline.

POWER AGAINST RETROGRESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6, Judges 6:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Stopped The Rain

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Who, more importantly what stagnated the Holy Spirit rain of Jesus Christ in churches across the world today?

Who Stopped the Rain? If we take this title literally into consideration, we are talking about the rain of the Holy Spirit. We are going to be taking a look at tonight, an inward display of our lives and the church across America as a whole and we are going to find out, who stopped the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of A Small Church

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005

[My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

"THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Breaking Free From Secret Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation.

As children of God, we are often unaware of the spiritual battles that rage around us. Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation. However, as believers, we have the authority to rebuke these curses and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up And Walk!

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018

At a point during the cause of our lives we are faced with situations that are overwhelming. We find ourselves in a place where it seems we are stagnated, we are not making progress. We feel that we need help and assistance which is not forthcoming.

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE JOHN 5: 1-11 “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed From Glory To Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

The Christian journey is not one of stagnation but of continual transformation. God desires that every believer matures daily, being conformed to the image of Christ.

CHANGED FROM GLORY TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:29, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stir It Up & Shake It Loose

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 22, 2005

Many times in the scriptures we are warned of the danger of becoming satisfied, and stagnate The preventative that God gives us is to keep ourselves stirred up.

Thank God, There is still by the sheep a house of mercy, and grace and a pool that supplies every need, Grace: Receiving what I don’t deserve Mercy: Not receiving what I do deserve There was a multitude of impotent folk:= feeble sick diseased, without strength, Blind halt withered. (My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Neglecting Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 19, 2025

Spiritual negligence can ultimately result in backsliding and separation from God. It’s important to identify the warning signs early and return to fervent devotion before it's too late.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Revelation 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Luke 21:34-36 INTRODUCTION: Many believers start their spiritual journey with great passion, discipline, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Spiritual laziness is a state of neglect in our spiritual lives, where we become complacent, apathetic, or disengaged from our pursuit of God. It can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and a lack of growth in our faith.

Title: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 6:9-11 "How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9-11, Romans 12:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Revelation 3:15-16, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shake It Up!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015

A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2017

Let’s understand how Christians live like rivers of flowing water.

Intro How should we live in the world? Are we to live stagnant, isolated lives? Purpose Let’s understand how Christians live like rivers of flowing water. Plan We will examine John 7:37-39 and Jesus’ instructions on being rivers of living waters. John 7:37 If Anyone Thirsts In John 7:37 ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Divine Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:4, Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Delay To Divine Fulfilment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Delay is not the end of God’s promise; it is often a sign that preparation is taking place behind the scenes. Many biblical heroes experienced delays before stepping into divine fulfilment.

FROM DELAY TO DIVINE FULFILMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Genesis 21:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Realities Of Lack Of Spiritual Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025

The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to our spiritual lives. Many Christians appear strong on the surface but have no rooted foundation in Christ.

THE REALITIES OF LACK OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The foundation of any structure determines its stability and durability. This truth also applies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God