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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 288 views

    Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

    RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Subtle Rise Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 309 views

    Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the manipulation of loyalties.

    THE SUBTLE RISE OF REBELLION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-37 Supporting Texts: Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:16-19, Galatians 5:20 INTRODUCTION: Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Structure, Stability, And Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 265 views

    This chapter reminds us that divine wisdom must translate into practical systems and structures to sustain what God gives.

    STRUCTURE, STABILITY, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:1-34 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 14:40; Proverbs 24:3-4; Exodus 18:21-23; Acts 6:1-7; Isaiah 9:6-7 INTRODUCTION: After receiving divine wisdom and demonstrating it in judgment, Solomon moved on to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For A God-Honouring Project Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 272 views

    This chapter is a powerful reminder that every divine assignment must be approached with diligence, prayerful preparation, and a heart that seeks to glorify God—not self.

    PREPARING FOR A GOD-HONOURING PROJECT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10; Exodus 25:8-9; Luke 14:28-30; Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 5 marks a significant shift in Solomon’s reign. With his kingdom established and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stepping Into Your Appointed Place

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026
     | 86 views

    A call to recognise divine timing, embrace God-ordained positioning, and boldly step into the place prepared by God for destiny fulfilment.

    STEPPING INTO YOUR APPOINTED PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 Key Verse: “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Losing To Win Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,467 views

    Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

    Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Courageous Choices Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

    22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 44,347 views

    Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

    THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012
     | 4,974 views

    This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

    Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    About The Scripture Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 8, 2016
     | 6,118 views

    A sermon to defend the Scriptures as the Word of God.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Scripture" 2 Timothy 3:14-17 2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relevant Friendship

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,754 views

    Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

    Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hour Of Power

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Each hour in the parable of the householder has a particular significance in your Christian experience.

    The day in Jewish times was divided into two twelve hour periods. 6:00AM-6:00PM(day) and 6:00PM-6:00AM(night). We can see the hours of the day in this parable as milestones in the Christian’s experience. 1.First Hour-The Hour of Resurrection Power(Mk. 16:2) A. Death of the flesh-alive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons I've Learned From Mom

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    2006 Mother’s Day Sermon

    Someone has written, ‘Confession is good for the soul.’ This morning, for a few moments, all mothers present get to experience their own personal and unique confession, okay? From the website, corsinet.com, I am going to read a list of ‘mom-isms.’ (1) ‘Mom-isms’ are things that moms say or have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

    “Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When They Say Peace And Safety

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 29, 2025
     | 185 views

    This sermon explores a recent Middle East peace agreement brokered by Jared Kushner and its potential fulfillment of biblical prophecy. It warns against false security from political peace and emphasizes spiritual readiness and reliance on God’s peace.

    “When They Say Peace and Safety” Text: Daniel 9:27; 1 Thessalonians 5:1–3; Ezekiel 38–39 (KJV) I. Introduction: A Peace Agreement That Shook the World On October 10, 2025, a ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza. The world celebrates. World leaders call it historic. But behind this agreement stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God