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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
     | 1,180 views

    Your pain is not the end of your story. If you can praise God in your darkest hour, you invite Him to rewrite your testimony.

    FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:16-34 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring unexpected seasons of pain, disappointment, and hardship. Even the most faithful believers can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Can Turn It Around Overnight Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 650 views

    2 Kings 7 reminds us that no situation is too far gone for God to reverse. He specialises in sudden turnarounds, and He often uses the least expected to do the greatest miracles.

    GOD CAN TURN IT AROUND OVERNIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 43:19; Malachi 3:6; Ephesians 3:20; Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: The city of Samaria was in crisis. A great famine had struck, and the people were reduced to desperate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Heart Of Gratitude - Devotional Thoughts For Thanksgiving - Psalm 118:24 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 24, 2025
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     | 364 views

    Gratitude is not just a response to blessing; it’s a posture of the heart toward GOD. Thanksgiving is not seasonal, but spiritual and continual. Every day is to be a day of thanksgiving.

    2025.11.24 Devotional. A HEART OF GRATITUDE Devotional Thoughts for Thanksgiving William Akehurst, HSWC Happy Thanksgiving Blessings! Just wanted to share some devotional thoughts for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for each and every one of you as we continue to share the reason for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering The Year With Divine Direction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 298 views

    Guidance on starting the new year under God’s supervision, ensuring every step aligns with His purpose.

    ENTERING THE YEAR WITH DIVINE DIRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 32:8 Key Verse: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Jeremiah 29:11; James 1:5; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Limitation Into Supernatural Increase Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026
     | 112 views

    This message reveals how God dismantles human limitations and releases supernatural increase by His Spirit.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF LIMITATION INTO SUPERNATURAL INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 4:6-7, Luke 5:4-6 Key Verse: “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts… Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain.” — Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
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     | 3,451 views

    This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

    Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

    Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    When Isaiah wandered into the Temple that night, he thought he was going in for some comfort. Instead he found a God so inspiring, he couldn’t help but volunteer to serve.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,967 views

    If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

    Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can God Use Me?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025
     | 152 views

    God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

    There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,622 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,165 views

    In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

    Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,252 views

    A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

    John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Of Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,401 views

    The God of Mephibosheth is a God of restoration, a God who lifts up the fallen, and a God who will not forget His promises to us. He is a God of grace and mercy, who calls us to His table even when we feel unworthy.

    THE GOD OF MEPHIBOSHETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, Psalm 68:6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 25:34 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, is a powerful narrative of grace, restoration, and unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hallmarks Of Love 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,225 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4

    Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4 Title: The Hallmarks of Love 1 Date/Place: LSCC, 2/20/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the lady who wanted to divorce her husband in the most painful way possible. The suggestion was to go and act like you love him for 2 months, and make him believe it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist