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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Daily Fellowship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025
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    Walking in daily fellowship with God is the secret to a powerful and purposeful Christian life.

    WALKING IN DAILY FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 5:22-24 Supporting Texts: Amos 3:3, John 15:4-7, Psalm 16:8, 1 John 1:6-7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Fellowship with God is not a one-time event but a daily lifestyle. God desires a close relationship with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Mcdonald's Mcdonald's Kentucky Fried Chicken And A Pizza Hut Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 9, 2024
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    In Jewish Sacrificial Thought there are two parts to the sacrifice - the death of the animal and the sharing in the sacrifice through the meal. So what are those two parts when it comes to the Sacrifice of Christ on the cross? A sermon for Corpus Christi

    Based on a sermon preached 2nd September 2001 at ST John’s Bethnal Green - preached with a few more visual images on 2nd June 2024 at St Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
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    3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Christ - Our New Ark Of The Covenant

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012
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    Jesus is the NEW ARK of the NEW COVENANT See the correlation of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus and CHRIST as the NEW ARK of the COVENANT as desribed in John 20:12 Metaphorically, Noah was saved by the Ark, We are saved by the ARK who is CHRIST JESUS.

    2014.04.07.Sermon.The New Covenant Arose Symbolic Events of Resurrection Day The New Covenant, Napkin, Ascension and anticipation for His Return Scriptures: Exodus 25:10-22 Jeremiah 31:31-33 Matthew 26:28 John 20:1-29 Acts 1:4-11 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Summary: Christ is our ARK Noah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    No Reserve, No Retreat, And No Regret

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018
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    Let’s discuss these 3 metaphors from Philippians 2:14-18 (Title and outline adapted from Stephen Davey at: http://www.wisdomonline.org/files/2405/Humility%20Part%209.pdf)

    HoHum: In 1904 William Borden graduated from a Chicago high school. As heir to the Borden Dairy estate, he was already a millionaire. For his high school graduation present, his parents gave him a trip around the world. Now William’s mother had a profound influence on his life. In fact, she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Williams III avatar

    Thorns And Grace (July 2012).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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    Perhaps one of the most intriguing passages of scripture is that of Paul's mention of the "thorn in his flesh." Paul expounded upon his metaphor of the thorn as he said that it was something that kept his pride in check.

    THORNS AND GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I remember going barefoot as a ten year old kid, when I was living in Aiken as a preacher’s kid. As I was going barefoot, I wound up stepping on a board that had three nails in it. The pain got my attention and definitely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    How Often I Would, But You Would Not

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2023
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    God uses the metaphor of a hen to describe His love for us. We look at why He wants to gather us, the means He uses to do so, and the dangers of ignoring His call. Missed opportunities become judgments!

    HOW OFTEN I WOULD, BUT YOU WOULD NOT Matt. 23:37-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Here’s an early Mother’s Day joke. A pastor was talking to a teenage boy; “I want to teach you about a higher power.” 2. The teen answered, “You mean, my Dad?” The pastor laughed, “Haha! No! Much higher than that!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    The Bread, The Cup, And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
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    A Good Friday focus on the last supper. When our congregation observed Good Friday this sermon had hymns and communion worked between the points.

    Introduction: How old was the little Lord Jesus when his family returned from Egypt? You remember the story; the wisemen came and brought their gifts to the little child. Many feel that Jesus may have been nearly 2 when they arrived. Herod insanely jealous and anxious to keep his throne declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    A Vision Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    8th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The transfiguration teaches us what it’s like to have an encounter with Jesus. Concludes with a communion meditation.

    In the book and movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout made the following observation about her Father: "There just didn’t seem to be anyone or anything Atticus couldn’t explain. Though it wasn’t a talent that would arouse the admiration of any of our friends, Jem and I had to admit he was very good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Come, You Are Invited!!!

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    What a marvelous picture of communion is made manifest between David and Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 picturing Christ’s relationship with His children.

    “Come, You Are Invited!” 2 Samuel 9:1-13 A. Mephibosheth’s RESTRAINED Condition. (vv. 1-4) 2 Samuel 4:4; 19:24-26; John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21; John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 B. Mephibosheth’s RESCUE/REDEMPTION by King David. (vv. 5-10) 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    Made Known In The Breaking Of The Bread

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,098 views

    Involves the congregation in some immediate community-building, as well as inviting them to see the face of Jesus on their brother or sister. Explores the corporate role of "communion".

    Easter 3A - April 14, 2002 "Made Known In The Breaking of the Bread" - Luke 24:13-35 Grace and peace be to you from our Lord and Savior, who is made known to us in the breaking of the bread. On that first Easter day, two of Jesus’ followers were heading away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    This is a practical Communion sermon dramatically demonstrating how the Passover elements were used by Jesus to establish the memorial we call The Lord’s Supper.

    (An adaptation of the sermon of the same title by Pat Cook on www.SermonCentral.com) Luke 22:19 Preparation: Choir comes down after singing. Soloist is prepared to sing "Broken and Spilled Out" later. Have table uncovered and set for Seder with Unity Napkin and four cups of wine. Have enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Revival Through Giving

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,874 views

    The 4 elements (strands) that make up the chord that gives us revival within our churches and in our hearts are - Giving - Prayer - Fasting- Communion

    I am going to dedicate 2006 to doing everything I can do to allow revival in this church and within the church body. It won’t be any old revival, either. It will be a revival for our Lord, Jesus Christ, and it will reach out into our community to do things this church has never seen before! But ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006
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     | 3,133 views

    This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

    Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Friendship With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    Prayer is more than just asking God. It is communion between two friends. God seeks friendship with man, for He is an intensely personal God.

    The passage we’ve just read today is prayer – when a man meets God and talks to Him. It is, the Bible says, “as a man speaks with his friend” (v.11). We will not fully understand prayer if we think about it only as something to do with asking something from God. Prayer is not just about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible