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    Get Ready, Jesus Is Returning! SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,362 views

    Jesus is returning soon. It's crucial to keep His Word, share it, live it, and protect it in its original form. This way, we will be prepared for His return.

    Introduction: Jesus is coming soon, and it is important for us to understand what He meant when He said, "I am coming soon." Although our concept of "soon" may differ from God's, we can be certain that His return is imminent. In Revelation 22, we find insights into the significance of His ...read more

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience Works! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,694 views

    In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

    1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Man Walking Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kennedy on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,420 views

    John tells us about Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. What does John want us to know about Jesus from this story?

    Video Clip: Princess Bride, “Mostly Dead” Connect: Today, in American society, we are obsessed with avoiding death. In the last 10 or fifteen years we have seen unthinkable advances in science and medicine – all of which are designed to makes our lives easier, to make us healthier, to correct ...read more

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    Loose Him And Let Him Go!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 55,600 views

    This scene of Lazarus waddling out of the tomb in graves clothes is a picture of every new-born child of God, who, though alive from the dead, still needs assistance in throwing off the vestiges of the old life. They need our help!

    LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO! John 11:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I love little children – they see everything with ‘new’ eyes. We, as children of God, should have new eyes, fresh vision. 2. Sarah is a church member who likes to visit the elderly in a Senior Care Home. One day Sarah decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Sure Foundation In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 164 views

    True faith stands firm through life’s storms when built on obedience to Jesus, who alone provides the unshakable foundation our hearts need.

    Friend, storms don’t make appointments. They don’t text ahead, and they don’t knock politely. They gather on the horizon and muscle their way into our Mondays. A pink slip on a Friday. A diagnosis on a Tuesday. A call at midnight that drops you to your knees. And there you stand in the downpour, ...read more

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    Redemption And The Obedience Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 7, 2014
     | 6,512 views

    Jesus obeyed the Father, and Jesus calls us to obey the Father, too!

    Redemption and the Obedience Factor (Isaiah 50:4-11) 1. [A] mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do whatever you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Time To Listen Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

    Series: A Time To… [#1] A TIME TO LISTEN Haggai 1:1-11 Introduction: On Wednesday Night, we listened to concerns about our Fall Festival. Have we forgotten the purpose of our event? Can we do more to lead people to Christ? It has given me a lot to think about. Are we just having events and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019
     | 9,653 views

    Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

    Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Be Ready: The End Times And The Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 654 views

    We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong places. But the Word of God is not silent about what is to come.

    Go! And Be Ready: The End Times and the Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Introduction: A Call to Readiness We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Remembers His Promises Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025
     | 334 views

    God is faithful to every word He has spoken. Time may pass and circumstances may change, but His promises never fail.

    THE GOD WHO REMEMBERS HIS PROMISES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 21:43-45 Key Verse: “There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.” (Joshua 21:45) Supporting Texts: Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 10:23; Isaiah 55:10-11; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Opens The Book Of Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 245 views

    God holds the book of every man’s destiny, and only He has the authority to open it and bring its purpose to fulfilment.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS THE BOOK OF DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 5:1-10 Key Verse: “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals.” — Revelation 5:1 (NKJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:16; Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Stronghold Of Destiny Blockers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,120 views

    This message empowers believers to break free from every limitation and step into divine purpose.

    BREAKING THE STRONGHOLD OF DESTINY BLOCKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 13:6-12 "And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Before This Year Ends, God Will Remember You

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 928 views

    This year may have tested you. It may have drained you. It may have humbled you. It may have taken things from you. But do not close the chapter early. God is still writing. Heaven is still moving. The story is not finished. Divine remembrance is still possible.

    BEFORE THIS YEAR ENDS, GOD WILL REMEMBER YOU There are seasons when the human heart feels forgotten. Not because God has abandoned us, but because the situation has lasted longer than expected. Many people quietly wonder, “Will this year end without a change? Will my prayers remain unanswered? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Character Study Of Lazarus – Raised From The Dead By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 603 views

    Lazarus’ life demonstrates Jesus’ power over death, the importance of divine timing, and the impact of a testimony. His story reminds us that no situation is too hopeless for God to restore. Like Lazarus, we must believe in Jesus, trust His word, and live as testimonies of His resurrection power.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LAZARUS – RAISED FROM THE DEAD BY JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:1-44 "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.'" – John 11:25 Supporting Texts: John 12:1-11, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God