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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
     | 227 views

    Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

    FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,134 views

    The First Resurrection Morning

    New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,502 views

    Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

    B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Ketterling avatar

    Forgiveness- Forgiving Yourself Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,707 views

    A sermon about forgiving oneself.

    Amnesty part 3--Pastor Rob Ketterling ANDREA: My uncle was full of life and just so much joy. He loved to find the simple things in life and to just enjoy the present. And I so admired that about him. And I knew he cared immensely for me. And so when he took his life, I was shocked. We showed up at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Shrine Of Flesh

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 45,471 views

    The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

    A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    If Christ Is Not Risen From The Dead, Then What?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017
     | 9,292 views

    What if the Resurrection of Jesus had not occurred? Have you thought of the consequences and what the Christian faith would be like? Quote: “Christmas is the promise, and Easter is the proof.” But that proof Is called into question by skeptics.

    BUT IF CHRIST IS NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD, THEN WHAT? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you - unless you believed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

    TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    He's Alive, He's Alive!

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,270 views

    Easter Sermon

    Text: Matthew 28:1-7 Title: He’s Alive!- He’s Alive! Introduction: The very heart of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus Christ! In 1 Corinthians 15 St. Paul reasoned, "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. . . .We are then found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Going Through The Valley

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,852 views

    Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

    Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Easter Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,401 views

    Grave robbers didn't rob the tomb, God did!

    An event can be thrust upon you and it takes you by surprise, you never would have predicted it in a million years. Now here it is - staring you in the face. What will you do? You can't stay the same, you can't pretend it didn't happen. You may not know what to do, but this much is certain, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Women At The Tomb Lesson 33 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2018
     | 3,663 views

    Women at the tomb

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. New Day. “Now when the Sabbath was past . . .” (Mark 16:1). It was also identified “the first day of the week began to dawn” (Matthew 28:1). “The Lord’s Day” (Rev. 1:10). It is also known as the “Resurrection Day.” 2. The followers did not expect a resurrection, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Evidence Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023
     | 1,494 views

    The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws.

    The resurrection of Jesus was unexpected, and beyond human explanation and understanding, and in violation of all-natural laws. But it was true. It was what God did to give proof and power to all of the life and ministry of Jesus. On the first Easter, those who were the closet to Jesus were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    On A Morning Like This

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,297 views

    Mark's ending, unique among the gospels, connects the empty tomb to real-life struggles, as it ends with the women "bewildered and afraid." As we join the women there, we grasp the life-changing impact of the resurrection.

    ON A MORNING LIKE THIS—Mark 16:1-8 “In the sky the song of the skylark greets the dawn in the fields wet with dew The scent of the violets fills the air on such a lovely morning as this Surely on such a lovely morning as this Lord Jesus came forth from the tomb.” John Carden, A Procession of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The End Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    In Christ’s birth we find ours. When our hearts and hands are full from giving gifts to one another, let us remember the tiny Babe Who gave the greatest gifts of all! Christmas doesn't have to end.

    On Christmas Day, after the presents were opened, a family was having a dispute on the topic: “When does the Christmas season really end?” Dad said, “The season is over on the twelfth day of Christmas, and I have a song to prove it!” The teenage daughter argued, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational