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  • David Dunn avatar

    Healing At Bethesda

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
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    Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

    1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Is Jesus Still Relevant In The Post-Modern Time?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 5, 2025
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    We are living in what many call the post-modern age — an age of progress and paradox. We have advanced in knowledge, yet many feel empty inside.

    Introduction: The Age of the Unchurched and the Overwhelmed Brothers and sisters in Christ, We are living in what many call the post-modern age — an age of progress and paradox. We have advanced in knowledge, yet many feel empty inside. We are more connected than ever, yet loneliness has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Life Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025
     | 152 views

    When life falls apart, God’s unseen hand still weaves redemption—turning famine into harvest, bitterness into blessing, and emptiness into grace-filled return.

    Introduction — When the soul runs out of fuel It happens slowly. You don’t crash in a single day. First, it’s the mornings that come too soon. You lie there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember what it used to feel like to wake up with joy. Then the evenings grow heavy. You sit in silence ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith Outworked PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
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     | 46 views

    True worship requires sincere hearts and just actions, not empty rituals; God desires authentic faith that transforms both our inner lives and outward behavior.

    Friends, pull up a chair in your heart and take a deep breath. You made it here—through noise and news, errands and emails. You brought your whole week with you, and that’s good, because the God who loves you meets you as you are. He is wonderfully near, whispering through His Word, “I see you. I ...read more

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    Transformed By Jesus: The Zacchaeus Story SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Zacchaeus, a man who seemingly had it all, was in reality empty inside. His life took a turn when he encountered Jesus, leading to a profound transformation.

    Zacchaeus was a man who seemed to have it all, but in reality, he had nothing. However, everything changed when Jesus entered his life. Today, we will explore the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus transformed him. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, working for the Roman government. ...read more

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    The Journey He Made Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    John helps us see that the Word is God, creator, light, man. The journey Jesus made started before creation and will last for eternity. What does that mean for us? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    I’ve heard a lot of people talking about when is the right time to get into the Christmas spirit? How do you know you’re ready to celebrate this holiday? For some, it means putting the outdoor decorations up as early as the day after Halloween (after all, why not get that done before it’s freezing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stopping To Refuel Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,274 views

    One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle Paul shares in our Scripture today, “That you would be filled with the fullness of life and the

    Stopping to Refuel When You’re Running on Empty I Kings 19:1-12 and Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) Video- “Re-Fuel” order from Sermonspice.com One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hosanna In The Midst Of A Pandemic

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 7, 2020
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     | 9,963 views

    The world is in a locked down mode this Palm Sunday. Streets are empty and businesses are closed. We are told to stay home and if we must venture out, to avoid touching our face and to wear mask to avoid spreading the deadly Corona Virus.

    Palm Sunday “HOSANNA” IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Ezekiel Ette, Ph.D. (Matt 21 : 1 – 11) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Profession Without Possession

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,688 views

    NEARLY EVERYONE TODAY PROFESSES TO BE A CHRIST-IAN. WHY THEN ARE OUR CHURCHES EMPTY AND OUR PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN SIN? THE REASON IS BECAUSE THEY ARE MERE PROFESSOR’S AND NOT POSSESSOR’S!

    PROFESSION WITHOUT POSSESSION TEXT: TITUS 1:16 INTRO: NOW AS WE GET INTO THE MESSAGE THIS MORNING, I JUST WANT TO READ ONE SIMPLE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE HERE IN THE BOOK OF TITUS AND USE THAT FOR MY TEXT. AND THEN WE WILL GO RIGHT INTO THE MESSAGE AND SEE WHAT GOD WOULD HAVE FOR US THIS MORNING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Ground

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

    John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Conquering Victory Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    Many Christians balk at the words "He descended into hell" and wonder if this is really taught in Scripture. I’m attempting to clarify what occurred between the cross and the empty tomb.

    “I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Conquering Victory” (“He Descended into Hell”) I Peter 3:18-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A victory is an experience we don’t forget, whether it’s a military, sports or personal triumph. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Greatest Discovery In The World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    A short Easter sermon. An empty tomb and a risen Christ are the greatest discoveries in the world. They compel us to 1) Believe the facts; 2) Share the message; and 3) Rejoice in hope.

    Sermon Notes “The Greatest Discovery in the World” Matthew 28:1-20 Introduction: This Easter, the world is asking lots of questions. “What’s so important about this holiday?” “Why should I care about the death of some guy 2000 years ago?” “Where was God when tragedy struck?” “Can I trust Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sent To Preach The Good News Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,549 views

    “For Christ, did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “sent to preach the good news”. The good news is about the grace of God, God’s undeserved favour, as a result of the death of Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. The good news is that Christ has delivered us from the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Shall Roll Away The Stone

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 44,512 views

    Easter gives us an opportunity each year to revisit the empty tomb and be reminded of the power of God, who is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.

    Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Study Text: Mark 16:1-8 Introduction: - Mark tells us that when the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. - Early on Sunday morning, certain women came to Jesus tomb to anoint His body ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Future Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
     | 3,733 views

    Because of Easter we have a new future. How do we know that the resurrection is true? Because of the external testimony,. the empty tomb, the expensive toll and everlasting transformation.

    EASTER – A NEW FUTURE Does anyone have a cross necklace on right now? Have you ever thought about what the cross really is? Originally the cross was a tool Rome used to execute its criminals. It was not just a form of execution; it was a form of torture and humiliation. The victim usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance