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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Mary Magdalene’s story is a powerful testimony of redemption, devotion, and faith. She reminds us that Jesus transforms lives, that true love for Christ endures hardship, and that God uses the most unexpected people to proclaim His greatest messages.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE – WITNESSED JESUS’ RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:1-18 "Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb." – John 20:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 8:2-3, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John 9:25

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014
     | 8,012 views

    john 9:25

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Bouncing Back (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 30, 2021
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    Last week we looked at the story of Joseph. He bounced back from multiple situations: sold into slavery, a false accusation, betrayal, etc. But he wasn't the only one who bounced back from multiple hardships; Paul did too.

    BOUNCING BACK (part two) There are many personal stories of people who bounced back from a bad situation. We're bouncing back from the pandemic with vaccinations and loosening COVID restrictions. People have bounced back from having COVID. Churches have bounced back from having to shut down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weathering Contrary Winds

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

    A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why?

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,494 views

    This message was delivered the Sunday following the New York City World Trade Center tragedy.

    Title: ?Why?? Scripture: Lk 13: 1-5 Type: Special Occasion ? Sept. 11, 2001 Bombing Where: GNBC 9-16-01 Intro: On Tuesday morning I was reading the Cedar Rapids Gaz., and drinking my coffee when came upon an interesting editorial for the day. Bill Ferguson, columnist for the Warner Robins ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cast Your Net On The Other Side

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 329 ratings
     | 201,405 views

    1. It is important to listen to Jesus and obey him. 2. We meet God when we come to the end of our resources. 3. You have to put your net in where the fish are.

    The setting of today’s scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (the Roman name for the Sea of Galilee). The disciples are in a depressed mood because of the horrific events leading to, and culminating in, the death of Jesus. They have gone to Galilee and returned to what they knew best: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope In A Strange Land

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,557 views

    Many times in life we feel out of place. We are in a strange land. Our tendancy is to set down and cry, but if we will instead turn to Zion and pray and do what we can do, God will help us to thrive EVEN In a Strange Land. We’re not Beyond His Reach if we

    Does anybody in here know what it’s like to FEEL OUT OF PLACE? I do.... One day a few years back....When I was working in the Retail Business.... We had driven to Memphis, TN for a Hardware Convention..... Bobby and Teresa were in their SUV leading the way..... .... and Debra and I were ...read more

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  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    "Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below" Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 35,518 views

    This sermon comes from Proverbs 2:1-9 and focuses on the hope we can find from heavenly wisdom.

    “Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below” Proverbs 2:1-9 January 13, 2002 Introduction With as crazy as our world is around us, we need every advantage that we can possibly get to help us in life. When times are tough as they are now…our country at war, many people laid off from their jobs, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Hurts From Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,449 views

    6th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    Surviving Hurts from Others PSALM 23:5 and ROMANS 12:17-19 INTRODUCTION: The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the great betrayal and revenge stories of all time. Edmond Dantes= best friend betrays him and frames him for murder. Edmond is unjustly sent to prison while his best friend weds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    The Longest Night

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    Focusing on the power of prayer and what the disciples may have missed out on in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    LUKE 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, Luke assumes his readers knew that “the place” was the garden of Gethsemane. Why is that? Probably the same reason he added “as usual” to the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying In Frustration

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,524 views

    Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Potter’s Hand Series

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,152 views

    God – the Master Potter – knows how to take the mistakes of life and reform it into something beautiful.

    Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 God doesn’t make mistakes. In 1502, in Florence, Italy there was a large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church immediately hired who they thought was a professional to sculpt this enormously huge piece of rock. The man was a professional and soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,603 views

    Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Matthew Smith avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,649 views

    As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

    In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Discouragement Comes, Remember!

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,592 views

    When discouragements come remember who our God is and remember what our God does, for us and through us, and be encouraged.

    When Discouragement Comes, Remember! 04/05/09 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Introduction: It’s no secret to anyone here this morning that life can be hard! I know that everyone one of us has faced difficult times and felt the discouragement which at times can be so overwhelming. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ