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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    My Cup Overflows Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,971 views

    This psalm is a psalm of trust. The psalm 23:5 gives three important acts of God for a believer. God prepares the Table, God Anoints the believers. God bless the believer with Abundance.

    Theme: My Cup Overflows Text: Psalm 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5. Greetings: The Lord is good and His love Endures forever. Introduction: Setting the Psalm: David began his carrier as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

    LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will You Make Time To Harvest? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 9, 2024
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     | 1,911 views

    God has called us to be workers in His harvest field. If we’re not intentional about it, we might miss what God has prepared for us to gather.

    Will You Make Time to Harvest?" Today, we’re going to explore a question that speaks to the heart of our faith: Will you make time to harvest? Just like the seasons in nature—there is a time for planting and a time for reaping. In the same way, spiritually, God has called us to be workers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rapture: Will You Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
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    The rapture is imminent, and every believer must be prepared. The signs of the times are evident, and Jesus could return at any moment. It is not enough to believe in the rapture; we must actively live in readiness.

    THE RAPTURE: WILL YOU BE READY? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 22:12, Luke 12:40, 2 Peter 3:10 INTRODUCTION The doctrine of the rapture is one of the greatest hopes of the Christian faith. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
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    Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

    FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Genesis Chapter 7: The Beginning Of Judgment And The Preservation Of The Righteous By Pastor Joseph Ondu Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 17, 2025
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    Genesis 7 calls every believer to be like Noah faithful, obedient, and unwavering so that when the storms of life come, we will be found in the place of safety that God has prepared.

    Genesis Chapter 7: The Beginning of Judgment and the Preservation of the Righteous Introduction Genesis chapter 7 marks the unfolding of the divine judgment God had warned about in the previous chapter. The time of mercy and waiting had ended, and the moment of action arrived. While the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of John The Baptist - Parts 1 & 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 8, 2025
     | 58 views

    When God breaks into human history, He calls His people to repentance, readiness, and radical obedience—and He raises courageous messengers to prepare the way for the coming King.

    The Ministry of John the Baptist (Parts 1 & 2) January 11, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 3:1-20 INTRODUCTION — WHEN GOD SPEAKS AFTER SILENCE There are moments in history when heaven seems quiet. We’ve talked a couple of times about how in Israel’s story, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Created To Create PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    This sermon's main point is that we are God's masterpieces, created with purpose and love to do good works that He has prepared for us, reflecting His creative love and beauty to the world.

    Good morning, family! We're about to dive into a rich exploration of Ephesians 2:10, which speaks volumes about God's creative love, our own creativity, and the challenge of bringing beauty into this world. As we do so, I'd like to share a quote from Madeleine L'Engle, a devout Christian and ...read more

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    Ready & Faithful Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
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    This sermon encourages Christians to remain faithful and prepared for the return of Christ, trusting in His role as a good shepherd and His promise of coming back, even though the exact time is unknown.

    How many of you here today like to be prepared and ready for things? You’re the type of person that’s packed and ready for a trip a full week before you’re supposed to leave. You’ve got your meals all planned out and your groceries ordered up. Your linen closet is stocked and ready to receive the ...read more

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    I'm On The Battlefield/Getting Ready For War

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,178 views

    Before we go into battle, we must be equipped for battle. A soldier in battle with his/her weapons, is like a lamb in a field with the wolves. Get yourselves armed and prepare yourselves for battle!

    As I was listening to the news about the Middle East conflict dealing with Sadaam Hussein, I began to look at how the United States was getting their forces ready and in place to go to war. But before a soldier can be allowed to be an active member of the armed forces, he or she must under go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are God's Battle Axe

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 95 ratings
     | 93,679 views

    Whenever a warrior prepares for war, he considers his weapons of warfare. God is a warrior and the believer is His weapon of warfare. Are you born-again? Then you are God’s battle axe.

    Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; [21] And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; [22] With thee also will I break in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

    Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Spirits Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    The Holy Spirit offers his influence but he does not guarantee his empowerment. If we are not prepared to exercise the proper spirit toward the Spirit we will lose the intended blessing and anointing of God.

    ¡§Scrooge¡¨ is a classic story that emphasis the ¡§what¡¨ against ¡§what if¡¨. It is the story of a wealthy, miserly businessman who does not know any joy in life nor wills for anyone else to taste the same. He use to have heart but it died some years before. The spirits of Christmas past, present ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Value Of Our Soul

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 285 ratings
     | 40,440 views

    3 reasons why many people lost their souls: I. WRONG PREPARATION (v. 16-18) II. WRONG INTENTION (v. 19) III. WRONG VISION (v. 20)

    The Value of Our Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: A certain ungodly tavern-keeper who liked music decided to attend one of John Wesley’s meetings to hear the singing. He had resolved however, not to listen to the sermon. He sat with his head down and fingers in his ears. But when God wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behold, Your King Is Coming

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

    [Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran