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  • David Dunn avatar

    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 90 views

    God’s delays are deliberate designs, revealing His glory, deepening our trust, and assuring that His perfect plan unfolds exactly when it should.

    1. The Strange Stillness of God Our journey, today, begins in Bethany: (John 11:1-6) > “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha… So the sisters sent to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.’ But when Jesus heard it He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Resurrection Before Dawn Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    The Crucifixion had Brought Earth’s Darkest Day Even the light of the sun had been hidden from view Imagine the dark despair that swept in on the followers of Christ They had forgotten or doubted His promise to rise from the dead Troubled Women

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Revival Must Start At Home

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,753 views

    We long for revival, but revival seems to be delayed. Contemporary Christians must "break up the fallow ground" if we will ever experience revival.

    “From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not the war against the unjust overtake them in Gibeah? When I please, I will discipline them, and nations shall be gathered against them when they are bound up for their double iniquity. “Ephraim was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Back To Church: Because Of Who He Is

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    We attend church for many reasons but the real reason that we should attend church is because of who Jesus is.

    BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS Colossians 1:15-20 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com (Opening Illustration idea from Bruce Lee, "Out Of Peanut Butter" sermon central) Intro: Were going to start the sermon this morning a little differently than we usually do. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,218 views

    Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

    Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Is Omnipresent Attributes Of God – (6 Of 10 Sermons)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022
     | 2,791 views

    God has given us the Bible for a number of reasons, such as... God has given us the Bible for a number of reasons

    But, one of the PRIMARY REASONS He gave us the Bible is so that we might come to know what kind of God He is. He knows if we do not come to know Him in all His greatness... -We cannot worship Him. -We will not serve Him. -We cannot become like him. So, a great deal of the Bible tells us that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,160 views

    Four times the words formed on David’s lips—“How long?” Pursued relentlessly by Saul, David wondered what was delaying the chariot of God.

    March 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 13 Title: How Long? How Long? How Long? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalm 13 (NKJV) 1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Denied, But Not Denial PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,271 views

    This sermon explores the importance of trusting and waiting on God's perfect timing, even amidst uncertainty and delay, emphasizing hope, patience, and faith in His promises.

    Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, imbued with the Holy Spirit, to explore the treasures of God's word. It is a great joy and privilege to be standing before you, sharing the divine wisdom that has been bestowed upon us. Today, we will be ...read more

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Come To Jesus Now, Tomorrow Might Be Too Late

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
     | 608 views

    Salvation is an urgent decision. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, and delaying may lead to eternal loss. Jesus is calling you today to surrender your life to Him.

    COME TO JESUS NOW, TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:2 "For He says, ‘In the time of my favour I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Just Live By Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 156 views

    Trusting God’s character, we live by faith—not sight—finding joy and strength through Christ despite delay, injustice, or uncertainty.

    (How Shall We Live?) Part 1 – Setting the Stage: Habakkuk’s Cry It is a privilege to worship with you today and open the Word of God. Our text is Habakkuk 2:4: > “The righteous shall live by his faith.” Those few words have shaped world history. They fueled Paul’s gospel, sparked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,440 views

    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus – Part 2

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 28, 2019
     | 7,026 views

    This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well.This post is Part Two of Top Ten Reasons.

    During Easter 2019, I preached a creative message on Good Friday and Easter Sunday looking at the The Top Ten Reasons why Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    What Was The Real Reason For Palm Sunday? And The Donkey’s Special Part! A Palm Sunday Message Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    How does the donkey feature in the Palm Sunday account? Its story is interesting. We look at the prophetic Psalm 118; the entry Jesus made into Jerusalem; Isaac; and how that connects with His yet future Jerusalem entry at the Second Coming when He rides on the white horse not a donkey.

    WHAT WAS THE REAL REASON FOR PALM SUNDAY? AND THE DONKEY’S SPECIAL PART! A PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE Welcome again to all of you and we have a message today that shares some wonderful passages of scripture for this event known as Palm Sunday. The reason for Palm Sunday separates into four sections ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Regular Riot Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,676 views

    Pagan society and the Gospel do not mix. If we stay true to the Word, we can expect opposition. This opposition highlights that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

    A Regular Riot (Acts 19:21-40) 1. Sept. 1 2020 (UPI) -- An American Airlines pilot preparing to land in Los Angeles reported an unusual encounter at about 3,000 feet with a "guy in a jetpack." A recording of the conversation between the pilot and air traffic control Sunday evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020
     | 1,526 views

    7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist