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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Rivers Of Living Water

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
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    Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

    Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enter Into Rest

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 62 views

    Sabbath rest is entering Christ’s presence with trust. Because Jesus already finished the work, we can finally rest in His grace.

    Introduction — A World That Teaches Us To Be Exhausted A photographer snapping pictures of first graders was making small talk. He asked a little girl, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She thought about all the busy adults in her life and answered one word: “Tired.” Our culture has ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God's Design For Your Mind Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,867 views

    Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

    God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving--Steps Toward Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006
     | 3,316 views

    Giving from our finances and material possessions is an important spiritual discipline. It breaks money’s hold upon us, enables us to experience the abundant life, and glorifies God.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Steps Toward Generosity” INTRODUCTION Today, Palm Sunday, two roads merge. One road is the path of Christian discipleship and Spiritual discipline—the path that we have been walking along this Lenten season. The second is the walk toward Calvary, which was really begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beyond Imagination Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,262 views

    God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Picture Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    There are many definitions of fatih, but the woman of this text gives a clear demonstration of what makes great faith. We learn that faith is persistent and always relys upon God’s grace and mercy.

    Matthew 15:21-28 “A Picture of Faith” INTRODUCTION What would you say if someone came up to you and asked you to define what “faith” is? Here is a short video clip of what some people said. Faith is difficult to define because it is an abstract concept. It is perhaps easier to describe faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Tree By The River

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 8,993 views

    Relaying five provisions of living by the Word 1. Prominence And he shall be like a tree … 2. Permanence … Planted by the rivers of waters … 3. Productive … that bringeth forth his fruit … 4. Perpetual … in his season; his leaf also shall not wither … 5

    "All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" • It’s important to have roots. • In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. • If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. • Be flexible so you don’t break when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams And Nightmares Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012
     | 7,211 views

    Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Reaffirmed

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013
     | 4,100 views

    Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

    I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Have Mercy On Us. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,069 views

    Four types of Christians in a church 1-Everybody 2-Somebody 3-Anybody 4-Nobodyplease enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

    Matthew 9:27-31-When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "your Cheating Heart"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,651 views

    Jeremiah believes its the heart that is cheating God and the only cure is The Balm "Jesus Christ".

    “You’re Cheating Heart” Jeremiah 17:5-11 Hank Williams’ wrote a song called you’re cheating heart you remember The first two stanzas go like this: Your cheatin’ heart Will make you weep. You’ll cry and cry And try to sleep. But sleep won’t come The whole night through. Your cheatin’ heart Will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restored!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2018
     | 10,925 views

    Like Peter, Jesus can restore us from our past mistakes through the process of reaffirming our love for him.

    I WAS READING IN THE BOOK, “STREAMS IN THE DESERT”WHICH STATED THAT ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST CONTRADICTIONS IS KNOWING THAT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS TRULY AT REST IS THE ONE WHO HAD ACHIEVED THAT REST BY WORKING THROUGH THE STRUGGLES OF CONFLICT, MISTAKES AND REGRET. THE BOOK WENT ON TO NOTE THAT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Piercing The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014
     | 8,065 views

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Guided, Provided, And Transformed: Living In God's Promises Isaiah 58:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,356 views

    Isaiah 58:11 is a powerful promise which speaks of God's unfailing guidance and provision for His people.

    Guided, Provided, and Transformed: Living in God's Promises Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a powerful promise found in the book of Isaiah. This promise speaks of God's unfailing guidance and provision for His people. Isaiah 58:11 (NLT): "The Lord will guide you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Drink From The Living Water - John 7:37-39 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,434 views

    John 7:37-39 is a powerful call to action, a divine invitation for all who are thirsty. It is not a physical thirst that Jesus speaks of, but a deep spiritual longing—a need only He can satisfy.

    Go! And Drink from the Living Water - John 7:37-39 Introduction: In John 7:37-39, Jesus makes a bold declaration: "On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, 'Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal