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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Resurrection: The Hope Of Every Believer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 651 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the hope of every believer. It assures us that our faith is not in vain, that death is not the end, and that eternal life is guaranteed.

    RESURRECTION: THE HOPE OF EVERY BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But now Christ is risen from the dead and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resurrection: The Turnaround Point Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025
     | 1,034 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless end became a new beginning.

    RESURRECTION: THE TURNAROUND POINT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:11-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 24:1-8, Matthew 28:5-7, John 16:20-22, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Are You On Empty?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 353 views

    Faith begins where human supply ends as God fills our emptiness with overflowing grace that turns survival into a testimony of life.

    Faith doesn’t always start with a shout. Sometimes it starts with an empty jar and a tired soul who whispers, “God, I don’t have much left.” That whisper was enough for one widow long ago—and it might be enough for you. There are moments when life drains us. You wake up one day and realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    It Takes Faith (Part Eleven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,331 views

    We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Today we'll look at the faith of Rahab

    IT TAKES FAITH (part eleven) Hebrews 11:31 INTRODUCTION: We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Last week I talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Storm Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 6, 2025
     | 1,062 views

    When King David commits adulatory with Bathsheba he ends up in the storm which comes with falling into temptation. Psalm 51 shows how David moved beyond that storm.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 51 “The Storm of Temptation” This morning we are going to talk about the storm of temptation. Specifically, how we can storm-proof our lives when we have fallen into temptation. How do we move on from the upheaval that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,067 views

    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Mine Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 10, 2021
     | 2,222 views

    The “false prophet” or “Antichrist” will perform great signs and will deceive the inhabitants of the earth, including bringing peace on earth … but that “peace” will come with a price.

    [Play “Imagine” by John Lennon.] Wow. Sounds like “Heaven on earth,” doesn’t it? “Nothing to kill or die for” … “No need for greed or hunger/A brotherhood of man” … “Imagine all the people/Living life in peace … Sharing all the world … And the world will live as one” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Jesus Weeps Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,891 views

    This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    The Rumor Of Hope

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    The original and abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark allows us to finish the story of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives. What will it mean to us to meet Jesus in our own "Galilees?"

    The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What If No One Told The Story?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,612 views

    So God entrusted the greatest message ever sent from heaven to a bunch of smelly, uncouth shepherds. It shouldn’t surprise us because from the beginning of time he has come to lift up those who have found themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

    What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,812 views

    Are you fed up with living a mediocre Christian Life? Do you want your days to be different? Do you want to be amazed and surprised as God draws you closer to Him each and every day? Then it's time to follow God's Divine Direction for your life.

    Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Its a new year, and we have a new preaching theme, Discovering Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Discover YOUR Destiny... Discover OUR Destiny... Maybe your thinking, “Sounds like a nice idea, it would be great to discover and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,175 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Easter: On Being Afraid

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 563 views

    In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

    "Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lee Strobel avatar

    The Da Vinci Code, Part 1: Do The Winners Write History? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on May 2, 2006
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    That’s what we’re going to find out in this new series on The Da Vinci Code. Garry Poole and I traveled to Europe to investigate the sites of Dan Brown’s story, but our biggest surprise occurred in Lincoln Cathedral. That’s where director Ron Howard filme

    Cracking the Da Vinci Code Part I: Do the Winners Write History? Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee Strobel’s free e-newsletter Investigating Faith at www.LeeStrobel.com [Note: This message was immediately preceded by the video segment from Session 1 of the Discussing the Da Vinci Code DVD, available at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    Jesus shows up to the disciples behind locked doors and reminds us: 1) Don't be surprised when he shows up in our lives. 2) Allow him to meet our doubts. 3) Allow him to open our minds to scripture, and 4) Take the witness stand for him.

    Luke 24:36-48 From Fear to Faith Rev. Roy Almquist shares a peculiar story from the bloody second Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Captain Robert Clark and his men were surrounded by the Confederate forces but refused to surrender. In the terrible battle that ensued, Clark’s entire detachment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist