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  • David Dunn avatar

    Healing At Bethesda

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
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    Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

    1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    More than ever, we need the rejuvenating Fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This sermon will explore how we can invite and embrace this divine presence.

    Beloved, in these times more than ever, we are in desperate need of the refreshing fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Isaiah 64:1-2 expresses this longing: "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 924 views

    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

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    Freedom To Choose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,144 views

    God's invitation to freedom and blessing is extended to each of us, and it is our choice to open the door of our hearts and let Him in, experiencing love, goodness, and joy.

    Good morning, church! Today, we have the immense privilege of diving into God's Word and exploring a passage that highlights His invitation to freedom and the subsequent blessing that comes with it. We'll be looking at Revelation 3:20, and I am excited to share with you how this verse speaks to ...read more

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    I Stand At The Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 1,173 views

    To emphasize the importance of communal repentance and salvation and to encourage the church family to heed God's invitation to repentance, accept His promise of salvation, and understand His warning of judgment.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're gonna journey through a powerful passage in Revelation 3:20, where our Lord extends a profound invitation to repentance. In this text, He promises salvation and issues a stern warning of judgment. It's a passage that beckons us to take a good, hard look at ...read more

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    What Are The Keys Of The Kingdom? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
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     | 218 views

    Jesus entrusts believers with real spiritual authority, inviting us to pray boldly and trust God’s wisdom as we partner with Him to bring heaven to earth.

    Some of you jingled a set of keys on your way in today. House keys. Car keys. Office keys. Each one says, “You belong here. You can open this.” Keys are tiny, but they carry quiet authority. They don’t raise their voice. They don’t flash and flare. They simply turn, and doors obey. That’s why the ...read more

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
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     | 145 views

    Persistent prayer matters because God hears, cares, and responds in His perfect timing, inviting us to trust Him even when answers seem delayed.

    Some prayers are born in bright rooms with balloons and birthday cake. Others are born at 2:13 a.m., when the house is quiet, the questions are loud, and the pillow is wet. Some prayers feel like sprinting—fast, full of faith. Others feel like limping—slow, sore, and short on strength. If you’ve ...read more

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    The Path Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    God’s constant presence offers true guidance, lasting joy, and unshakable hope, inviting us to trust Him fully no matter our circumstances or uncertainties.

    Friend, pull up a chair and take a breath. Your week may have been packed with appointments, alerts, and anxieties. Maybe your heart carries a quiet ache that doesn’t clock out at night. Perhaps you’re standing at a crossroads, scanning the horizon for a sign. We all long for a path that doesn’t ...read more

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    The New Year In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
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     | 164 views

    God lovingly makes us new in Christ, freeing us from our past and inviting us to embrace our true identity as His beloved children.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a storm. Others carry a quiet ache—memories that sting, habits that hang on, hopes that feel thin. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. The God who made galaxies also tends to bruised hearts. He does careful work with what ...read more

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    Funeral Sermon For A Sweet Sister And Aunt PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    Trusting Jesus brings peace amid life’s storms, as He prepares a true home for us and invites us to reflect His welcoming love to others.

    If you’ve ever come home on a rainy night, you know the relief of a porch light and a door that opens. Shoes squeak, coat drips, and someone says, "You’re here. Sit down. You’re safe." Isn’t it something how a house can feel like a hug? Smells of supper in the air, a chair pulled out just for you, ...read more

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    Drawn To Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 862 views

    The sermon explores how Jesus attracts people to Himself, inviting them to discover God's nature and their own identities, with a prayer for fresh encounters with His presence and love.

    Hey church! I’m so glad that you’re here today! It’s so good for us to be together to worship our loving and almighty God who loves us and cares so deeply about us. Let me ask you a question: do you like to get free samples of stuff? Like, free samples of shampoo or perfume or food? Are any of you ...read more

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    The Privilege Of Being Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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    The privilege of being close to God is beyond words. It is the wellspring of true life, joy, direction, and power. This invitation is not extended to a select few—it is for every believer who chooses to draw near with a sincere heart.

    THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:28 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Exodus 33:11, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-7 INTRODUCTION: Closeness to God is not a burden—it is one of the highest honours ever granted to mankind. It is an open invitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Receiving The Promise Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2018
     | 8,585 views

    I pray by the time we’re done today, every heart here will prepare Him room and receive the King of Christmas.

    Receiving the Promise Luke 2:1-28 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2018 Joy to the World Written over 300 years ago, “Joy to the World” is now the most published Christmas hymn in North America. I love these words: Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room I pray by the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Church Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,142 views

    Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

    “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 10, 2025
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     | 717 views

    We’ve all left things unfinished. But God is not like us. He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. When He begins a work—He finishes it. And that is Good News!

    Go! And Trust the God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:6 (NLT): “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Introduction: Trusting the Divine Craftsman Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal