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Youth Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

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You are not the future of the church. You are the present! Don’t wait until you’re adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Do it now!

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12 Message Ecclesiastes is a fun book. Whenever I read it I can’t help but think of a little old man sitting in his rocking chair, lecturing his grandkids on the front porch of the rest home! Just listen to verse 2 -- “‘Meaningless! ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Mujer Sunamita

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on May 9, 2002

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Este es el 2do de 3 sermones que hablan de mujeres no muy notables en la Biblia, de las cuales podemos aprender grandes lecciones.

INTRODUCCIÓN Hoy vamos a estudiar a una mujer, que aunque no tiene nombre, la Biblia dice que era “importante”. Aparéntemente no era de sangre real. Nada indica que tenía gran rango, riqueza, o “estatus”. No se le atribuye gran conocimiento o destreza. No se dice nada de su hermosura como de ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

4 Keys To A Successful Marriage

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

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A topical message on what is needed to make a marriage work.

Title: 4 Keys to a Successful Marriage July 21, 2002 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. Every Sunday is special as we gather to worship the Lord, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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What mothers do for us.

INTRO.- Today we are here to worship the Lord and honor our mothers. Not only are we commanded to honor our mothers; it’s also the sensible and loving thing to do. Many of us here today wish we still had our mothers living so we could honor them, remember them and love them. ILL.- A six-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Geoff Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

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Jesus has unleashed resurrection power on the earth. What happens because of that resurrection power?

Well, I’m gonna be honest with you...I’m not doing that good. I am really sore. Here’s the deal. Sherry decided that we needed to get in shape. I told her, "I’m in shape...round is a shape." But she didn’t feel like that was the right shape so she has started us on an exercise...we’re exercising an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Easter: On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 8, 2021

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A pair of discouraged disciples left Jerusalem for their home in Emmaus. While going there, they met a Stranger Who walked with them and gave them something they weren't expecting!

Introduction: On Resurrection Day, the first day of the week, the Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Mary Magdalene had seen and spoken with the Lord, and had shared this news with the other believers (John 20). As the day went on, a pair of disciples decided they would go back to their home at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

After The Resurrection

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 1, 2005

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A sermon on the days following the resurrection of Christ, and what they mean to us !

After The Resurrection Acts 1:3-14 I. We See Him Appearing. V3 a. The Period In Which He Appeared. There are two "forty" day experiences in the life of our Lord. The first forty day experience is seen at the beginning of his ministry and was a period of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 16, 2025

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Good Friday

Good Friday There are three days in the New Testament that are the most important days in all Christianity and they are the birth of Jesus, the crucifixion of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus. Each of these days are equally as important to the other and each deserve their own day of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, John 19:1-6, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Other

The Napkin Is Still Folded - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

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The significance of the folded napkin in the Jewish culture makes some powerful points in considering the resurrection. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

THE NAPKIN IS STILL FOLDED JOHN 20:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NapkinFolded.html [Please see link above for more info. on this matter. Concept for this sermon originally preached by Dr. Clyde Box. I receive many questions as to the historicity of the "Napkin Legend"...Dr. Box reportedly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Next 40 Days...

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 26, 2008

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A chronological overview of what happened after Jesus arose, whom He appeared unto, and what He said before leaving earth -- His passion truly wasn’t the end, but the beginning! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

The Next 40 Days... The Post Resurrection Appearances of Christ http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Next40Days.html This Gospel of Jesus Series isn’t complete just because we’re thru Jesus’ Passion story. It will be 40 more days before He leaves earth, and even then He’ll appear in visions to a few ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Pray "Remove This Cup” In The Garden Of Gethsemane?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 25, 2022

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Throughout history, there have been several explanations given regarding why Jesus asked God, the Father, to remove the cup from Him.

"And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:43-44, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For Elderly Godly Woman

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 6, 2021

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Funeral service for godly woman who provided by her example godly legacy for children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.

OPENING: In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here whether at this location or on the Internet. Your presence is honoring to Mary and is a comfort and strength to the family. In Psalm 116:15 we find this comforting statement: “Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

(A Mountain Called Calvary)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Apr 20, 2025

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But then there’s a mountain called Cavalry where Jesus died for the sins of the world.

Luke 23:33 (KJV) 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, (A Mountain Called Calvary) My brothers and sisters There are many mountains that are mention in the Bible. Theres a mountain call Mount Ararat where Noah landed when the flood was over. A mountain called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

I Want Proof!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2025

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Thomas finally met the risen Savior. This encounter shows us what it means to trust Jesus with our doubts. The story of Thomas gives hope to doubters, to those who say, “I want proof!”.

Alba 4-20-2025 I WANT PROOF! John 20:24-31 Have you ever been in a situation where someone told you something, but you just couldn't believe it? You wanted proof? Then you are like Thomas. Thomas is one of the better known disciples of Jesus, even though not much is said about him. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Godly,faithfull Women

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 22, 2007

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She always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she met.

THE FUNERAL OF A FAITHFUL GODLY WOMAN By Gerald Van Horn On behalf of the family of Neasha, I wish to thank each of you for being here today and though today is a very difficult day, the scriptures make this promise: Psalms 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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