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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Easter, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2019
     | 2,712 views

    Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus and the testimony of eyewitnesses in Luke 24:1-12

    Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? What about Jesus’ resurrection? Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery And The Promise

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    Funeral sermon for a believer

    THE MYSTERY AND THE PROMISE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 (NIV) I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    Believing in the resurrection is essential.

    THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING I Corinthians 15:12-34 S: Resurrection C: Essence of Christian Faith Pr: BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTION IS ESSENTIAL. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 15: 12-34 three reasons why believing in the resurrection is essential for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Jesus Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 17, 2025
     | 454 views

    Try as we might, we can't make Jesus into just anything we want Him to be. If we would meet, follow and worship the real Jesus, we must understand that He is the Jesus of the Bible, the Living Word of God, for to believe anything else will result in wasted worship.

    “You don’t get your own personal Jesus!” In spite of what a recent “He gets us” television ad says, that’s the emphatic title of a little booklet written by popular east-coast Baptist Pastor J. D. Grear. He confesses that he first said it, actually yelled it in the middle of a television ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tim Gresham avatar

    Aim #1: Evangelize The Nations Series

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    A basic teaching outline of Evangelism. One of five aims (purposes) of the church given in Matthew 28:19-10 and Matthew 22:37-40.

    Five Aims for the Church to Glorify God Pastor Tim Gresham Aim Number One: Evangelize the Nations Scripture Text: Matthew 28:18-20 February 1, 2004 I. What Is Evangelism “Go ye therefore and TEACH…” A. Evangelism is making disciples or enlisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Why Ask?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    Why Ask? Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask

    Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Here Jesus was teaching on the subject of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Eternal Security, Conditional Or Unconditional

    Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    Can your Salvation be eternally secure? Is your salvation unconditional or conditional? Is your doctrine based upon the Word of God, or the opinion of Man?

    Eternal Security, Conditional or Unconditional By Pastor James May One of the most dangerous doctrines that have been perpetrated upon the church for a long time is the doctrine of “Unconditional Eternal Security”. Many of the main-line, denominational churches and a good percentage of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Defeated Death Series

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,037 views

    There were certain people in the Corinth church who taught there was no resurrection from the dead! Paul confronts them with hard evidence...

    www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION: Corinth was the center of the Epicurean philosophy, which said that, because there is no eternity, man should eat, drink, and be merry on earth. Part of this Epicurean mentality had filtered into the church. Specifically, there were those in the church who taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Some Things In Hell We Need In Our Churches

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need:

    Introduction: Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need: 1. The Clearness of Sight: (Luke 16:23) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 30, 2021
     | 3,931 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service.

    I Corinthians 12:8-10 • Last Sunday we finished up talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. Today we will talk about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. • The Fruit of the Spirit pertains to the believer’s character, while the Gifts of the Spirit pertain to the believer’s service. • Let’s get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Who Is Eligible For Water Baptism? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,845 views

    A look at the qualifications for baptism.

    Part 3 Who is eligible for water baptism? 1. Those who have repented of their sins "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38, KJV) 2. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Just Like Dad, Conduits Of The Power Of God, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    We are just like our heavenly father who pours his life and power through us. We rule earth as he rules heaven.

    Just like dad! Conduits of the power of God Part 5 Review… 1. More battle are lost by lack of prayer, than by anything else. Prayer is a spiritual exercise Prayer is an art to be learned Opening… 1. The best compliment you can give me is the tell me my children are just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Come And Get It

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    The need for the Church to develop a hunger for the presence of God to be able to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.

    Scripture: Psalms 34:1 – 8 Title: “Come and Get It” Introduction: David had been on the run many times during his life time. Each time he had discovered how wonderfully God had taken care of him. / In 1 Sam. 21 David was being chased by King Saul and He and his men sought refuge in the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    When Heroes Fail Us Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    Samson had all the resources to be a great hero, except for one thing, a powerful lust. What makes this man a candidate for the hall of fame in Hebrews 11:32? What makes us potential heroes for God?

    WHEN HEROES FAIL US Are there any heroes left? Do you have anyone in your life you would consider a hero? Are there men or women who you look up to? Our children and teenagers look up to a variety of stars as models to follow. Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers have captured the younger hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Deborah Westbrook avatar

    Here's Mud In Your Eye

    Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    Spiritual blindness comes in many forms, and often we don’t recognize it’s symptoms in us.

    3/2/08 John 9:1-7 Here’s Mud in Your Eye (Ephes. 5:8-14) A man born blind is made to see again by the simple touch of Jesus. This thought and Scriptural story has been made into countless sermons, devotionals, and hymns. “For once he was blind, but now he sees” and immediately we all think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist