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  • Anne Robertson avatar

    While It Was Still Dark

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,230 views

    The greatest miracles are often done in the darkest times, when no one knows and no one is watching.

    WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK TEXT: John 20:1-18 For those of us who practice Christian faith, the resurrection is the central, monumental event of history. Whether you’re the type of Christian that looks at it as historical reality or the type of Christian that sees it as a story of only spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sun Of Righteousness Will Rise

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,242 views

    The Sun of Righteousness Will Rise 1) To burn the arrogant; 2) To warm the reverent

    The 17th Century czar of Russia, Peter the Great, lived in a palace filled with exquisite artwork. Yet whenever he saw a sunrise he wondered why many did not awaken early enough to view one of the most glorious sights in the universe. “They delight,” he said, “in gazing on a picture, the trifling ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Least Of These

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    Our Heavenly Father welcomes us regardless of our failures. We can never stray so far that he will not run to us with open arms when we return. And He is honored by our faithfulness.

    “The Least of These” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Year C Lent 4) ESV Introduction Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Accused But Acquitted

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,893 views

    What’s the verdict in your life?

    Over the years we have seen a lot of celebrities accused of numerous various crimes but often acquitted because of a technicality or hung juries. Often the public knew these people were guilty wanting to truly hang the juries while others declared them innocent. It is doubtful that we will ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Getting You This Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

    5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

    You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chrhistians Face Each Week With Confidence

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    What gives a Christian the ability to face each week no matter what may come? The Gospel! The fact we are God’s children! The blessings God has poured out onyo us.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-5a 1) Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2) We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3) We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Friends Of God" (With A Revised Ending)

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,299 views

    Here is a Friend indeed!

    John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of us would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Family Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,274 views

    Key Point: God is about to provide a redeemer for Ruth and is so doing he’s about to redeem the world.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Around midnight, Boaz suddenly woke up and turned over. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet! [9] ‘Who are you?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    Easter is all about new birth and new life and second chances. It is a contrast between death and life, sin and holiness, darkness and light.

    Easter Sunday Resurrection Psalm 51 April 12, 2009 He is risen. Resurrection. Easter. New life. New birth. Second chances. Fresh starts. Spring flowers. This is what the Easter season is all about. It is an exciting time. It is the bringing forth of life out of death. It is the end of the cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You're Never Walk Alone. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    This sermon looks at the place of Israel in the framework of Gods electing purposes.

    ROMANS 11:1 – 10. YOU’RE NEVER WALK ALONE. PAUL HAS SHOWN US THE TRAGIC CONDITION OF ISRAEL WITH HER UNIQUE PRIVILEGES 9:1-4 YET DISTANT FROM GOD (UNBELIEF). PAUL HAS SHOWN THAT GOD WAS NEITHER UNFAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES 9:6 OR UNJUST TOWARDS THEM WHEN IT CAME TO THEIR SALVATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Luck With That Thing

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,048 views

    This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

    You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Bread Du Jour Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,228 views

    Bread, both physical and spiritual, is necessary for life. Jesus is the eternal bread represented in manna. Our faith gives us access to eternal life through him.

    1. G. Mueller and Prayer Things looked bleak for the children in George Mueller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Mueller was visiting in the home. Mueller took her hand and said, "Come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,335 views

    Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrated their saving faith in Jesus by their taking Jesus off the cross and burying Him.

    Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? John 19:38-42 Introduction We first met Nicodemus several months ago in chapter three in my sermon “Whoa! Man of the Night”. In this sermon that not only did Nicodemus come by night, he also left in the night. To the Apostle John, darkness is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Buddy System Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 3,997 views

    There is a community aspect to our spiritual life as well as individual responsibilities. As fellow believers we have obligations to one another. James reminds us of that aspect of care.

    1. A Contrast Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, the first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire he noticed one was a man whom he considered an enemy. The next man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ