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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Truth About The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 10, 2013
     | 5,657 views

    What happened to Jesus after His body was placed in the Tomb?

    Easter Series Pt 2 “The Truth about the Tomb” John 19:31-42 John 19:33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: First: Did Jesus die? Was he really dead? I. The Body of Jesus A. The recognition of His death v. 33 How did the soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,923 views

    Resurrection! (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Proved by the message of the Gospel (vs 1) Proved by his testimony (vs 5-9) Proved by scripture (vs 3b-5) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola have always battled to be the world’s best-selling drink: • But in two countries were they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Absolutes Give Us Confidence Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2013
     | 5,117 views

    Jesus wanted His followers to have absolute confidence in the absolute truths He taught.

    The absolutes of religion concerning the after-life are: Absolutely no after-life > You absolutely cannot know about the after-life because no one has ever reported back >There is absolutely an afterlife, but you cannot know absolutely which way you are going until you get there >There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Encourage Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2013
     | 6,742 views

    This message focuses on how God will bless others because of us and my experience with a special five year old girl who is anointed by God.

    Be Encouraged Part 3 Scripture: Acts 27:21-25; Ezekiel 14:22-23 Introduction: As I shared with you last week, on the night that He was betrayed Jesus spent time with His disciples encouraging them in order to prepare them for what they would soon experience because of His death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Reaching More-We Have A Dream

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,837 views

    This is a sermon on why two churches should merge and come together as one new congregation.

    Reaching More- We Have A Dream Glenville/Calvary Joshua 3:1-7 Luke 4:14-21 How many of you have had the experience of wanting something really badly but you couldn’t get it right then because there were a few things you had to have in place that were not yet quite in place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When There's An Opportunity, Speak! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,811 views

    As we examine the story of Nehemiah 2, where we see Nehemiah speaking up for God's people when he had the opportunity, we are challenged to learn to share the good news when we have opportunity.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a college student who was in a philosophy class, where there was a class discussion about whether or not God exists. 1. The professor tried to prove his point that there is no God by using this logical progression: a. He asked the class: “Has anyone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Everything Is In Ruins, Rebuild! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,854 views

    In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. 1. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. 2. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. 3. The room was full of workers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014
     | 16,324 views

    Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

    7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mere Men-1--Sec. 1, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 4,180 views

    1 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-I—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: Superman—1950’s TV show/Always opened with these statements about Superman...‘Faster than a speeding bullet’—‘More powerful than a locomotive’—‘Able to leap tall buildings in a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprint For The Universe Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    God has revealed His big plan to you and you have an active part of it!

    This is a merry-go-round. It used to be in Leonard Park, in Joplin, MO, between 4th and 7th streets. It was just an ordinary merry-go-round, in an ordinary park. When you look at it, it looks very ordinary, doesn’t it? But, on one very ordinary evening, as a certain young man sat on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Would God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,679 views

    Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question that might be asked is: Why would God love me? This sermon answers that question.

    Introduction: A. Every year the youngest children in a Christian preschool would steal the show at their end-of-the-year program. 1. This year they did their usual waving to parents, tugging at their clothes and at each other, and staring at the floor. 2. The highlight came when 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2013
     | 7,901 views

    We have Jesus and His Word, so we don't need to worry about our size. Just let Him shine and plant the seed of God's Word and God will grow His Kingdom.

    Andy Eddington, once the president of Shriner College in Texas, loved sugar in his coffee. On one occasion at a greasy spoon near Dallas, he dumped not one, not two, but three teaspoonful’s of sugar in his coffee. As the waitress watched, Andy said, “Ma'am, we're going to need more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tim White avatar

    How Can I Forgive When It Hurts So Much? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,496 views

    Forgiveness is important to Christians, but do we teach how to forgive, especially when we hurt so bad?

    How can I forgive when it hurts so much? Ephesians 4:30-32 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer, Fasting And Faith

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 28, 2014
     | 10,652 views

    A message about how prayer and fasting helps increase our faith.

    Title: Only By Prayer and Fasting Theme: Show the importance of Prayer and Fasting Text: Mark 9:9 -29 Introduction Mark 9:9 Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (10) So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It Hurts So Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    Last sermon in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    It Hurts So Good! Matthew 5:10-12 Introduction: Imagine in your youth reading of a promised Messiah that would one day come to set the captives free, establish His kingdom, banish the wicked and rule with a rod of iron through love and power. A Messiah that would bring salvation to the lost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist