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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 5,160 views

    If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Needing An Attitude Adjustment?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,717 views

    Those who have the mind of Christ are to think and act like He did! Read this sermon to find out how.

    Needing an Attitude Adjustment? Philippians 4:8-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The moment you said I believe in Jesus (John 3:16) and asked Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9) a radical transformation occurred … you became a new creation (2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face Ridicule Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 9,244 views

    from the book of nehemiah

    Remember Nehemiah is god’s man. He is going back to his home land Israel. Back to Jerusalem. To help the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. We read here in 4:1-6 Nehemiah 4:1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was worth, and took great ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012
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     | 16,105 views

    The Great Exchange that God makes in our lives Beauty for Ashes, Oil for Anointing, and Garments of Praise for our heaviness.

    Note: I am not sure where I got this basic outline from. I added much of the content and used some notes from messages of the past. Title: The Great Exchange Theme: To show what happens when Christ changes. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Isa 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Armed And Dangerous

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 10, 2011
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     | 65,611 views

    We are not just a group of people on our way to heaven, We are the Army of the Lord, and we are a force to be reckoned with. (we are not here to blend in, we are here to take over).

    In most cases when we hear preaching from Ezekial 37 it is used to speak to us of the Power of God: Reviving, Resurrecting, Restoring. It shows us how our God can move into the graveyard of our lives and resurrect dreams and visions, and how he can step into the middle of your chaos and confusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rushing To The Rescue Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 2, 2016
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     | 7,672 views

    God calls on us to keep reaching to out to help others - just as he has helped us.

    Last week I began my sermon by talking about those people who constantly change lanes to get ahead of the traffic. Drivers like that put themselves and others at risk and we don’t like it. But when an ambulance with sirens blaring does the same thing, we don’t mind. In fact we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing Firm Against The Devil Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
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     | 8,598 views

    Message 17 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. Here we continue our discussion of standing firm against the devil using principles from Nehemiah's resistance.

    “Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil Together” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Goliath? - No Problem Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 25, 2015
     | 8,316 views

    Satan wants to convince us our problems are greater than they are. However, like David, we need to rush Satan and not cower.

    . I want to start this morning on a light note. Translations from English to a native tongue can be especially difficult. Here are a few examples. Sign in a Tokyo hotel: Is forbitten to steal hotel toweles please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read this notice. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Caring God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

    Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Ashish Hirday avatar

    The Role Of The Church In Today's Society (Indian Church)

    Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 11, 2014
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     | 10,271 views

    Today we are living in pluralistic country that is India. Church is the body of Christ and it has a specific role the play in this pluralistic nation.

    The Role of the Church in today's society! Ephesians 3: 10 -12 and Act 2: 42-47. Introduction: We are living in a age where Christians are being persecuted in many nations. 1. ISIS Islamic state in Iraq and Syria have killed many Christians in Iraq. They are not sparing ladies nor Children. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,373 views

    However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

    1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019
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     | 6,908 views

    Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

    A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Who Will You Call On, In Times Of Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,805 views

    Many of us have a tendency to call upon our own super heroes in times of trouble. But we have to realise that only Jesus can save us. no one else.

    Who will you Call on in Times of Trouble? Congratulations to all of you on Graduation. You have taken a lot of trouble to reach this stage. You have struggled for financial support, you have struggled for time, you have been away from your families, you have burnt the midnight oil to reach this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Fear And Worry

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019
     | 8,213 views

    What are some of the things that keep you from serving God? what scares you?

    Fear and Worry Prayer- Father, thank you for Jesus- Thank you Father for your willingness to meet us where we are at and take us where we need to be. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that desires to guide and lead through life’s trials not only to survive but to live the abundant life that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,944 views

    When you look and smell like the character of Christ that is a fragrance that is not only pleasing to our Creator but will be contagious to the people around you.

    TITLE: WHAT’S THAT SMELL? SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 8:21 / PSALM 141:2 / REVELATION 5:8 / EPHESIANS 5:2 / II CORINTHIANS 2:14-16 / ROMANS 8:37 / II CORINTHIANS 4:7 (This is not an original sermon, portions have been gleaned from various writers from Sermon Central and other sites, however; it has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist