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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The End Is The Beginning

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Good Friday...it looked like the end of the line for Jesus, but it was only the beginning of eternal life for us.

    The End is the Beginning Luke 23:44-46 April 14, 2006 John 19:30 Good Friday Over the years of my ministry, I have officiated at more funerals than I can count. I used to record them, but lost track a long time ago. To be honest, the vast majority of funerals I have conducted have been for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,384 views

    This sermon is basically pointed about the Christ Crucified.

    Christ Crucified There are three kinds of people lived in the time of Jesus: 1. Jews: (Israelites) They believed that they are spiritual. They were looking for a Saviour who will save them from the hand of Roman Govt. and set them free. So they cannot accept a man who was crucified can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

    I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

    1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Washed Clean

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 10,634 views

    Children’s Assemby / Sermon using a really clever piece of magic/basic science to illustrate the dirtiness of sin and the washing clean of Christ

    Washed Clean based on an idea by Daniel Henderson Tools: 2 Clear Glass Bowls 1 small bottle of Iodine 1 bottle of Film Fixer 1 Purificator or Handkerchief Preparation: Fill the two bowls with approximately 1 litre of water, in one bowl have approximately 150-200mls of fixer in the bottom [adding ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Love Forsaken

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    A sermon about love for the Lenten Season

    Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken   There was a little boy named Bobby. Bobby was like most boys of the age 6, he liked to run and play. But Bobby had problem with his ears. It wasn’t a problem that the doctors could help him with. Bobby’s problem was, he didn’t like to listen when he should. When his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Jesus Prayed For Me Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 34,835 views

    2nd night of Revival Series focusin on theme of Philippians 1:19.

    JESUS PRAYED FOR ME Tonight, on this second watch night, we greet you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We count it all joy that the LORD has watched over us and has counted us again among the living. We give honor tonight to GOD, to the highly esteemed pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Really Matters?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 10, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    What Really Matters in this Life? This message is simple, but asks the right question for many.

    What Really Matters in this Life? Pastor Glenn Newton 2-8-04 This morning, maybe you have said these words..... maybe you have thought them, or something real similar..... maybe your here this morning and these words are how you feel. Listen to this conversation, this encounter...written by Max ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Ash Wednesday Is A Time For Housecleaning

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,981 views

    This is a 2-part sermon for Ash Wednesay based on Joel. This was used in a service with the imposition of ashes, a worship service which stressed repentance. The 2 parts are: The Sinner Repents, The Lord Relents.

    Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19 Let’s suppose that after we left church this evening, we locked up the doors, and none of us came back until 5 years later. Not a single person set foot on this very property until Ash Wednesday, 2009. When we do come back, what would our church look like after 5 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remembrance Day Poppy

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 18,046 views

    The Poppy used on Remembrance Sunday is a symbol of sacrifice by brave men and women in warfare but the Christian Church also has a symbol of sacrifice in the Cross of Jesus

    What is so special about a poppy on Remembrance Day? Why not use a pansy? Scarlet poppies grow naturally in conditions of disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th Century, transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,927 views

    Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

    TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 22,153 views

    In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Shaking Things Up! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

    Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 11,403 views

    At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Why Jesus' Life And Death Was Necessary Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    This is a basic Gospel message in a series leading up to Easter, through The Triumphal Entry and Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Why Jesus Life and Death Was Necessary What’s the big deal with Easter? Did Jesus really have to die? <ILLUS> Little boy who was explaining Easter and said, “And if Jesus sees his shadow when he comes out, we have six more weeks of winter.” 1. Problem: We naturally were headed for hell. “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness