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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "removing The Grave Clothes."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 28, 2025
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     | 1,841 views

    When we speak of removing the grave clothes, we refer to what holds us back in our Christian life. These could include old emotions, unhealthy habits, and past relationships. But in this process, we can find hope leading to a more fulfilling Christian life characterized by hope and freedom.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 11:43-44) (43) “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” (44) “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,001 views

    Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

    An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Other Guy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,238 views

    To explore the profound lessons of love, grace, and mercy from the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging us to embody these virtues in our daily lives.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're diving deep into a familiar, yet profoundly challenging passage from the Book of Luke. We’ll be looking at the narrative of the Good Samaritan, exploring "The Power of Love, The Obligation of Love, and The Challenge of Love." In the words of the great ...read more

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    Embracing An Exciting Future Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship. This sermon was written to introduce our move to two services. It was written to help us realize we are stewards of lost people as well and need to do what we can to bring them into the kingdom.

    Title: Embracing an Exciting Future Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 20th, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life - Stewardship of the Lost Introduction What are you thoughts about the future? For years now Hollywood has been depicting the future. With the advent of Star ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    A Call To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know what I am going through, be assured Jesus does.

    Maybe right now you are undergoing suffering and hardship. You may recently have had the painful experience of being slandered. It may have come just for the simple reason you are a Christian standing on God’s principles. In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Certainty Of God’s Grace (Father's Day) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2015
     | 4,446 views

    If His grace means anything to us; can we really separate it and His promises? Therefore, why do we worry about the things God has already defined and promised? What is keeping you from experiencing more of His grace?

    The Certainty of God’s Grace (Father's Day) Grace Sermon Series, Part 4 Romans 8:31 Introduction - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the word “charis”, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness” - When grace is used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,740 views

    So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

    OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018
     | 8,047 views

    Chapter two in Nahum which tells of God's supremacy

    “TURN OR BURN!” Nahum 2:1-13 & David P. Nolte Last week we noted that those who, by stubborn persistence in sin, make themselves God’s enemies will discover that He is a Formidable Foe. Nineveh was a stubbornly sinful city. But 140 years before Nahum came along, under the preaching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart Of Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,099 views

    While ten men only saw the problems, two men in that group were able to see God, and depended on the promises that He had made to them.

    For today’s meditation we focus on Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart.” (ESV) Of late we are studying the life of Caleb, and the above mentioned verse are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Does Your Resume Say?

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008
     | 4,605 views

    if someone question your faith with will you say, and what proof will have to back it up.

    What Does Your Resume Say? Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 17:31 – 37 And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. (32) And David said to Saul, let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Encouraged

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,083 views

    There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

    Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

    The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Obstacles To Step Into A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026
     | 180 views

    This sermon reveals God’s power to remove, overcome, and transform obstacles into pathways that lead believers into a greater tomorrow.

    OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO STEP INTO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19, KJV) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    The Weary World Rejoices

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025
     | 114 views

    As we approach this Christmas season, my beloved country - Philippines, like the world around us, has known weariness, struggle, and darkness. Yet God reminds us that His Light has come, and the weary world can rejoice.

    Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As we approach this Christmas season, I feel compelled to write to you with a message of hope and encouragement inspired by Isaiah 9:2: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Favor Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 29,041 views

    THE FAVOR OF GOD Proverbs 8: 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Hen to Potifh

    THE FAVOR OF GOD Proverbs 8: 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Joseph He began with favor from his father from a young age. He found himself thrown in a pit. Then sold to the Midianites – Strife. Hen to Potifhar in Egypt. Genesis 39: 2And the LORD was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational