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  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    The Importance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    This message attempts to make it clear why resurrectionof Jesus was the most important historical event of all time, and why a belief in the resurrection of Jesus is so vitally important.

    1 Cor. 15:12-19 (Easter 2005) The Importance of the Resurrection Intro: Friday I was listening to the radio and I heard a really short Easter Sermon. It lasted only about eight seconds on Paul Harvey. It went like this: “Jesus lived a good life in a wicked world – to show us it can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    What to do when opposition increases.

    Tonight I want to start by just jumping right into the text for this evening. Grab your Bible and open to Nehemiah 4:7-23. Instead of just reading through the whole text at once, keep your Bibles open as we will be walking through it piece by piece. If you can remember where we left off last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cleaning House In God's House

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    conflict in the church

    “Cleaning House In God’s House” Matthew 21:1-17 1/18/98 Intro: Last week we looked at the Parable of the Workers. We saw the difference between equality and fairness. How has it been goig this week? I trust you have been able to rejoice as you have heard of God’s blessing on others’ lives. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Better Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 48,233 views

    Introduction to series on Hebrews entitled "Jesus is Better" this first sermon gives seven reasons that Jesus is better than every other religious system.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Sermon # 1 Jesus is Better Hebrews 1:1-3 The writer of the book of Hebrews returns again and again to the word “better” which is found some thirteen times in this book to show the superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

    Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

    BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our All Sufficient Savior

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,160 views

    God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

    Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Is Just Another Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Many trials and temptations, but all too often we are not even aware of them.

    We’ve been with Matthew’s passage many times in our Christian worship, we’ve heard the Word of God and we know all about temptation. In fact over the course of preaching, the trials of temptation come up in many forms, many ways. After all, we all know about temptation – we’re experts at it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Compassion: 'the King's Reply'

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    God wants us to care about whats happening to others in our world

    By Garrett Edwards Every year around this time, people start thinking about what kinds of things they will be willing to sacrifice for world vision’s 40 hour famine. People, churches, youth groups, schools, businesses, if they are so inclined, ask for a little booklet from world vision and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Disturbing Gospel Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace the confronting nature of the gospel message. Jesus said that the gospel I bring is a gospel of conflict and separation. It will disturb family lines and family ties. It will separate the closest relationships.

    Introduction: As Paul and his company respond to the Macedonian call, directed by the Holy Ghost, they entered into the district of Macedonia. Some historians say that Luke the beloved physician grew up and was educated in this area. This area was thriving metropolis, a trade center and sea port. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    Would I Do That?”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
     | 2,774 views

    The tremendous commitment of Luke to Paul and the gospel is an example for us to follow.

    Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Would I do that?” Especially after seeing some great act of brave heroism (like a daring rescue). Or maybe some ludicrous spectacle of depravity, done for money (as seen for example on TV shows like Fear Factor, or Jackass). The life of Saint Luke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013
     | 9,348 views

    Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

    Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Collision Of Life And Truth

    Contributed by Monty Mora on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    The Parable of the Prodigal Son brings people to place where, “Their life and His truth collide”.

    Title: The Collision of Life and Truth Text: Luke 15:1-31 Theme: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Introduction A Parable is a short story that conveys a moral truth in a person’s life. Every parable (1) sketches a setting, (2) describes an action & (3) shows a result. Most parables contain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Hero's Authority Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Wanting to do something and actually being able to do it are two entirely different things. Jesus may have been introduced as the ultimate action hero but without action it's just a good sound bite. In this study the hero demonstrates His authority and ab

    It is one thing to claim you can do something and it’s quite another to actually accomplish it. When I was four years old, like a lot of kids my age, I was enamored with Mighty Mouse. One day I remember grabbing a blanket and running around the neighborhood with it wrapped around my neck like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Bankrupt Nation

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    We have become a bankrupt nation – financially, morally and spiritually. As politicians, economists, and sociologists scramble to find a cure for the nation’s woes, God has provided America with His prescription for what ails us in His Word.

    A Bankrupt Nation 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 John MacArthur in his book “Can God Bless America” states that “America wants God’s blessing but not God. Our nation has systematically pushed Him out of the national consciousness—rejecting biblical morality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist