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  • David Becker avatar

    Resurrection

    Contributed by David Becker on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,784 views

    Resurrection means that our too late is not too late for God. He can resurrect our life vision, future and faith.

    RESURRECTION (Too Late is never Too Late) TEXT - John 11:25 Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, will live again. INTRODUCTION Today is Resurrection Sunday; it is a day of tremendous hope and victory for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exposing The Da Vinci Code Deception

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 3, 2006
    based on 161 ratings
     | 8,955 views

    How should we as Christians respond to Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, and the movie based on this novel?

    EXPOSING THE TOP 10 LIES OF THE DA VINCI DECEPTION (By Pastor Chris Jordan – April 2009) OPENING TEXT: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." (1 Peter 3:15). The Da ...read more

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    The Betrayal Part I Series

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus prediction of betrayal, and at the actions and demeanor of Judas. The sermon ends with communion. This is part one of a two part message.

    The Betrayal Part I Dr. Paul G. Humphrey I received an email the other day that told about a really smart crook. Police in Radnor, Pa., interrogated a suspect by placing a metal Colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The Message "He’s lying" was placed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,640 views

    Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

    The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dry Brook University

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,687 views

    Boot camp is an experience one never forgets. It is a time of brutal discipline, unending work, regimented training, cold fear and acute loneliness. Yet, it is in boot camp that real soldiers are born.

    Dry Brook University Text: I Kings 17:2-7 Introduction: Boot camp is an experience one never forgets. It is a time of brutal discipline, unending work, regimented training, cold fear and acute loneliness. Yet, it is in boot camp that real soldiers are born. A soldier would never be able to serve on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007
     | 7,157 views

    God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

    My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unchangeable, Irreplaceable, Timeless Word Of God

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,935 views

    God’s Word has no equal. It is a transforming, life-changing, eternal Word.

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Unchangeable, Irreplaceable, Timeless Word of God Introduction - Memorized scripture @ Hanoi Hilton When Howard Rutledge’s plane was shot down over Vietnam, he parachuted into a little village and was immediately attacked, stripped naked, and imprisoned. For the next seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Zone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007
     | 2,618 views

    We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

    Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing In Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,175 views

    One of the important steps in growing in our faith is to "Do What He Says."

    Introduction I. John chapter 20, verses 30 and 31 state - 30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holiness And Compromise Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    Christians often compromise the holiness of God by treating Him as something common.

    Introduction: On October 31, 1983, Korean Airlines Flight 007 departed from Anchorage, Alaska, for a direct flight to Seoul, Korea. Unknown to the crew, however, the computer engaging the flight navigation system contained a 1 1/2 degree routing error. At the point of departure, the mistake was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Let The Fire Fall

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 59,186 views

    This message deals with the general corruption and worldliness of God’s people, and stresses the need for revival in the Church of our day.

    Lord, Let The Fire Fall Text: I Kings 18: 21-24 Intro: Ever since the day man discovered it, fire has been a useful tool. But man soon discovered that fire could be both friend and foe. Not only could it provide light and warmth and be use to cook food, but it could also do great harm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Grace

    Contributed by Daniel Lawson on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Sharing the Grace of God with others.

    The place of Grace Daniel Lawson New Bethel Baptist Church Collinsville, Alabama II Samuel 9:1-13 “And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? And [there was] of the house of Saul a servant whose name [was] Ziba. And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead in life and what it takes. based on Isaiah 55.

    Satisfaction Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 22nd, 2007 Intro: What does it take to “get ahead?” What would make you happy? Really satisfied with life? I tell you, it’s closer than you think, but most never reach it. In the summer of 1988 Gregory Patton found himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    New Wine

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,207 views

    The underlying reason for all of Jesus' mighty works is clearly stated in John 2:11, “In order that they might see, and seeing believe.”

    Out of the vast amount of material available to John, the writer of the Gospel, he has carefully chosen his material as an eyewitness of all Jesus did and said, In his writing he has a clear, guiding purpose. John 20:30-31 tells us, "Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forsaken No More Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,009 views

    God has a wonderful end in mind for His people. Long ago He purposed the redemption, righteousness, & restoration of the people of Zion. They may anger Him by their sin & hard heartedness, but God stands ready to save & make them holy.

    ISAIAH 62:1-12 FORSAKEN NO MORE [Revelations 2:16-17, 3:11-13] God has a wonderful end in mind for His people. Long ago He purposed the redemption, righteousness, and restoration of the people of Zion. They may anger Him by their sin and hard heartedness, but God stands ready to save and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist