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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020
     | 6,696 views

    Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

    Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 1, 2013
     | 5,099 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining factor of the Christian life bringing us into full harmony with God.

    For the Christian, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important thing to celebrate. Christianity is the only “religion” that suffers abuse because of its holidays. Imagine if we would start making fun of the pagan holidays? Or what about other religion's holidays? What about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 107 ratings
     | 84,109 views

    What do people visit cemeteries to find? Dead people. So, why would the angels ask "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

    OPEN: In the last century, there was a very prominent British philosopher named Bertrand Russell who had a interesting view of life and death. He wrote: “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lazarus: A Dead Man Who Becomes A Picture Of Life

    Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013
     | 5,470 views

    Lazarus is a picture of us as believers in Christ.

    You guys have heard me say many times the reason we love to gather in here is because it allows us to remember the greatness of the God we want to serve all week long and how what we're doing right now is a corporate celebration, a corporate encouragement and exhortation, but worship is what we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,613 views

    Discussion and teaching about ghosts and speaking to the dead.

    “I see dead people.” I bet that’s not a phrase you ever thought you’d hear from a pulpit. Is it? “I see dead people,” is a popular line from a psychological/horror movie called The Sixth Sense. In this 1999 movie a young boy, named Cole, is a clairvoyant who is able to communicate with people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025
     | 563 views

    Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

    What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are You Alive Or Dead?" Ecc. Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,136 views

    Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late!

    “Are you Alive or Dead?” Ecc. Pt. 10 Opening Illustration: Prophecy fulfilled by Blue Fish TV Thesis: Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late! Scripture Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,401 views

    We do it all the time, looking for living things in dead places. This sermon is an Easter sunrise message designed to remind us our faith is all about life, not death.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, The following sermon was prepared for Easter Sunrise service at our church. I never got to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,884 views

    This sermon suggests seven consequences if the resurrection of the dead is false. But, because the resurrection of the dead is true, we have hope!

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dead Man Talking: The Reality Of A Place Called Hell

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    What would the dead tell us if they could speak to us from beyond the grave?

    "Dead Man Talking: the reality of a place called Hell" Matthew 7:13-23 In 1875 General William Booth shared what happened to be a prophetic message of the greatest danger facing the Church in the 20th Century of being a false gospel that would preach Conversion without Conviction, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anonymous Apostles And The World’s Worst Traitor (Matthew 10:1-4)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2025
     | 310 views

    Our look at the Twelve apostles concludes with the last four on the list - James the Less, Simon the Zealot, Jude Thaddeus, and the apostle who threw his calling away, Judas Iscariot.

    When we look at the lives of the twelve men whom Jesus chose to be His apostles, we need to make a notation. None of these men would be known today except for the fact that Jesus chose to pull them out from obscurity and ordinary situations. None of them were of renown or any type of prominence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Evidence Jesus Really Rose From The Dead!

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,348 views

    When the disciples knew that Jesus had risen from the dead, their sorrow turned to great joy; their fear turned to boldness. Their faith in Jesus grew stronger, therefore, they were willing to risk their lives for Jesus.

    Introduction: Let's read Matthew 28:1-15. On Feb. 27, 1991, at the height of Desert Storm, Ruth Dillow received a heartbroken message from the Pentagon. It stated that her son, Clayton Carpenter, Private 1st Class, had stepped on a mine in Kuwait and was dead. Ruth Dillow later wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dry Bones Breathe

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 23,960 views

    Life can come to dead people, dead churches, and dead places through the power of God.

    "Dry Bones Breathe!" (Or, Dead Men Live!) Ez. 37:1-14 Intro: Don’t give in to the temptation to yawn and think, "oh, just the vision of the valley of dry bones." One of the hardest things we have to combat in our reading of the Scriptures is the bland monotony of reading and re-reading a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Letter To Sardis Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,288 views

    The seven spirits of God. Who or what are the seven stars. The commendation, Condemnation, warning, and promise.

    I. Introduction A. The city of Sardis was almost due East of Smyrna about 30 miles or so 1. The original city was built on a high mesa a. Three sides of the mesa were virtually straight up b. The fourth side was very steep and rough c. After time the city grew beyond the bounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Plans A Surprise Party Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2024
     | 924 views

    Jesus is telling all that He is about to fulfill the prophecy of Ezekiel.

    Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent 2024 So what words were those that convinced a number of Christ’s listeners that He was (and is) the prophet foretold by Moses and so many other of the early prophets? Our lectionary is not very helpful there, so we go right to chapter 7 of St. John’s Gospel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic