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  • Robert Tomas avatar

    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
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    An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

    MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Total Trust

    Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Full text, transparency, and student notes, all in one. This sermon is about letting go of trying to be good and allowing God to take control.

    Total Trust Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ill. Keith swimming…enjoying every moment, not aware of any danger, not a hint of fear. I. Finding God I John 1:3 that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pattern Of God's Will

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

    The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Few The Proud The Chosen Series

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life holiness in the midst of unimaginable persecution. If this is the message to these Christians who are under unimaginable persecution, then what is the message for us living in a free society; and

    The Few the Proud the Chosen (1 Peter 2:4-10) (Read key Center, Verse 2:9) Christ the Living Stone is Holy! 4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Working Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    Shows how the Word of God works in our lives.

    Title: The Working of the Word of God Theme: Text: 2 Timothy 3:16 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jewels From Joshua

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    Passing the tourch to the next generation

    INTRO: A few months from now the Summer Olympic Games will begin. Thousands of athletes from around the world will come to compete. Before the games begin a ceremony “lighting the Olympic Flame” will be held. This process starts in Greece (first Olympics held in 776 BC) where the torch is lit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Divine Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012
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    As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

    Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010
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     | 4,551 views

    When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

    Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Beach

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

    On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Napoleon Dynamite - Finding The Love Of Your Life

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    A Youth Group message that shares with the Youth what is truly important in finding the Love of your Life using Clips and references from "Napoleon Dynamite".

    I once knew a guy by the name of Robert. He had been looking for the girl of his dreams for several years without success. One day he told me what he was looking for in a girl. He pulled out of his pocket something that looked like a small child’s Christmas list. It was a list of qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 55,764 views

    Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Truth About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,703 views

    We as Christians have the truth found in the person of Jesus Christ. What is the problem in communicating that truth? Many people in our culture and world today don't even know the question to ask so that we can give the answer in Jesus.

    Intro: As the new year approaches we need more than ever to know who we are and what we are supposed to be about. We know in the great commandment we are told to Love God with every fiber of our being, and love each other with every fiber of our being. We also know in the Great Commission we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    We must fix our hearts upon our Lord and determine that we are going to run the Human Race, come what may.

    The Human Race 06/10/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 Text: Hebrews 12:1 Introduction The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, in the passage we just read, speaks of a city prepared for those who were called out of this world to follow God by faith. A city founded in a better country then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,820 views

    We cannot know the truth of the Trinity lest God reveal it to us. He has revealed it in His Word and continues to reveal it to believers today through His Word and thru His works.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2003 Date Preached: January 8, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Trinity Text: 1 John 5:7 Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult doctrine to understand and even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Authority To Love And Forgive

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday that highlights that we have authority to love and forgive from God.

    The Gospel reading today, highlights some extremely important points for each one of us. One that we are going to explore further is the concept of Authority in our Christian lives. But before we begin let us remember that each of us are involved in the ministry of the church. Involved in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran