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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Resurrection Of Deliverance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 22, 2025
     | 259 views

    1 of? Mark records some of the historical events that surround the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ. True Deliverance is found in the resurrected Jesus....He IS our Deliverance! ?How” or “Why? is true deliverance found in Jesus’ resurrection? The Resurrection of Deliverance informs your...

    The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Sunday & Wednesday the week before last, we looked at: ‘The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE’—Mk. 15:1-47 Today, we’ll delve into: The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Need: People struggle with various means of so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024
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    Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

    Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Easter Egg Hunts Should Be Held In Graveyards Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 27, 2024
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     | 891 views

    A lot of grumpy bunkem occurs in outraged articles in the press about how our country isn't like what is was in the "good ol' Christian days" - but these grumpy ol' codgers have forgotten the truth and joy of the Easter message!

    What stories have you seen about Easter in the news? {take any suggestions} Two jumped out at me - and both of them were about Easter Eggs. In the first story a Doctor Andrew Kelso had written an article advising people not to scoff all their Easter Eggs in one go. There was an uproar. He can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lets Play - The Blame Game

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 18,357 views

    In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

    Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A January Inventory

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to do some instrospective thinking!

    Evening Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JANUARY INVENTORY Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. In nearly every business there should be a yearly inventory.Removing of old stock. Determining the assets of the present situation. Rearranging to better suite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch Your Weakness

    Contributed by Joel Carwile on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Dealing with our weaknesses before we are destroyed by them.

    Watch Your Weakness One weakness can destroy you. Your refusal to recognize it guarantees your destruction. Recognition of your dominant weakness can save you a thousand nights of tears, failure and devastation. Things that begin small can become huge. Your weakness is a like a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Madman

    Contributed by David Dailey on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    With Jesus you can be what you never could before.

    MADMAN Our text is from Mark 5:1-20. It is about the demon possessed man who dwelt among the tombs. Verse 3 says that no man could bind him, not even with chains. Verse 5 says he was always crying and cutting himself with stones. I am always amazed at how Jesus is always able to separate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

    SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Appears

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,786 views

    A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

    Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Keys To Adaptability

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

    Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Paradox Of Freedom

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

    ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Consistent Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Use the principles to improve the consistency of your discipline in your home.

    Family Security: Consistently Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 We come to our third message in this series. The springboard for this series was an acrostic I came across in some material by John Maxwell. If we want to build secure families, these six characteristics are essential. Six Characteristics of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Love The Harvest? Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    An examination into the Christians attitude toward evangelism

    “Do You Love The Harvest?” Mt. 9:35-38 Introduction · In the book, “Every Believer, A Minister,” Dr. Rex D. Edwards graphically paints the pathetic picture of far too many Christians today. o “We sing the words of the hymn ‘Onward Christian Soldier,’ and wait to be drafted into His service. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Is Still The Same.

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    To get people know that in all these different churches we still must have he same mission.

    SUBJECT: THE MISSION IS STILL THE SAME SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:7 There have been numerous changes in the which church and religion are concerned. Some people doctrine one way, and some do it another. We have Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Holiness, and now we have Non-Denominational. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    Being wealthy monetarily does not mean we have the right be inactive spiritually.

    Where are the rich? James 5:1-6 Introduction I was looking at this scripture wondering what the Lord wanted to say from this passage and I thought well we are dealing with the rich maybe we should look at the Biblical perspective of money. I am learning when I think to much about a message it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal