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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lay The Shovel Down

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2023
     | 1,793 views

    Have you ever dug a hole so deep that you had trouble escaping it. The first thing to survive this adversity hole is to throw down your shovel and quit digging.This trap can be deadly.

    LAY THE SHOVEL DOWN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) 1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Is One Baptism Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 8, 2023
     | 2,611 views

    Various churches have various teachings and various practices concerning baptism. But that does not mean that the Bible does not provide us with a good understanding of the will of God in the matter of baptism.

    Alba 5-7-2023 THERE IS ONE BAPTISM Ephesians 4:5 The story is told of a preacher who had just starting serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached about baptism. Finally, the chairman of the elders approached him and said, “Preacher, we get the point about baptism, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Dobbs avatar

    New Life When We Need It

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 6, 2025
     | 180 views

    In Ezekiel 37 we find ourselves … from times of spiritual dryness and death, God desires to breathe new life just when we need it.

    NEW LIFE WHEN WE NEED IT Ezekiel 37:1–14 Introduction A few weeks ago, we began a trio of lessons from the Major Prophets. All who are Thirsty, Come - a message from Isaiah encouraging a turn to God. Hope where we least expected it - a message from Jeremiah to those exiled. Today, we will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Bones Of Elisha Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    Elisha was a powerful prophet for God, but at the end of his life he gave gifts to two men that can help us learn how to tell others about Jesus.

    A little girl had just finished her first week of school and she complained to her mother. She said: “I’m WASTING my time. I can’t read, I can’t write—and they won’t let me talk!” That little girl was upset that she was wasting her time! And the question I want you to consider this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Cobb avatar

    How To Raise The Dead

    Contributed by Gene Cobb on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    Why should the TV evangelists get all the glory... We can raise the dead.

    John 11:38-44 (KJV) 38Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hager avatar

    The So What Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    Belief in the resurrection carries with it implicastions for the way we live out our lives.

    The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

    March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Stones

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002
    based on 494 ratings
     | 35,487 views

    The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

    MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elizabeth McCaskill avatar

    Because He Went Through

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,021 views

    so many of us sit around and talk about what we cannot not do; and how we can not make it; but you need to know this morning, that Jesus has already made a way for us to make it through any situation we may face.

    When we read the Book of John, we find that it is different from the other three Gospel. The first three gospels Matthews, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic gospels. They are called synoptic gospels because they describe many of the same events in the life of Jesus. However, Johns writes about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Bethlehem's Baby Became Calvary's Christ

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    The risen Christ should be the focus of Christmas and the command to follow Him the mission

    " Bethlehem’s baby, Calvary’s Christ " John 1:14-29 IT’S VERY EASY FOR PREACHERS TO WALK ON THIS HOLY GROUND AND SPEAK ABOUT A BABY WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES TUCKED AWAY IN A MANGER. WE AS PEOPLE HAVE NO PROBLEM CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD IN SOME FAR DISTANT LAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Jesus Is Coming Back

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 22,671 views

    We have won the victory through Jesus Christ, but why aren’t we living that way?

    So much of the time I see Christians walking around with their heads hanging down saying “woe is me, woe is me, the sky is falling”. Where is our joy? Where is our peace? Jesus hung on that cross and took on our sins and rose from the grave on the third day, He declared victory over death, hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    God's Wrath In Our Day Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    God’s wrath is His reaction to sin and evil. Many today have a misunderstanding of God’s wrath in that they compare God’s wrath to man’s anger. Man’s anger is sin. God’s wrath is the result of His righteousness.

    By Greg Johnson August 27, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God’s wrath is His reaction to sin and evil. Many today have a misunderstanding of God’s wrath in that they compare God’s wrath to man’s anger. Man’s anger is manifested in fits of rage, retaliation, screaming, shouting, abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Power Of Attorney, Given By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,987 views

    Jesus has invested us with Divine Power of Attorney to transact his earthly business with his word of truth to bless, to serve, to forgive and tell others of God’s love and peace in Jesus. His prayer is that we remain in a contemporary culture which see

    In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2006 Text: John 17:11, 14-21 Redeemer “Power of Attorney-Given by Jesus’” A few years ago Colleen and I were asked to take care of her aunt. We were given “Power of Attorney” to transact her business for her. When you are preparing your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Establishing A Personal Memorial

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

    Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    295 – Unashamed Evangelism

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    What did the woman at the well have to say? How did she say it? What impact did she make?

    Illustrate Humor: Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He tried to climb out but the walls were too slippery. Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist