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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

    "...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Christmas Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,711 views

    As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

    If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sacrificial Giving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,511 views

    These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.

    Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Refuse To Let Go... Get Off My Back?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023
     | 1,507 views

    Spiritual death: A convicted murderer in Roman days had to be shackled face to face, hand to hand, feet to feet to the corpse of the person he killed. Sometimes we must shake off the poisonous viper in the fire and go forward, forgiven.

    REFUSE TO LET GO… VS SHAKE IT OFF… GET OFF MY BACK! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) (Props: I have 6 fishing worms to represent baby snakes, I have one huge rubber snake to represent a huge problem as an obstacle that will be impossible to over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,324 views

    Tonight we are going to look at the familiar story of the wise men coming to see baby Jesus. Although months after Christ’s birth, they share a place in historical first Christmas. From their part of this story we see how we need to celebrate Christmas.

    How to Celebrate Christmas - Get them talking: How does your family celebrate Christmas? - Christmas around the world Illustration: Replacement Santa Text: Matthew 2:1-12 The “wise men”, or Maji, were the ancient equivalent Jedi Knights – superb knowledge of math, science, astronomy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living With Christ Ahead

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty.

    Living With Christ Ahead of You Text: Daniel 11:32 Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty. NKJ Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,583 views

    Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

    John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Living In A Bubble? Clique

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2018
     | 4,698 views

    We are living in a dilemma of emptiness and loneliness because of this huge enemy giant of CLIQUES. Small exclusive groups will hinder growth bring many problems. BE INCLUSIVE.

    LIVING IN A BUBBLE? EMPTY, LONELY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where does EMPTINESS and LONELINESS grow? Why do we seem to live in a wonderful world and we face the giants of fear, worry, loneliness and emptiness in a land of plenty? Why accept the FIFTH WHEEL FEELING? WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015
     | 3,001 views

    When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

    The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Cheap Antiseptic To Deaden The Pain

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    Chuck Swindoll says, "Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2015) ILL. Chuck Swindoll wrote, “Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life.” Can that possibly be true? Well, have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Visit To The Tomb Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    The Christian can rejoice as we envision the empty tomb and the wonderful promise given by our Lord that "because I live, ye shall live also."

    A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6 I. THE PERSON REFERRED TO: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah (6:1) said: "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and His glory filled the temple." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    25 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Championships are won when the stands are empty. We make daily choices that may not be glamorous but are foundational to our faith. Only in difficult times are the foundations tested.

    25 Pentecost A Matthew 25:1-13 10 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen There is a slogan written on the walls of a football locker room somewhere that says, “Championships are won when the stands are empty”. When you think about it you know it is true. If it were not for hard work at many practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Is Jesus Mark On You?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    The trademark of the living Christ should be something that others will clearly notice and readily recognize upon those that call themselves followers of the Christ. Yield to the Holy Spirit allow him to mold you and transform you more and more into the image of Jesus.

    If we are Honest ... Often ... When we are shopping, ...... we will look for name brands that we know. For brands ... that we ... trust. We often recognize those products ... by their trademarks ...... or by ... their ... logos. Companies spend millions of dollars on research ... in order that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Wait Is On

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    Waiting is essential to the spiritual life. But waiting as a disciple of Jesus is not an empty waiting. It is a waiting with a promise in our hearts that makes already present what we are waiting for.

    The Wait Is On Advent #1 Nov 27, 2011 Intro: What do the following have in common: • Doctor’s office • Holiday shopping • Connecting flights • Red light • Advent Can you guess? The answer is waiting, and that that is what we are going to explore together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    It Only Takes A Little

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 3,011 views

    When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

    I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist