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  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Moved Upon The Face Of The Waters

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 7, 2012
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    If your life is empty, you should drink more water and have faith in God

    Read Genesis 1:1-5 I closed my eyes what do I see; darkness is everywhere. Suddenly, a light appeared in the midst. I wondered at him who caused this to happen. The bible says “let your eye be single less your whole body be full of darkness.” I knew that didn’t happen on its own, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe, Year B., Christ The King B-- Let The Truth Finish Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 15, 2021
     | 1,914 views

    "First, I preached my church empty, and then preached it full again."

    David Foster Wallace said, "The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you,” in other words, the truth has to be assimilated in your conscience before it can set you free. Stanley Hauerwas, of Duke Divinity school, says, in effect, that, when we don’t let the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Alter Call, Slain In The Spirit, And The Laying On Of Hands For Healing – Is It Ministry Or Majick Manipulation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018
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    A look at the history of the 'Alter Call' and the techniques used to bring about a decision or healing.

    Many in modern-day ministry unknowingly use Occult language and practices to get their audience to react and respond to their message. The enemy will always attempt to circumvent a sovereign work of God by crafting a cunning counterfeit to confuse Christians. What God intends for good, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "It It Time To Mount The Mountain!:

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    The children wanted "more." Joshua saw right past their complaint. There is a difference between getting a hand out and a hand up!

    Introduction: The children from the tribe of Ephraim had a complaint. They brought their concern to Joshua. They said, "We need more room. Our inheritance is not enough. We are a great people (numerically) and need a larger portion than the other tribes of Israel!" Joshua saw right past their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    God Made Him Walk But He Leaped On His On! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 2, 2011
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    There are a lot of people in this world who want a hand out, but there is just as many people in this world who want a hand up!!!!

    Acts 3:1-10-Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stress Buster Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,796 views

    People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes!

    Stress buster! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 31, 2023
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    The lines that surround Easter are often blurry, but one thing we know for sure is that the Tomb is Empty

    April 01, 2023 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3–4 (LEB) Now I make known to you, brothers, the gospel which I proclaimed to you, which you have also received, in which you also stand…. 3 For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Pointing Out To Another What We Have Experienced From God's Hand To Share

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Psalm 118

    Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Title: “Pointing out to another what we have experienced from God’s hand to share the joy of solution.” Psalm 118:1-29 This Song of Thanksgiving was sung in the context of a thank offering liturgy. We can easily divide the Psalm into two scenes: verses one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Then Came Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008
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     | 12,887 views

    HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

    THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    On The Road With Jesus: John Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 22, 2019
     | 3,875 views

    What goes through the mind of the Apostle John as he arrives at the empty tomb on that Easter morning?

    On the Road with Jesus: John John 20:1-9 and other selections from the book of John and gospel accounts April 21, 2019 – Easter During this Lenten season we have been on the road with Jesus. It has been a unique look at Jesus from those that he came in contact with. We have heard from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 454 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    The greatest wonder of all is the empty tomb, and is evidenced by Christ’s suit of clothes lying there undisturbed.

    AN EASTER SUIT W/O A WRINKLE LUKE 24:1-12 You know, today is a day when we wear our finest. Churches today all over our land are filled with people wearing floral dresses,new suits, Easter hats, gloves, patent leather shoes and on and on we could go. And by the way men, when it comes to dress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Lord Laughs

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    Human rebellion: Man’s depravity- devising, conspiring and scheming emptiness against God.

    The Lord Laughs Psalm 2:1-12NIV Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 3  “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” 4 The One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Charles Wilkins avatar

    What's The Difference? " Half Full, Half Empty" July 21, 2024

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Jul 23, 2024
     | 1,156 views

    Depending on how you chose to look at it, Life can be a glass half full or a glass half empty.

    Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Silly question, right? But it really is all about perspective, and this question can tell you a lot about a person’s mindset. Some people describe that glass as half empty. Those are the pessimists. Others see that glass as being half full. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Safe Am I

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,137 views

    In spite of David’s circumstances, David found comfort in the safety of the Lord. David realized that nothing could ever destroy the relationship that he enjoyed with God. In Psalm 4 David acknowledged his safety was totally the work of God.

    SAFE AM I PSALM 4 INTRODUCTION: David’s life was filled with pressure, pain, and persecution. In spite of the circumstances in which David found himself, David found comfort in the safety of the Lord. David realized that nothing could ever destroy the relationship that he enjoyed with God. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    The Church: The Gate Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    If you’re weary with church as usual, let’s evaluate the proper steps that we must take that will prepare us for a move of God.

    The Church; The Gate of God SHM – 11/25/01 p.m. – Text: Nehemiah 2:11-20 There are three essentials of rebuilding the gates and reclaiming the city of God: ·Preparation ·Cooperation ·Determination Preparation: Three Kinds of Preparation Are Necessary I. Head Preparation – The Development of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal