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  • David Dunn avatar

    Why Reaching The Top Still Feels So Empty

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 30, 2025
     | 72 views

    Success cannot heal the soul; only God’s whisper restores us. When we quit running, God meets us, feeds us, and makes us whole.

    Part One There are moments in life when you do everything right—moments when the victory is undeniable, the applause is loud, the outcome is clear—and yet something inside you feels strangely hollow. It’s bewildering. You should feel triumphant, settled, validated. But instead, the deepest parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 26, 2019
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     | 5,901 views

    A review of the Bible reveals there are over 350 names used to identify Jesus. Why are there so many different names and titles for Jesus? What is the importance of these various names?

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Over the last few years I took it upon myself to explore the genealogy of my family. I focused first on my Mother’s side of the family since she primarily of Northern European stock. My Father’s side of the family is principally from Mexico and would be much more problematic in ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024
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    I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

    Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,780 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Not Here

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on May 16, 2009
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     | 3,425 views

    The tomb speaks

    He is Not Here I The tomb speaks of darkness. God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 II The tomb speaks of defeat. He shall rule with a rod of iron. Rev, 19:15 III The tomb speaks death I am the resurrection and the Life John 11:25 IV The tomb speaks of grief. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    In Christ You Have It All

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2014
     | 7,087 views

    Feeling like something is missing in your life? Maybe you shouldn't. Or maybe you should! What really completes a person?

    Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave Martin avatar

    They Saw Much When They Saw Nothing

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 30, 2013
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    Easter, Resurrection

    They Saw Much When They Saw Nothing Text: Luke 24:1-12 When the disciples were with Jesus, it seemed as if everything Jesus said to them went in one ear and right out the other. They never quite seemed to "get it" when Jesus was alive. They never understood about His Kingdom until after He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
     | 4,615 views

    Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

    A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Resurrection And The Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2016
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     | 9,108 views

    A sermon for Easter Sunday.

    "The Resurrection and the Life" John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene stood outside the tomb crying. Mary had been one of Jesus' closest followers. You see, Jesus had many more followers than just the 12 disciples. There were a number of women who were part of His ministry as well--part of His inner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Travis Leib avatar

    Have You Made Your Mind Up ?

    Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 21, 2019
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     | 4,011 views

    A rumor of a risen savior, and an empty tomb was not enough to convince.

    Recently, the news has been captivated with the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral. There are thousands that are grieving the loss of many artifacts and history telling items. The cathedral was a celebrated icon, for what it contained inside, which is now lost. The greatest medieval cathedral ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Racing To The Tomb Lesson 34 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,653 views

    The resurrection is the basis of eternal life that is promised to all that believe in Jesus Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION TO THE RESURRECTION 1. Fundamental to everything a Christian believer is the miracle of the physical resurrections of Jesus from the dead. 2. B. B. Warfield called it, “the cardinal doctrine of our system: on it all other doctrines stand.” 3. Every sermon in Acts includes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Resurrection And Victory Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
     | 1,039 views

    His death and resurrection has changed individuals, people groups, nations, and empires. My resurrection is fundamental to your faith. “The gospel, I died for your sins . . . I was buried . . . after three days I arose” (1 Cor. 15:5).

    ** Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY RESURRECTION IS FOUNDATIONAL STONE OF ETERNITY 1. Because the world rejects Me, they will reject My resurrection. a. Guards slept and disciples stole body. b. Swoon theory. c. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022
     | 2,127 views

    The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

    4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curtis Mathis avatar

    "just As He Said"

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,278 views

    Yes, Easter has passed…but I think I will remain here, at the tomb, yet a little longer…

    RED OAK BAPTIST Pastor Curtis Mathis 4/24/2022 – Sunday AM Matthew 28:6 “…JUST AS HE SAID… Introduction: Well, another Easter has come and gone, the baskets of goodies have been delivered, families have gathered, meals have been eaten, eggs have been hunted, and the peace lilies have left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Tombs Could Talk

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
     | 2,578 views

    This message looks at the early morning arrival of the women to anoint the body of Jesus and what they though as compared to what they experienced

    IF TOMBS COULD TALK MARK 16:1–6 WHEN THE SABBATH WAS OVER, MARY MAGDALENE, MARY THE MOTHER OF JAMES, AND SALOME BOUGHT SPICES SO THAT THEY MIGHT GO TO ANOINT JESUS’ BODY. 2 VERY EARLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, JUST AFTER SUNRISE, THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY TO THE TOMB 3 AND THEY ASKED EACH OTHER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist