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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Importance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 29,100 views

    The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our lives.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher was explaining to a group of small children about the death and resurrection of Jesus. She made a crude cross out of some sticks and explained how Jesus was nailed to the cross. And little boy responded by saying, "Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    I believe in Jesus Christ because: 1. He makes life work. 2. He is the only way. 3. I have experienced him. 4. He is Lord.

    It was a beautiful summer evening in Shadyside, Ohio, where I had taken the youth group down to the Ohio River for our meeting. It was an interesting time, not only because we had fun talking and eating by the fire, but also because we had unexpected visitors. From across the river, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    I Just "Gotta” Wear Shades! Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    God desires for you to have a future and a hope!

    Life gives us plenty of reasons for despair, doesn’t it? When disappointment comes, I sometimes think about a quote: “It doesn’t matter how far you fall, but how high you bounce.” Once, I shared the first part with someone hoping they would finish the last part and end up being encouraged. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Happy After Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Rock-The Roll- The Resurrection

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 82,298 views

    We Today need to check the rock watch it roll and become a part of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    The Rock – The Roll – The Resurrection! Thesis: We Today need to check the rock watch it roll and become a part of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sermon 2003 Text: Matthew 28:1-15; Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evangelism

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 26,899 views

    How evangelism integrates into church life.

    Let’s imagine that you have somehow come into possession of an important piece of information that affects every single person you know. Everyone in your neighborhood. Everyone in your family. Everyone you work with. Everyone you meet at the bank, or the grocery store, or the mall as you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Huddleston avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 24,678 views

    An envangelistic message based on the popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"

    "Is That Your Final Answer?" It’s amazing what catches on and what doesn’t in our culture, isn’t it? ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" became a smash hit last year and a rating champions-so much so that they run the show several night a week. Regis Philbin has become a superstar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4th Of July - I’ve Gotta Be Free!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 405 ratings
     | 69,842 views

    What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our forefathers made an equally strong declaration of dependence upon Almighty God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. Today the United States is celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look back at that event we need to realize that it was a fateful & very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation: Is This Vehicle Safe To Drive Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Are you trusting in the right thing for salvation?

    Life in the Fast Lane Salvation: Is This Vehicle Safe To Drive? Luke 18:26 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 12, 2004 Introduction Is safety an issue with you when you jump in a car to go somewhere? There was a time in my life when it wasn’t. I have always been the kind of guy who figured that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Jesus Love For His Own

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,746 views

    Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

    JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Where Do You Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

    Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!!

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,020 views

    If we don’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything. We are living in days where God’s people need to make a stand.

    Don’t Just Do Something – Stand There!! Many times during situations of panic you hear someone say, “Don’t just stand there, do something!” Then you see people running around like headless chickens, not achieving very much, but doing something. The three Hebrew children had a choice…don’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    I'm God And I Approved This Message

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,573 views

    In our text we find a powerful Political Event taking shape. One of the most Powerful Political Events of its Time. We find a King attempting to exert His Leadership in the midst of troubled times and political unrest. There are some stark similariti

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Baptist Church Rochester, NY Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:00 a.m. Worship Service RevWLawason@aol.com TITLE: I’M GOD AND I APPROVED THIS MESSAGE SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-6 In nine (9) days our country will head to the polls to vote for our next Political and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Personal Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Many people today claim to be Christians yet have no idea what that really means. All too often we have stripped Christianity of all its content and meaning in an attempt to win converts. But Christianity does have content. Its content is the Gospel and t

    I read the transcript of an interesting interview this week. The religion reporter from a newspaper was asking a person in her town about his faith. But what was interesting was that she didn’t just ask a couple of basic questions. She started off by asking him point blank what he believed. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Temple Without Walls Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,747 views

    The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

    Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational