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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Black Hole In A Human Heart!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2018
     | 8,511 views

    Consider each human heart has a black hole, a place of emptiness, fear and loneliness. Man tries to fill this void with materialism and pleasure. Only God!

    THE BLACK HOLE IN A PERSON’S HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BLACK HOLE: an invisible area in outer space with gravity so strong that light cannot get out. EMPTINESS, VOID, BLANK DO WE HAVE A BLACK HOLE WHERE ARE HEARTS SHOULD BE? ARE WE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY BECAUSE WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2019
     | 2,784 views

    Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus and the testimony of eyewitnesses in Luke 24:1-12

    Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? What about Jesus’ resurrection? Is Resurrection Sunday the most wonderful time of the year? Paul wrote that if Christ has not been raised our preaching is in vain and so is our faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). Let’s discuss the centrality of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Almost: Decision Making

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2026
     | 235 views

    Let us consider the danger of ALMOST. TO OBEY GOD'S PLAN REQUIRES A TOTAL COMMITMENT. How many will say: ALMOST, ALMOST PERSUADED.

    DECISION MAKING: ALMOST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DO WE UNDERSTAND FAITHFULNESS? Have you heard RHONDA VINCENT’S STORY OF FAITHFULNESS? Rhonda and her family were under contract at SILVER DOLLAR CITY TO DO 5—ONE HOUR MUSIC PROGRAMS A DAY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Curse Reversed: From Ark To Empty Tomb (The Easter Sermon)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 19, 2025
     | 644 views

    From Eden's curse to resurrection triumph: God's redemption pattern perfectly fulfilled.

    The Curse Reversed: From Ark to Empty Tomb "Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:20 Introduction On that first Easter morning, when the women approached the tomb of Jesus, they expected to find death. Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sharing The Resurrection"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 2, 2013
     | 4,678 views

    This sermon focuses on how to share the resurrection with the unchurched.

    Title: Sharing the Resurrected Lord Text: John 20:1-18 Purpose: To encourage evangelism Introduction: I am a second generation Christian. Not only did I grow up in a home where my parents were both believers, but my dad was also involved in full-time ministry. I was a MK (missionar kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    Religion Can Not Satisfy Nobody Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    to show the emptiness of mere belief without experience

    "They hold an apperance of godliness" (2 Timothy 3:5). YOU SEE, WHERE CAN WE FIND TRUE SPIRITUALITY? BELOVED, IT IS NOT ABOUT RELIGION, BUT A SPIRITUAL REALITY THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED. LOOK AT THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, SHE HAD RELIGION, BUT NO HAPPINESS. LOOK AT THE PHARISEES, THEY KNEW THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 58 When God Doesn't Answer Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,641 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 58

    Isaiah 58 When God Doesn’t Answer Where’s the Results? Vs. 1-3a Check Your Motives Vs. 3b-5 The Right Approach Vs. 6-7 Prayer the Breaks Through Vs. 8-14 Intro: Is anyone there? Do you ever try to call anyone anymore? I’ve given up trying to call people under the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kings Highway

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,356 views

    No matter what the world says, Jesus is the only way.

    The Kings Highway John 14:6 The Mush god has been known to appear to millionaires on golf courses. He appears to politicians at ribbon-cutting ceremonies and to clergymen speaking the invocation on national TV at either Democratic or Republican conventions. The Mush god has no theology to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018
     | 14,479 views

    Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

    Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Heart Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 967 views

    This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.

    What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word. Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture. Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, ...read more

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  • Shelly Griffin avatar

    Religious Symbols

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    Our cross is empty.

    1 Corinthians 15:12-20 I have here some visual aids. I don’t usually do this, but today I’m going to talk about symbols, and I wanted you to see and be able to visualize the symbols I’m referring to. This is a Star of David, one of the symbols of Judaism. It’s made of two interlocking triangles ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Life: Abundant And Eternal

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 4,791 views

    The power of the empty tomb

    Easter Sunday is a day when preachers have mixed emotions. First, it’s an easy day to preach because you already know what you’re going to speak about. Second, it’s a day of stress and pressure. You know that there will probably be people in your audience who are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
     | 4,271 views

    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,703 views

    The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

    The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite