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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Life Changing Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    The women discovered an empty tomb. The implications of their discovery changed their lives and ours forever.

    Mathew 28: 1-10 “A Life Changing Discovery” INTRODUCTION What would your list consist of if I were to ask you to name some of the greatest discoveries of history? This would be a list of discoveries that changed our lives. My list would include: A sun centered solar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    After The But, Preach

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 1, 2019
     | 5,367 views

    Romans 10:13 is a great promise, but it is an empty promise without the But in verse 14

    Evangelism. It is not just a good idea; it is a matter of survival. Without evangelism, there would be no Christianity, because without evangelism there would be no Christians. If we read the various accounts of Jesus’ last words to the apostles, we discover that he left no doubt at all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Breath Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021
     | 2,288 views

    Breath prayer is a form of prayer that is invading the progressive church. Is it Biblical? Is it what God desires? Where did it come from? Should we make it a part of our devotional practices? May the Lord give us discernment.

    Breath Prayer Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Authentic Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,220 views

    Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

    GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,241 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Celebrating the Lord’s Table There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank white wall and sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Lord's Supper: Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    This is the last of the three sermons on the Lord's Supper. This will cover two thoughts, Intentional and Personal Preparation for the LS.

    1. Motionless Man Bill Fuqua, the Motionless Man, is the Guinness Book of World Records champion at feeling and doing nothing. In fact, he appears so motionless during his routines at shopping malls and amusement parks that he is sometimes mistaken for a mannequin. The sign next to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jump For Joy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013
     | 4,612 views

    Many have the view of the Christian life as boring, lifeless, full of duty, ritual, and restriction.yet the picture painted in Scripture is radically opposite of this view.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Jump for Joy” Is. 35; Lk. 1:11-25 The Sunday School class for 7 year olds was barely underway when one little boy suddenly exclaimed to the teacher, “Can we hurry up? This is boring!” Immediately the little girl to his left gave him a sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Act Of Worship

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,731 views

    Worship to the true and Living God has a main attribute and that is Holiness and Righteousness. Worship is not a ritual, it is a condition of the heart each and every day of our lives.

    SCRIPTURE Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship.” INTRODUCTION: Man was created to worship God. The Psalmist said in Psalms 150:6 Let everything that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Simplicity Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 22, 2024
     | 1,476 views

    People are inundated with enough mess without having Christianity or a so-called form of it piling more complex standards, rituals, and obligations upon them.

    The Simplicity of Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- When we look around and see the asinine events that are taking place we realize our world of today is in utter turmoil as people strive for preeminence and superior individuality, we can quickly become overwhelmed with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022
     | 1,905 views

    There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

    [Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,620 views

    An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

    Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

    September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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