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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,687 views

    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Then Peter Stood Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020
     | 3,039 views

    Apostle Peter with the help of the Holy Spirit learned a valuable lesson of being devoted to the teaching of God and the fellowship of the saints.

    Prayer- Introduction- Do you know what the most important thing in your life is? It is not your family, your job, your house, kids, dog, money… it is your relationship with the Lord. If your relationship with the Lord is right everything else will fall into its place. Most of us learn that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Volitional Choices? Love Slave? Who Will Go?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 22, 2020
     | 2,320 views

    THE CROSS OF JESUS IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF SOME SERVANT VOLUNTEERS. Who will go? Faith calls us to give our life with love to serve others. Are we kind? Mean?

    VOLITIONAL CHOICES? WHO WILL WILLINGLY GO? LOVE SLAVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a good magnetic ear ring and a small aul that I use at the end with the LOVE SLAVE. Text: 1 Peter 5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oneness In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020
     | 4,791 views

    There are so many different barriers that can separate us from each other. As believers, we should be one in Christ which should also help us break down some of the barriers that separate.

    Introduction- Isn’t God good? We as believers in America have opportunity to gather in a place of worship and lift up the name of Jesus without someone busting down the door- At least today. We have a God who not only wants to save us, but a God who wants to deliver us, protect us, dwell with us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Will They Know God Loves Them? Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 13, 2019
     | 7,681 views

    How do people know that you are a Christian? What it is about you and your life when they look at you that says, "They're one of them Christ followers"? And what is your life telling them about Christianity and Christ?

    INTRO: How do people know that you are a Christian? Is it by the way you live? Is it because you don’t do certain things that they do? You don’t say the same words that they do or watch the same filth or hang out with the same people? Is it because they know that you go to church on Sundays? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Easter--Are You Listening?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

    It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 23, 2012
     | 5,556 views

    The only right motive for serving the Lord is to be moved, compelled by, animated by the love of Christ. We love Him only when we are convinced that He first loved us.

    How The Church Grows 1-22-2012 Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Scripture Reading Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. …. Going to verse 35 we read 35 Who shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of The Surrendered Life

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,561 views

    This is a sermon about the promises of God that are just that - promises He intends to keep. They are as valid today as they were when He made them. They are for those who are His children through thier faith in Jesus Christ.

    Power of the Surrendered Life I Kings 17 Intro: Hi! My name is Tim and I like to be in control. I like things to go my way. I like to know what’s coming and what I’m going to do about it. Deep down inside, all of us like to be in control, to be the boss of our own destiny. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lighten Up! Series

    Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting your

    Lighten Up? Opening Video: Patch Adams Joy Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,093 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,031 views

    Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

    “I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter--The Foundation Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,201 views

    What is the common denominator of the Christian faith

    Easter—the Foundation of Our Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The Corinthian church was beset by a number of serious problems. One of the serious problems involved the unity of the believers. This can be seen in that there were at least four groups that claimed to follow one Christian leader over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Wedding Ceremony For Danielle Spurgeon And Chris Kaufman

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    In a world where this is so much confusion on the subject of marriage, this biblically based ceremony includes a full transcript including vows, exchange of rings, and a meaningful sand ceremony.

    On behalf of both the Spurgeon and the Kaufman families, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here. I know that it means a great deal to Danielle and Chris to have you all here with them on this very special occasion. Most of us are familiar with the creation story found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "a New Way Forward"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,339 views

    A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

    “A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Into The Night: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 7,006 views

    The series explores the night Jesus was arrested through the eyes of 3 people. This 3rd sermon deals with the events of that night through the perspective of Jesus Christ.

    INTO THE NIGHT: JESUS Jesus has had a big week. He entered into Jerusalem as the celebrated King riding a donkey colt as people lined the streets praising Him. On Thursday night, Jesus is eating His last meal with His disciples, Judas already having made the deal to betray Him on Tuesday. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist