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Hope At The Graveside Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

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Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Just

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2018

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While we so readily set ourselves up as judge and jury, we’re going to learn today that God alone is qualified to be the judge because He is always just and knows everything.

Our Just God Romans 3:25-31 Rev. Brian Bill July 28-29, 2018 I came across an article in the Huffington Post a week ago. Brent Gehring from Nebraska was returning home after having dinner with his daughter Emma. While he was carrying her in his arms, a man yelled at him, “What the ? Make her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became King Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2023

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Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it!

Sermon: Palm Sunday - How Jesus (God) became King! Thesis: Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it! Scripture Texts: John 12: 1-19 Jesus Anointed at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Need A Church Family

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

based on 159 ratings

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Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001

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The Stone was rolled on resurrection morning not for Jesus but for us, and that rolled away stone has a message for us today.

"The Stone Is Rolled Away!" It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning... The two got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. As they headed out on the road and as the sun began to rise the path was lined with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

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The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017

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What does the unchurched world hear when they hear us say "Prayer works" or "Prayer changes things". Is that enough of a clear message to actually mean anything to those who don't know what real prayer actually is?

Please open your Bibles to Revelation 7:9-12 which we will read in a few minutes. This past weekend we saw two groups rioting against each other in Charlottesville, WV. Two groups from polar, political extremes. Each group intent on having their own voices heard, shouting each other down and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13-14, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Fix Your Minds On Things Above

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 9, 2007

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Easter (A) -- Fix your minds on things above and not on earthly things. Believers are raised with Christ and believers are to live like Christ.

FIX YOUR MINDS ON THNGS ABOVE (Outline) April 8, 2007 - EASTER SUNDAY - Colossians 3:1-4 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: The friends of Jesus looked at the empty cross on Good Friday. They wondered what would happen next. On that first Easter they saw a tomb that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Final Word Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 23, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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No where else will you get a deeper appreciation of the person of Jesus Christ than in the book of Hebrews.

The book of Hebrews offers today’s faith weary Christian the encouragement they need to stay in the race of faith. There are many distractions to get believers side tracted. So many times of frustration and disappointment, repeating your mistakes, neglecting your commitments or losing your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2009

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You are raised to newness of life, so as John Owen once said, "be killing sin or it will be killing you."

Get A Life! Text: Ephesians 2:4 – 7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Someone once said that the English language has more clichés and slogans than any other language, especially the English used in the United States. We use all sorts of catchy phrases to get our point across and sometimes those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look At The Tomb Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

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Looking at the tomb accurately will reveal the meaning of easter.

Text: Matthew 28: 1-15 Title: Look at the tomb. Introduction “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.”(v1) The phrase “to look at” that is found here in verse 1 has a very interesting translation. It really means “to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Finger Discount

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

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Thanking God for the gift of eternal life.

Five Finger Discount gregg barbour. the Point. 6/2/03 When I was a junior in high school, I worked at a grocery store called Publix. My brother, and my best friend also worked there. We had some what of a commaradery while we were there, and anytime there was a rejection of authority, we were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: *other

Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 23, 2023

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Jesus is empathetic and enabled redeemer. Jesus is our perfect high priest—he can sympathize with our weaknesses because he has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin Tempted with flesh, eyes, powers, and thrones.

Throne of Grace, Hebrews 4:14-16 Introduction: “THE LORD IS GOOD; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.” Today, I would like to share with you from Hebrews 4:14-16. This is one of my favorite passages. I use this word almost in all my prayers. The theme is the Throne of Grace. It’s an Amazing Grace, it’s an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Reversing Tragedy Into Opportunity

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 16, 2010

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When tragedy struck the saints, it is to prove that we are standing on solid ground. Let us see the seven lessons to reverse tragedy into victory.

REVERSING TRAGEDY INTO OPPORTUNITY 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Ki 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. 2Ki 4:2 Elisha replied to her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Loss

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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The costs to those who walk away or never had a commitment to Jesus Christ

The Cost of Loss What is the cost of walking away from God? Count the cost were are told of any endeavor we involve ourselves in. Tonight I want us to consider several costs to the person who does not know, or walks away from their commitment to Christ. These are not in any order, but all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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