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  • Nche Takoh avatar

    Making Friends

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,443 views

    The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

    MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

    John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gifts From The Grave"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 21, 2014
     | 4,261 views

    Five gifts given to God's children because of the resurrection or the empty tomb.

    “Gifts from the Grave” Text: Luke 24:1-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction When we lived in Hawaii, one of the great blessings was seeing these three cemeteries: Punchbowl; the Valley of the Temples; and the Arizona Memorial. We didn’t know anyone buried in these three locations but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your Well Isn't Deep Enough

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 3, 2021
     | 1,695 views

    What do you depend on when you come up empty

    When your well isn't deep enough John 4:11 1. To Satisfy you ch 4: 17:&18 Jer 2:13. Isa 58:11 2. To Sustain you ch 4:15 Rev 7:16-17. Isa 41:17-18 3. To Save you ch 4:13-14 Isa 12:3. Rev 21:6. Jn 7:37 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (1) Celebrate Good Times Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025
     | 200 views

    John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

    Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "He Is Not Here; He Has Risen!"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,754 views

    EASTER (RESURRECTION) SUNDAY - Proclaim God's truth boldly that Christ is not here. Christ has risen. See and hear the proof (Jesus' tomb is empty). Go and share this truth (Jesus' tomb is empty).

    “HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN!” (Outline) April 24, 2011 - Easter Sunday - LUKE 24:1-11 INTRO: There was a lot of uncertainty as the women walked to the tomb on that first Easter Sunday. They went to the tomb of Jesus still in shock with grief at the death of Jesus. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Last Supper: A Table Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,690 views

    Matthew 26:17-29 recounts the poignant moments when Jesus shared His final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. It's a meal filled with deep symbolism and a message of grace.

    "The Last Supper: A Table of Grace" Introduction: Today, we gather around God's Word to explore the profound significance of the Last Supper, a meal that transcends time and culture. Matthew 26:17–29 recounts the poignant moments when Jesus shared His final meal with His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015
     | 5,238 views

    Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

    “”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,932 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time To Run: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    the main message of the empty tomb is the power of God. that very same power of God at the resurrection is for me and for you.

    Time To Run: Hearing God’s Heart Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:1-4 Resurrection Sunday, Apr 8, 2006 Intro: Many years ago, when I was in Junior High, I did a run. I joined the track team. Now, here is a picture of me in junior high… that is one chunky grade 9 kid… if it isn’t clear enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Desperate Need For Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 18, 2020
     | 5,110 views

    Everybody desperately needs to believe in Jesus Christ: 1. Because He is the only hope for justification (vs. 19-24). 2. Because He is the only hope for redemption (vs. 24). 3. Because He is the only hope for propitiation (vs. 24-26). 4. Because He is the only hope for righteousness (vs. 20-31).

    Our Desperate Need for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 3:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 17, 2016 (Revised October 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 3, and remember that it begins like the closing argument in a trial where all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4. We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 34,545 views

    All Christians should rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit more and our own wisdom less. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, all Christians have been given the mind of Christ.

    INTRO: A man receives a free ticket to the Super Bowl from his company. Unfortunately, when he arrives at the stadium he realizes the seat is in the last row in the corner of the stadium-he is closer to the Goodyear Blimp than the field. About halfway through the first quarter he notices an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Live Fully In Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 422 views

    Many people today feel empty. Despite full calendars, full bank accounts, full wardrobes—they feel hollow inside. The world promises fulfilment, but it delivers fleeting moments and lasting emptiness.

    Go! And Live Fully in Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 (NLT) Opening Prayer Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for the power of Your Word and the presence of Your Spirit. We thank You for Jesus—fully God, fully man, our Redeemer, and King. Speak to us now, Lord. Open our minds to truth, our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are Your Priorities? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,475 views

    Living with an eternal perspective will aid us in prioritizing our priorities

    What are your Priorities? Part 1 Note… Message illustrations and some points provided by Phillip Krueger, SermonCentral Text: Ecc. 3:1-13 1. He hath put the World- literally, eternity… in our hearts… 2. We are eternal beings, it has been part of our DNA from the beginning We did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Dirges, Grief, And Other Sad Things Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2022
     | 2,288 views

    In the midst of our sadness and anger and guilt and anxiety and shock which we can roll up into one word ‘grief,’ we must call on God and give our grief over to Him allowing Him to bind up our hearts with His strength and His peace.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIRGES, GRIEF, AND OTHER SAD THINGS 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 55:1-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION When I think about grief, three episodes in my life come to mind. First, I think about a gentleman with whom I served for over 9 year in ministry. Up until recently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ