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  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Stone Is Rolled Away

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 1,359 ratings
     | 99,454 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hollowness Of Heartless Devotion

    Contributed by Dr. Rod Mattoon on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,905 views

    This message deals with the issue of insincere devotion and love for the Lord. It addresses the issue of why believers drift far away from the Lord sometimes. It is one of the messages in the book Treasures from Isaiah, Volume 1 written by Dr.Mattoon

    The Hollowness of Heartless Devotion Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Let me ask you a question. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 412 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    The Ministry of Encouragement Introduction: So here we are in week 6 of our series “Truth or Trash” So far we covered: 1. The Power of Words 2. Taming the Tongue 3. Speaking the Truth in Love 4. Words of Gratitude 5. Guarding Against Gossip and this week 6. “The Ministry of Encouragement” Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Every Action Matters Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025
     | 770 views

    We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

    Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023
     | 3,359 views

    Christians who want a breakthrough – who desire freedom need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (their fleshly desires) or by their spirit (The desires of Jesus).

    Opening video: Exodus – Bondage to Freedom Series: Mens Seminar Watershed! Thesis: We are in a cosmic war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with our spirit and with our flesh (the soulish realm). The truth is our spirit, or our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,781 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017
     | 8,211 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fix Your Minds On Things Above

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Look At The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,031 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stone Is Rolled Away

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,849 views

    "WHY WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY?" AND "FOR WHOM WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY FOR?" Was it rolled away for Jesus? No, he was already gone. And besides, the risen Son of God doesn’t need anyone to do anything for Him. So who was the stone rolled away for?

    3-24-03 The Stone is Rolled Away It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning. The two got up and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Is In The Box

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 25, 2018
     | 7,434 views

    This is my Christmas 2018 message. It's about having an intimate relationship with Jesus versus having a superficial relationship with Him.

    The Gift Is In The Box Scriptures: Prov. 20:11; John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:11; Luke 7:36-50 In 2017 I did a series entitled “It’s Time to Grow Up.” In that series I shared with you the differences between a mature Christian and one that is not mature. One of the foundation Scriptures was found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "who Was That Masked Man?"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,661 views

    Jesus came to earth as "God incognito" and many never recognized him.

    We all probably at one time or another have seen the old TV show “The Lone Ranger.” He always rode in on that great white steed “Silver” accompanied by his faithful sidekick “Tonto.” He’d ride into town ready to deal with the “Do-Badders.” Of course his identity was perfectly camouflaged by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Radical Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    Discover two truths Paul taught the Corinthian believers about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.

    The Radical Truth about the Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:12-34 [Come in from That’s My King video] And you know why he is King? Because the tomb is empty! That’s right, First Family, others have claimed to be king, and prophets and leaders have tried to be pseudo-Messiahs. But only One has come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know God's Will Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Feb 12, 2009
     | 5,154 views

    Biblical principles whereby we may know and understand God’s will and direction for our lives

    II. How to Know God’s Will Part 2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The prophet Jeremiah speaks saying: 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [Jer. 29:11] God has thoughts about His people; He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Need A Miracle

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 74,403 views

    A Miracle: It is an event beyond the power of any human being; an event beyond any physical law. it is a supernatural occurrence or a wonderful thing brought about by the power of God.

    I NEED A MIRACLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, we are considering a message entitled, “I need a miracle.” 2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal