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  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Cupped And Committed

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
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    A sermon for duck-hunting season when we had several hunters visiting us, most Christian, some not.

    Cupped & Committed April 9, 2006 Scripture: Mark 8:34 He called the crowd and his disciples to himself and said to them, ‘If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross, and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Grant avatar

    It Is Well

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 28, 2023
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    "It is well", must have been the theme phrase of this Shunamite woman's life. She knew that there are things in life that we cannot control and yet she demonstrated her faith in God by keeping the standard in the face of extreme trials, knowing that He was in complete control.

    2 Kings 4:14-26 (NKJV) “It is Well” January 27, 2023 The United Kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC). Our text takes place around 850 BC - Elisha was God’s prophet to the Northern kingdom. He was the son of a farmer, Shaphat, and also understudy of Elijah. At Elijah’s ascension ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    I'm Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,987 views

    A message that deals with the emptiness which is experienced when we are trying to do what is right !

    I’m Doing The Right Things, So Why Do I Feel Empty ? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    How To Please God?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 4, 2013
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    All of us want to please God. No greater joy is there than to know that you are a pleasing vessel unto the Lord. What does it take to please God?

    Micah 6:6-8 Introduction: As a contemporary of Isaiah, Micah was born in Judah and prophesied in Jerusalem. Micah was a country preacher, he was poor and he spoke to the poor or common person. After sharing the prophecy concerning the birthplace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    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

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    Divine Intervention

    Contributed by Sunny Nkwor on Aug 7, 2002
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     | 117,758 views

    DIVINE INTERVENTION Luke Chapter 5:1-9 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waitin

    DIVINE INTERVENTION Luke Chapter 5:1-9 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 5:4 For an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 22, 2006
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    Shut up and Fish!!!

    You can’t catch fish if you don’t have any bait on your hook!!! Mat 4:18-20 18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,153 views

    The Filling of the Holy Spirit. What it is, and why we should seek it. The Christian is already indwelt, but is he filled yet? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall Ephesians 5:18 To maintain a vigorous, active life, one must be healthy. Good health comes from a particular and a planned program of physical care. If I follow this plan I can feel the benefit in many ways. Someone said, "If I had known I would live this long, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Friends

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
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    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

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Do The Father's Will

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Do the Father’s Will 1) Not with empty words 2) But with repentant actions

    I’d like your opinion. I called a couple of mechanics to take a look at my car. The first man I talked to was very rude. He said he had no time for me and hung up while I was still holding the phone to my ear. You can imagine my surprise then when later that afternoon this same mechanic showed up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    They Came

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    An exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the women as they visited the empty tomb and their relevance for us

    They came because somebody had to. They came because it was expected. They came because the men were too scared to come out of hiding. They came because it was the women’s job anyway. They came because it was only right and proper. They came because they were in mourning. They came because all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Chris Thron avatar

    Life On The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    How can the modern professional cope with the overwhelming sense of emptiness and irrelevance?

    Faced with the challenge of Corinth, Paul rolled up his sleeves and got right down to basics. He determined to put aside all other practical and doctrinal issues and focused entirely on Jesus Christ and Him crucified. But why does Paul mention ’Him crucified’, and not ’Him resurrected’? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Is Alive! True Of False Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    There are a lot of crazy "theories" as to why the tomb is empty. This is a simple look at them

    INTRODUCTION • What a wonderful day! Today we celebrate the fact that Jesus is alive! • Over the last three weeks we have looked at the fact that Jesus is the Son of God, that He is the only way to God; and that He died for you. • If we let the story end right there, we would then fit in with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

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

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,797 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

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    What A Risen Savior Can Do For You Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 43,857 views

    A brief examination of Mary's reaction to the empty tomb and the sight of her Savior.

    Resurrection Series: “Redeemed” What A Risen Savior Can Do For You John 20: 11-18 (Sunrise Service 2014) In recent weeks we have examined in great detail the horrific events of the Cross. Jesus faced the pain and torture and when all things were accomplished “He cried, It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist