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  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Face Cloth Neatly Folded

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021
     | 4,381 views

    The neat folding of the face cloth gives further evidence to me that Jesus calmly and deliberately unwrapped Himself of His grave clothes and walked out of the tomb.

    I would like to see a show of hands, who makes their bed every day? I figured there would be someone who does it. You are the kind of person who should really appreciate what Jesus did in the tomb after His resurrection. I know this isn’t Easter Sunday, but I wanted to share with you something I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Happens When The Cheering Stops?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 7, 2022
     | 4,091 views

    Palm Sunday ....with an opening quote by Corrie ten Boom....then a walk through the days of Holy Week...the rest of the story.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 10, 2022 Text: Matthew 21:1-3,10 Palm Sunday Redeemer “What Happens When The Cheering Stops?” Corrie Ten Boom was a famous Christian whose testimony of suffering in Nazi concentration camps and God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022
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     | 5,488 views

    Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Heart Of A Father Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 16, 2022
     | 2,998 views

    Based on Malachi 4:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers - men & fathers in particular - to consider what it means to have their hearts turned toward the Lord & toward their children.

    “THE HEART OF A FATHER” Malachi 4:4-6 FBCF – 5/15/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Heart problems – big health risk for many people. Leading cause of death in men & women in US. I’ve seen results of heart disease many times. - 25 yrs as firefighter – CPR many times – as recently as this past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Something Out Of Nothing

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 1, 2022
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     | 15,890 views

    WE ARE INTRODUCED TO A WOMAN WHO FINDS HERSELF BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

    2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. [2] And Elisha said unto her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 5

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 5, 2024
     | 396 views

    This morning, we shall see how the failures of the Wilderness generation and their rejection of Yahweh for a golden calf became the paradigm for the Sanhedrin's rejection of Jesus for a Golden Temple made by hands.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 5 Acts 7:36–41 NKJV He brought them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years. “This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Know The Greatest Proof: How You Can Know The Bible And Christianity Are Real Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 853 views

    What is the best proof that the Bible and Christianity are real? The greatest proof, the most unshakeable evidence, is a Person—Jesus Christ Himself—revealed in Scripture and living in His redeemed people by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    GO! and Know The Greatest Proof: How You Can Know the Bible and Christianity Are Real INTRODUCTION: Church, let me ask you a question that has echoed across centuries, whispered in classrooms, shouted in debates, and whispered in hearts during dark nights of doubt: “What is the best proof that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    What Do You Want? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 17, 2025
     | 637 views

    Based on John 3:16 - Evangelistic sermon based around 3 questions for hearers to consider.

    “WHAT DO YOU WANT?” John 3:16 FBCF – 3/16/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Francis William Boreham – preacher in England in early 1900’s. As a young boy, his father took him to London to see the ancient obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle being erected (PIC). This 70-ft tall tower was built in the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creator Of Heavens And Earth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 24, 2026
     | 84 views

    The Heavens and the Earth are created by God, they remind us of many things in life. I would like to leave three Spiritual qualities: The existence of God, The existence of the Grace of God, The existence of the Hope of Second Advent.

    Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Theme: Creator of Heavens & Earth Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: This passage, however, contains a number of words and phrases that are used rarely, if at all, in other parts of the Hebrew Bible, making them more difficult to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Unforced Rhythm Of Strength

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025
     | 164 views

    This sermon contrasts the world's frantic and exhausting path to strength with God's divine invitation to find salvation and power through the "unforced rhythm" of returning to and resting in Him.

    Introduction: The Tyranny of the Urgent I want you to picture a scene. It's late at night. A student sits hunched over a desk, surrounded by textbooks and empty coffee mugs. Their eyes are gritty with exhaustion, their mind a frantic buzz of facts and figures. Fear of failure is a physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
     | 840 views

    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Relying On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,514 views

    This sermon explores God's providence, the power of perseverance, and the promise of deliverance, as illustrated in Jeremiah 38:1-28.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in His presence once again? To be able to sit in the shadow of His love, basking in the warmth of His grace, and feasting on the nourishment of His Word? I am excited to share with you today a message from the book of Jeremiah, ...read more

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    Easter Sunday - Looking For Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,310 views

    Explores the profound significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its transformative power, and its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith and hope.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to stand before you today, a gathering of God's children, nestled in the warmth of His love and grace. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it, for we have been blessed with the privilege of gathering together to ...read more

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    Passionate For God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 874 views

    This sermon explores the themes of Christ's sacrifice, salvation, and our call to surrender to His sovereignty, as revealed in John 20:1-18.

    Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the name of our Lord. Today, we stand on the cusp of a great revelation, a revelation that will not only stir our hearts but also transform our lives. Today, we will open the Word of God, John 20:1-18 and allow its truth to resonate within us. In the words ...read more

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    Chat Gpt Helps Me Preach On Ezekiel's Bones Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    So: my AI friend Chat GPT could not write a decent sermon. (She tried but it was as dry as Ezekiel's dry bones). But she did help me write this one, even if I still had to do most of the work.

    Bones in desert land, God's breath revives, forms new life, Hope in resurrection. Once upon a time, there were three kings who ruled over three kingdoms. The first king, known for his wisdom and kindness, saw his people suffer from a terrible famine. He called upon his advisors, but no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican