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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Ta Da! Christ Has Risen Indeed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 42 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    A Sunday School teacher asked the class: "What were the first words Jesus said after leaving the tomb." A little girl lifted her hands in the air and responded; "Ta Da"! O' Beloved; Ta Da Jesus Christ has Risen indeed.

    Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your only begotten Son Jesus that we have the gift of eternal life. For He overcame death ... and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, ... who this day ... celebrate with joy our Lord's resurrection, ... may be raised from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Truthbombs - Pt. 1 - Delivery Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,736 views

    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 1 - Delivery I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we believe to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have A God Problem

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 1, 2024
     | 979 views

    This sermon will explore how, in the face of "God problems"—situations without human solutions—the key to experiencing safety, security, and peace that transcends all understanding lies in faith in the risen Savior.

    I Have A God Problem Exodus 2:1-3:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Life is a journey that must be traveled, regardless of the condition of the roads. While a fortunate few may seem to glide through life with ease, most people encounter formidable challenges—whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Shame To Fame

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 1,537 views

    God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, and transforming stories of disgrace into testimonies of His grace and favour.

    FROM SHAME TO FAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Scripture References: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 113:7-8, Ruth 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION The journey from shame to fame is a powerful narrative that is evident throughout the Bible. God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 3,787 views

    We can enter into an awareness of His presence and commune with God. We can see God for who He truly is and then respond accordingly.

    The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Hear God’s Voice Through Worship You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I will give you. 22 And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Supernatural Stream Of God’s Peace & Rest Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,908 views

    Can we experience perfect peace? Jesus tells us in John 16:33 “Have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

    This morning we are considering the Supernatural Stream of God’s Peace & Rest The question is: Can we experience perfect peace? People have been searching for peace for generations. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Because God Will Lead You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,008 views

    Even in our moments of confusion and fear, God is present, guiding us and asking for our trust, just as He did with Moses in the wilderness.

    Good morning, church family! You know, there are moments in our lives when we feel like we're in a wilderness. We're confused, lost, and maybe even a bit frightened. But that's often when God speaks to us most clearly, guiding us and asking for our trust. Today, we'll be diving into the story of ...read more

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    Promises Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,037 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's promises in Scripture as a source of strength and hope, especially during times of weakness and hardship.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a message brimming with hope. Today, we are going to wrap ourselves in the warm, comforting blanket of God's promises, as revealed in His Word. We are going to bask in the glow of His assurances, as they are ...read more

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    The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,790 views

    This sermon explores the profound, transformative love of Christ, demonstrated through His sacrifice, and how we can embody this love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united by a common bond, a bond that transcends our differences, our struggles, our triumphs. This bond, my dear friends, is the love of Christ. It is this love that has brought us together, this love that sustains us, this love ...read more

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    A Seeking Savior

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    As Christ is seeking lost people to save, we should too.

    Life is full of surprises. From meaningless good fortune of opening a winning bottle of Sprite, to grandiose life-changing circumstances like winning the Publisher’s Clearing House. As Solomon in his wisdom observed, “that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus' Authority Over Death & Disease Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed.

    The Gospel of Mark #14: Jesus’ Authority Over Death & Disease Text: Mark 5:21-43 Thesis: To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed. Introduction: (1) After healing the demon-possessed man, Jesus crossed back over to the crowd from which he had previously departed. (2) Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Glimpse Of The Holy

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    A sermon on the Transfiguration - with an answer as to why people sit on the back row in churches.

    Look at where most of you are sitting. The back row of the church is the most popular seat in the sanctuary. The person who sits close to the front is either very brave – or is the wife of the Senior Pastor. I like to go to sporting events, and I don’t ever remember going to any event ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Burning Bushes And Other Calling Cards

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    God wanted to use Moses as His tool to set the people of Israel free and He used a burning bush to get his attention. What is the burning bush in your life these days?

    Burning Bushes and Other Calling Cards Exodus 3-4 Exodus 3:1-2a (NLT) One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. [2] Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appeared to him as a blazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Will You Believe?

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    The message addresses the oldest question in the world, "Did God really say that?"

    If I were to ask one of our teenagers this morning what the most important question of their life is, in all probability I would get something like, “What will I become?” “Where will I go to college?” If I were to ask the same question to someone who was already out of college, they would likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just A Woman

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Jesus met the woman at the well & showed us how to communicate with those outside, & what we have to offer - a past, future & present in Him

    Just a woman John 4: 4-26 I know as a man this is going to sound patronizing & that’s not my intent, but it’s hard being a woman isn’t it?! It’s something often men haven’t even noticed, but praise God we are getting more educated. I have done enough funerals to know that it used be even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist