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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Resurrection Unexpected

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,957 views

    No one really expected the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today we focus on the expectations of two of those who first saw Jesus: John and Mary. What they expected, and how Jesus actually met them, can help your relationship with Jesus too.

    No one saw it coming. No one. On the Sunday following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ no one really expected what happened (or at least it they didn’t fully comprehend it). They should have. Shortly after confirming to His men that He was the Messiah, Jesus said: Mark 8:31 “The Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Elijah's Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

    Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,949 views

    This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

    A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Look At The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    What does God expect of His church?

    The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,162 views

    All believers need times of renewal and revival. How can we get there? 1. Take a new look at God’s world. (vs. 1-6) 2. Take a new look at God’s Word. (vs. 7-11) 3. Take a new look at God’s will. (vs. 12-14)

    Getting Ready for Revival Psalm 19:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2008 *On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game and saw his life changed in a big time way. All it took was one swing of the bat, and Philip caught not just a baseball, but a gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Good! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 25, 2020
     | 5,776 views

    God is good! And we know this because: 1. He has blessed us with the Bible (vs. 1-2). 2. He judges people with perfect justice (vs. 3-8). 3. He exposes our evil (vs. 9-20, 23). 4. He gives us His grace (21-24).

    God Is Good! The Book of Romans Romans 3:1-24 (Reading vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 (Revised September 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 3. Tonight's Scripture is like the closing argument in a trial where all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Heal Your Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,308 views

    The story of Lazarus shows us how: 1. Jesus comes and calls us closer to Him (vs. 27-32). 2. Jesus hurts when we hurt (vs. 32-38). 3. Jesus delivers us from doubt (vs. 37-43). 4. Jesus defeats our death (43-44).

    Jesus Wants to Heal Your Broken Heart The Gospel of John John 11:27-45 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 to continue our study of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this miraculous Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2021
     | 3,200 views

    Here Jesus helps us learn how to pray... 1. He reminds us to make sure His Father is our Father (vs. 9). 2. He teaches us pour out our praise to God (vs. 9). 3. He teaches us seek God’s will in our world (vs. 10).

    Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 10, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,272 views

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Inhabited By The Big G

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Learn the reality of the fact that God lives on the inside of us.

    Inhabited by the Big G The Reality of God-in-me 1/22/03 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For Enlightment

    Contributed by Alexander John on May 19, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    paul praying for the ephesians that they may see the spiritual realities

    Prayer for enlightenment Ephesians 1.15-23 Paul desired the Ephesian Christians to understand what great wealth they had in Christ. In the prison prayers of Paul Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Will Jesus Really Forgive Me?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    A study in the reality of the forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus

    Will Jesus Really Forgive Me? Luke 23:29-43 March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday - Morning Message Introduction This week as I was preparing for this message I was looking at the hymnal, something we don’t do much of here because we have the technology of the projection system. As I looked at the pages I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Resurrection Of The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    An encouraging look at the reality of the coming Resurrection and its nature.

    The Resurrection of the Dead John 20:19-20, 24-29 In our text, we see that Thomas had a difficulty in believing in the resurrection of the dead. Until he obtained proof (could see the Jesus with his own eyes and feel Him with his own hands), he would not believe. Jesus provided Doubting Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Raulerson avatar

    A Lesson In Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    The trials of life will reveal the reality and depth of our faith.

    It Took a Miracle: A LESSON IN FAITH 07/13/97a BBC John 4:46-54 INTRODUCTION The key ingredient to a proper understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is faith. The Word clearly teaches us, You shall be saved by grace through faith..." Faith is the channel in which we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,309 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational