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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When A Stranger Isn't A Stranger Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christis an absolutely amazing event.I am convinced it really happened. But to the disciples, it seemed a total impossibility. Once again, truth was stranger than fiction. But the events of the Resurrection not only declare Jes

    When A Stranger Isn’t a Stranger (Luke 24:13-35) 1. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. 2. On Good Friday in 1865, Robert Todd Lincoln arrived late in Washington DC, and was told to meet his parents at the Ford Theater. As he entered, he was met by a crowd carrying his mortally wounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Memoria For Our Son That Died From Alcoholism

    Contributed by Melvin Myers on Jul 17, 2015
     | 11,030 views

    Sermon i preached for my sons memorial service

    Prayer Marty and I would like to Thank you for coming and showing your love and support for us and to our son and Brother in Christ. Grief is the last act of love we have to give those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love Read Obituary………. Steve Myers born ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    His Grace Still Amazes Me!

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,514 views

    The grace of God is amazing and there is no God like Him!

    Intro. The Grace of God has provided deliverance for all, through the grace of the greatest preacher that ever lived, God in the Flesh, Jesus. He intervened, when I was doomed, on my behalf! His grace still amazes Me. Yet, we ignore the one that has supplied the means to redeem us from our human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,344 views

    How to tell when God is in it

    God Is In It--7 1-10.docx Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 As we make a turn into chapter 7 Solomon describes the “better things” that come to the life of the person who follows God’s Wisdom. These words add incredible “balance” to the life of a child of God. Solomon uses the word “better” seven times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Do You Value Jesus?

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    A look at how some value Jesus in the church today. Are discount shoppers, pretenders, or genuine believers.

    How Much Do You Value Jesus? Mark 14:1-9 Suppose someone was purchasing some of the most expensive perfume or cologne on a weekly basis. You find out that it is for their toddler, or their pet dog, or a pig. You would probably react much like Judas and the Pharisees. I. Discount Religion - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Power

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Oct 21, 2012
     | 5,201 views

    Just before Jesus took Him place in Heaven He told the disciples to wait. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power. Today, Jesus may still be telling us to wait for His power. We must take a position of prayer and patience until the Holy S

    I. Background of Acts A. Written by Luke 1. Was a physician 2. Possibly cared for Paul when he was ill B. Written to Theophilus - vs. 1 1. His name means “Friend of God” or “lover of God” 2. Luke 1:3-4, Luke calls him “Most Excellent Theophilus” which is a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Free To Flourish

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,222 views

    God gives us everything we need to flourish as a child of His. Are we a testimony to others?

    Intro. An intensely Personal Psalm - Glad we are free to have a PERSONAL relationship with God! Most likely David wrote for Sabbath, today Lord’s Day. I. The Praise that cannot be Contained - vs. 1-5 A. It Will Stir Us - vs. 2 (morning and night) B. It will Spread to Others - 1 Chron 16:7-36 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Will Cease Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study" chapter 9 and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Power From On High", chapter 11)

    HoHum: "It is significant that the gift of tongues is nowhere alluded to, hinted at or even found in the Apostolic Fathers."- Cleon L. Rogers. Why? Because they had been withdrawn! WBTU: Much of the debate about whether miraculous gifts have ceased or are still in operation centers around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    An expository message

    Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God, You, And Your Vision

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    Looking at the faith of Elijah and what might hinder us from recieving God's promises..

    Last week we looked at the story of Elijah. He was sent to King Ahab to inform him that it would not rain until Elijah proclaimed it. So for three years the nation of Israel suffered through a great drought. When Elijah returned he set up a show-down between God and the prophets of Baal. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    We Need A Fire

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 15, 2019
     | 4,820 views

    We must be "on fire" for the gospel of Christ Jesus and faithful to God's leading.

    We Need A Fire Luke 12:49 - 56 Intro: Three people died and were waiting at the pearly gates. The first man said to St. Peter, “I served faithfully as a pastor for over 50 years.” Peter told him to step aside and wait. The second person said, “I served my church faithfully for 40 years.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving Others -- And Letting Them Know It Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    Introductory sermon for a series on loving relationships. By virtue of Creation, we all bear the image of God. To truly love others, we need to see that image.

    How many of you know who Steven Curtis Chapman is? Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian musician. He’s been around for quite a few years, now, and recently released a CD with songs all centred around love. I want to quite the lyrics from the title song of that CD: We’ve got CDs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,761 views

    Are you ready to meet your Lord of lords and King of kings? If you aren’t, will you be challenged today to pursue to get right and ready to meet your Savior, Lord and King whenever He turns up?

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar note my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017
     | 19,651 views

    Is seeing believing? Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see? Jesus said : “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.”

    Blindness is a terrible thing. Our sight is central to so much that we enjoy in the world. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, or the smile on a other person’s face when they see you coming; whether it’s the control it gives you over the world around you, or the freedom that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Find Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,668 views

    The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

    A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist