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  • Ronald Keller avatar

    That First Resurrection Morning

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    A Lenten or Easter sermon using the people, things and events of Matthew’s resurrection story.

    INTRODUCTION It is redundant to say, “Easter Sunday.” Why? Because Easter is always on Sunday. Sunday has become the Christian Sabbath ever since Jesus arose from the dead on that first day of the week. He became the first fruits of the dead.(1 Corinthians 15:20) His resurrection has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happy Mothers Day

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 8, 2004
    based on 734 ratings
     | 79,816 views

    A Mothers day message

    HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! INTRODUCTION - THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT A teacher asked a boy this question: Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you--your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get? A sixth, replied the boy. I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions, said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking Truth In A Skeptical Age

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Speaking the truth in love is the needed standard in a post-Christian/post-modern world.

    Speaking Truth to a Skeptical World 1 Peter 3:15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO If there were a patron saint of our age, a hero or symbol for the times, it might well be Pilate. The Roman politician did his best to find a way to not condemn Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need The Spirit

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 28, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    A Pentecost sermon about our need of the Spirit for: Witness, (removing) Walls and Worship.

    We need the Spirit. WBC 30 May 2004 am Acts 2:1-21 INTRO Are you aware that John Wesley, himself, had a Pentecost experience? Wed 24th May 1738. (3 days after Whitsun/Pentecost) Well discipled in his upbringing. Thoroughly converted in his convictions, commitment, mind. Double professor of Greek & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution - God At Work

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

    Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Before And After

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 27,689 views

    Petecost Sunday message that describes the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives

    Before and After Pastor Glenn Newton June 11, 2000 Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the graphic, or probably any paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, we are shown the Before picture, and then so many weeks, years later, We see the After Picture. Of coarse the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    WHEN THE KINGDOM IS FIRST IN OUR LIVES WORRY IS LAST IN OUR LIVES.

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: FIRST THINGS FIRST MATTHEW 6: 25-34 FEBRUARY 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Share Your Faith With Jains

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    We know that Christ loves the Jains and died for them and desire them to have eternal life. We should know something about the Jains to pray intelligently for the Jains and to share our faith with Jains.

    Introduction Jainism is one of the major world religions, but in reality Jains are a people group formed around a common set of shared values. There are only a few known believers among the Jains. Many Jains are only aware of Christ through the filter of their Jain community perceptions, which can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,616 views

    We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

    1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,752 views

    The message encourages people to have compassion on the hurting people they come in contact with.

    The Good Samaritan Having Compassion Dr. Marty Baker / March 2, 2003 / Luke 10:30-35 "What do I owe you for that?" I often heard my Dad say those words whenever someone helped us along the way. He said that one night to a stranger that helped us change a flat tire on Interstate 26; he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Loving God With Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

    Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    For those of us who feel life unraveling, Paul offers Jesus who holds life together even when it feels like it is falling apart.

    Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart Colossians 1:9-20 (New International Version) 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons I Wish I Had Learned...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    Graduation message for a Christian High School.

    Lessons I Wish I Had Learned... Various Scriptures Aberdeen Christian High School Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 Introduction Sometimes I tell my kids that I can’t tell them how much I love them because they don’t make words that big. That’s how I feel about being asked to be the speaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

    The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sight Unseen Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 33,892 views

    When the Risen Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, it was because Jesus wanted Mary to have a faith that went beyond the 5 senses. Jesus asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.

    John 20:10-18 – Sight Unseen Today I am preaching 2 different sermons on the same passage of Scripture. That’s really the power of the Bible – there is so much good stuff in there. Two different people can preach on the same passage and get 2 completely different sermons out of it. The same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist