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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,830 views

    Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

    Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daring To Imagine Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 600 views

    Imagination is important because it fuels my passion, focuses my plan, flows from my purpose and has faith in my potential

    DARING TO IMAGINE A few years ago, they opened a new area in Disney World themed around the Star Wars movies called Galaxy’s Edge. The whole area is like visiting a different planet with 2 new rides. I saw a special about the people who designed it. They are called Disney Imagineers. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008
     | 6,786 views

    Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

    “Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,950 views

    What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

    Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Recipe For The Church

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,477 views

    This is a communion message, which included an object lesson of the importance of all the elements of a cake recipe. I actually mixed a cake as the message was delivered.

    Introduction I. This morning we are going to celebrate “communion” II. Communion; my dictionary gives these definitions for the word, A. The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. B. The service of Christian worship at which bead and wine are consecrated and share, the Eucharist C. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Inspiration Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,055 views

    Only 26% of the adult population believes that the Bible, the Word of God, is inspired, is infallible and is inerrant. These three aspects are vitally important in understanding the Bible.

    The Holy Bible was written over a fifteen-hundred year span, by forty different authors from every walk of life. It was written by kings, servants, fishermen, poets, doctors, herdsmen and even a tax collector. It was written on three different continents, Europe, Asia and Africa in sixteen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 30,788 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 11 Getting Back To God's Word Series

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    #11 in the Nehemiah Series. If we truly want revival, we must first come back to the Word of God and allow it to change us and wash us.

    Book of Nehemiah Series # 11 Getting Back to God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter 8 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 8:1-3, "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,926 views

    In the previous message we looked at the first of eight principles "concerning the collection." In today's message we look at the next three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Last week I began a sermon Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Battle In The Desert (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,674 views

    Last week we looked at the first two temptations of Jesus in Matt. 4:1-7. Today we finish by getting into vss. 8-11.

    THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part two) Matthew 4:8-11 Last week we started looking into the temptation of Jesus in Matt. 4. We learned in vs. 1 that Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to be tempted. Although that seems odd, we see it was for a purpose. Jesus was about to embark on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good News Of The Gospel-Pt.1-"saved From What?"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Feb 5, 2021
     | 2,123 views

    To begin this series about The Good News of the gospel, and to really understand why it is so Good, we must first set the stage and start with the BAD news.

    As my final series of preaching here at LBC, I want to share the fundamental reason for all that I, as a Christian and a pastor, have served and lived for, and that is the Gospel message of Christ Jesus. To begin this series about The Good News of the gospel, and to really understand why it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of Man, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,086 views

    In three sermons, we will look at the man-made gospel of the law, the man-made gospel of the heart, and the God-made gospel of the cross. First, the gospel of the law.

    7/7/13 The Gospel of Man, I Acts 15:1-5 D. Marion Clark Introduction For the next two Sundays, we are going to examine two alternative gospels to the gospel. They are two sides of the coin that can be labeled the gospel of man. They are quite popular, so popular that their adherents exceed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grounds Of Assurance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,104 views

    First John 4:13-21 gives us five pieces of evidence by which we may be sure that we abide in God and he in us.

    Scripture In his book titled Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism, Tim Keller writes: Many years ago, in my first pastorate, I met with a teenage girl in our congregation. She was about sixteen at the time, and she was discouraged and becoming depressed. I tried to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Humble PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    Explore the importance of humility in our Christian walk and discuss how we can practically live out this virtue in our daily lives.

    Good morning, Church Family! It's a joy to gather with you all today as we delve into the teachings of Jesus on humility. You know, the Christian writer Andrew Murray once said, "Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you." That's a powerful statement, isn't it? It underlines the ...read more

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    Whose Password Or Username Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 627 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our actions, choices, and motivations, emphasizing the importance of serving God and establishing a good character for our destiny.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and gratitude. As we gather together under the glorious banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I am reminded of the immense beauty found in fellowship, in unity, and in shared faith. We are ...read more

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