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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,289 views

    The First Resurrection Morning

    New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Face In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008
     | 3,519 views

    God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

    Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Knowing God - His Nature

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    I feel very impressed through the Holy Spirit that we need to grow in our understanding of who God really is and when we do that, we can grow in our relationship with Him, and know Him better.

    Knowing God - His Nature Pastor Glenn Newton 10-7-01 1JN 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. Last Sunday I talked to you about How We come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016
     | 15,023 views

    The first message in a series on the life of David.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reaction Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    This message is the first in a series of four that take a look at four reactions to the announcement of the first advent of Christ.

    The Reaction of Mary Luke 1:26-38 I. The Fear of Mary (v. 26-30) A. She Feared Because of the Messenger (v. 26-28) 1. Angels Are From the Heavenly Realm 2. Angels Often Brought News (Good & Bad) B. She Feared Because of the Unknown (v. 29) C. In Fear She Was Encouraged (v. 30) 1. We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,296 views

    The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

    How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 18,610 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

    Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Throwing Rocks At The King

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,342 views

    A message on a little known character named Shimei who threw rocks at the King.

    Throwing Rocks At The King 2 Samuel 16:1-13 This morning I want us to look at a little known character in the Bible that we can learn some great lessons from ! His name is Shimei. First impressions are often lasting impressions. The first impression that we get of Shimei is not a good one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angelic Anthem

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    This message looks at the role of the angels in the first Christmas.

    THE ANGELIC ANTHEM based on Luke 2:8-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Louis Pasteur, the French chemist, was the first to suspect that man's major enemies were invisible. He advanced the theory that all disease is caused by microscopic organisms called germs. His theory was challenged because some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,207 views

    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,159 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Prayer Keys - Privacy Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,758 views

    This is the first time Jesus taught his first disciples about prayer. His first lesson was, “Spend time alone with the Father in prayer.” If we don’t follow his first lesson, we are not following the example or the command of Christ.

    "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:6 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers when his mother passed by his room and stopped to listen. “Bless Mommy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Graves That Couldn't Be Shut

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    In our text we see the singularly most important and impressive truth of the resurrection is a cemetery filled with graves which men were powerless to close. These graves were opened at the time that Jesus died; but those inside the graves would not come

    EASTER: THE GRAVES THAT COULDN’T BE SHUT TEXT: MATTHEW 27:50-54 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by reviewing the sermon that I gave two weeks ago titled “Was Jesus Crucified On Good-Friday?” If you still have your chart, please take a look as I remind us of the timeline. We learned from Lev. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Filled Life Part I

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,289 views

    This sermon examines the first three fruits of the Spirit.

    THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART I GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION We might imagine buying a tree. It has no leaves on it or any fruit because it is only a seedling ready to plant. Unless there was a tag attached to it, we would not know what kind of tree it was. Suppose we bought it anyway and took it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist