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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    He Is Risen

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    A look at the first seven words of the risen Saviour to His disciples (and us)bringing encouragement and challenge.

    John 20:1 – 16 Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Creation: The Big Bang Reality Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016
     | 4,009 views

    We don’t hear first that God is Love, Holy, Good . . .but that He is the Creator.

    10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture Series (10 of 10) Creation: The Big Bang Reality December 13, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Bible puts tremendous significance upon the fact that God created the universe, the Creator of Creation. 1 Genesis 1:1 (NASB) In the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph The Faith-Action Hero Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,122 views

    A first-person narrative from Mary's perspective on what made her husband a faith-action hero.

    Noah. David. Daniel. Are these the people that come to mind when you think of faith-action heroes? Spending your life’s savings to build a boat that may never see water seems like a pointless waste. Staring up at an armed and angry nine-foot giant while packing nothing more than a few stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,509 views

    This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

    Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Shouts From A Leper

    Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020
     | 4,378 views

    First-person account of a thankful healed leper. Thanksgiving helps us grow in our relationship with God.

    Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a businessman from the city of Ginae, in the country of Samaria. I believe you would call it the West Bank now, but back then the Romans were in power. Lovely wife, two smart kids. You can just call me Sam. It all started one day with a little red sore on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Call Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2020
     | 8,527 views

    In the call of discipleship that Jesus issued to the first disciples, we learn three important aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and how to answer the call.

    A. Italian composer Pietro Mascagni was once irritated by an organ-grinder who stood outside the composer’s apartment playing Mascagni’s own composition at about half the correct speed. 1. Eventually, when Mascagni could no longer stand hearing his composition be butchered in that way, he went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beneath His Wings Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 12, 2010
     | 5,839 views

    Part 2 focuses on things we learn from parents.

    Beneath His Wings Part 2 Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Exodus 20:12; Matthew 6:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: This is part two of my series that I have titled “Beneath His Wings”. Last week I focused on how we are under the wings of Christ. When we become a Christian we immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goals Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

    THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003
    based on 133 ratings
     | 14,654 views

    The expected outcome of this sermon is first get people to see that love is a demonstration not a feeling and then actually demonstrate it.

    1 Corinthians The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Intro: A. [Love from a Kid’s Point of View, Citation: "What Is Love—From a Kid’s Point of View," LightSinger, (accessed 3-14-02)] What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry More Or Worry Less

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,211 views

    How many of us feel that our lives would improve if we could spend more time worrying about things?

    How many would like to learn how to worry more? How many of us feel that our lives would improve if we could spend more time worrying about things? The English word “worry” comes from the old Germen word “wurgen” and it means to strangle or to choke. The Greek word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,166 views

    If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

    If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Ingredients In Parenting

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,744 views

    There are seven ingredients that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father.

    There are seven things that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father. The Bible says that our kids need is: I Compassion (1 John 4:7) -"Practive loving each other, for love comes from God." Children understand love in three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

    Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Like Father Like Son Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

    “Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

    How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist