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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,139 views

    “He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

    Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Understanding Of The Will Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 15,134 views

    IT’S DIFFICULT TO KNOW THE SOVEREIGN WILL OF GOD BECAUSE GOD'S WILL IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, AND THERE ARE SOME ASPECTS OF IT THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW RIGHT AWAY, AND MAY NOT KNOW COMPLETELY THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.

    AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WILL OF GOD PSALM 121 I WANT TO BEGIN TODAY BY SAYING THAT THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT MESSAGE TO DELIVER TODAY. MESSAGES ON THE WILL OF GOD HAVE MANY DIFFERENT ROADS THAT THEY CAN TAKE, AND I WANT TO BE VERY CAREFUL AS TO WHICH ROADS WE GO DOWN TODAY. IT’S ALSO DIFFICULT IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Rest Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 10,582 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS Jesus Our Rest Hebrews 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION -Many summers back my friend Joel and I decided to hike 2 of the highest mountains in Oregon…in one trip. -We drove all the way over to the Wallowa Mountains, and started our rugged journey by…cheating. -There is tram that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The High Priest (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,827 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus, the High Priest (pt 1) INTRO -In grade school I remember taking a field trip to the state capitol and getting to walk into the governor’s office. -That was when Vic Atiyeh was governor of Oregon. -He wasn’t there when we came in, but we got to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014
     | 7,448 views

    A Christmas time message about Zechariah and Elizabeth

    HOLY DAYS, HOLY PEOPLE Ready for a miracle? Luke 1:5-25; 57-65 Introduction – Christmas is 24 days away! • Waiting for Christmas is hard…especially for kids. • Sears catalog in October/November…wonder and wait • Xmas is a time of waiting for many and it started ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Woman With A Disabling Spirit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,409 views

    The analysis of the topic of healing on the Sabbath as set forth in Luke 13:10-17 teaches us the meaning of the Sabbath.

    Scripture This is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of The Gospel of Luke, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Star Of "Christ"Mas

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Dec 21, 2014
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     | 10,929 views

    Christmas Sermon; Giving Honor to Jesus as Savior; Worship God at all times

    The Star of “Christ”mas! Matthew 2: 1-2 (NIV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing From Our Roots Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,264 views

    Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

    “Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Drink Your Own Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,812 views

    This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

    INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,558 views

    Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

    Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grabbing The Glory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,062 views

    People love to finish strong. Jesus, in fact, spent significant time doing just that.

    “Jesus 101: Grabbing the Glory” Mark 9:2-13 People love to finish strong. Most of us desire to “go out in a blaze of glory.” Athletes want go out as champions. Actors hope their last performance is award winning. Preachers want their last sermon to be their best. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    1 John 5:13 Believing With Assurance Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,176 views

    If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ. Accept his claim to be the only begotten Son of God. Admit your disobedience to God and ask him for forgiveness.

    Believing with Assurance Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Mind you, he probably hadn’t imagined the industry that’s sprung up around tax avoidance these days. But he was certainly correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cross - The Answer To Guilt Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,093 views

    We need to bring our guilt to the Cross, because: The Cross is the only place that we can be forgiven; The Cross is where we experience God’s love; The Cross is where we know God’s victory over our sin.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Tonight, after all the church events are over, after the boys have gone to bed, you’ll find me flopping down on the couch. There I’ll indulge in at least three of the top five guilty pleasures. I’ll have some chocolate treat on the coffee table, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Thanksgiving Secret

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    Paul lost all worldly acclaim & possessions, he was beaten and imprisoned. He had a joy that trouble or trials could not shake. How? He says, "I have learned to be content!" That was his secret: content & thankful!

    THE THANKSGIVING SECRET Philippians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SEA OF GALILEE TOURIST BOAT RIDE 1. A frugal lady was taking a tour of biblical sites. When she got to the Sea of Galilee, she saw a boat with a sign advertising, “TAKE A BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS WALKED ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life Or Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,253 views

    One of the gifts Jesus was born to give was the gift of Eternal life. How and when did He give us that gift and how does His birth figure into it?

    OPEN: Today is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the state of Indiana. Today we have members of the Cass County bi-centennial group present in worship. (We showed pictures of the group on the screen) We’ve had women dressed up to portray the various walks of life, a Union soldier, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ