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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Can You Bear The Spices In The Darkness?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    An Easter message for those who are bearing burdens.

    CAN YOU BEAR THE SPICES IN THE DARK? TEXT: John 19:38-42 John 19:38-42 KJV And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is Easter?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 875 views

    For those of you here today who are saved, this message will help you to rejoice in who you are in Jesus. For those of you here today who are not following Christ and have never been born again, this message is to offer you what Jesus died and rose again to give.

    Background to passage: Today is our second pass through the opening sentence in the book of Ephesians; a book written to the saints there, whom Paul knew well. These believers within the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. This is the first sentence after the greeting. It is powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,919 views

    First sermon in the series, "The Believer's Hope" as we examine 1 Corinthians 15. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    The hope of all believers – eternal life vice eternal death and everlasting punishment. But our hope for our eternity is more than just for life, it is being for all eternity with Life itself – Jesus. Jesus has told us that He is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) and Jesus Himself is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light In Our Darkness

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,506 views

    This sermon looks at what God is doing in the lowest and darkest times in our lives.

    LIGHT IN OUR DARKNESS JEREMIAH 31:10-20 DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C CROSSROADS/PERRYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, MO INTRO. How Many Religious Folks Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? (posted on sermoncentral.com) CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Difference Does Easter Make?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    Easter shows that Jesus is who He claimed to be, He has the power He claimed to have, and He does what He promised to do. Our past can be forgiven, our present can be managed and our future is secured.

    What does Easter mean? Why does it matter to me? • Millions of people celebrate Easter today, all around the world. • How is it that something that happened more than 2000 years ago is significant today? What does it mean? • There are even people who never go to church and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    It Just So Happened? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    God provides wonderfully for those who place their hope in his unfailing love.

    Scripture Introduction We meet Boaz in our study today. Do you know what kind of man Boaz was before he got married? Answer: he was Ruth-less. The book of Ruth teaches us to look for God’s blessings even in our bitterness. Naomi, just like you and me, had hopes for her life: a husband, happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Claim The Name"

    Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 4,588 views

    Jesus has many names that tell us He will always be there for us.

    Jan. 23, 2011 Isaiah 9:2-7 C & Z “Claim the Name" There are many times in our lives when we take God for granted. For instance we are truly blessed that we can have a meal every day. For many people of the world this is a luxury. The people of Haiti for example have a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salvation's Three Wonderful Blessings Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    Sermon one on the doctrine of salvation gives the three blessings of salvation: deliverance from sin's damning penalty (justification); sin's dominating power (regeneration) and sin's defiling presence (glorification).

    SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Sermon 1 SALVATION’S THREE WONDERFUL BLESSINGS “Call his name, Jesus (The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion: A Hunger And Thirst For God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,779 views

    What determines our relationship with Him is whether we become bitter or crave for Him more than ever knowing our entire life dependence is on Christ our Lord and King. This craving is just the advent of revival of our lives.

    Opening illustration: A shepherd, who had spent many years with flocks on the hills of Scotland, asked me if I had ever seen a sheep eat while lying down. When I confessed that I had not, he told me that no one had ever seen a sheep eat in that position. “If a sheep is lying down,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherds And Angels: Suddenly Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 1, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    What happens when the Divine enters the ordinary?

    Rev Bradford Reaves Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction We are here in the heart of the birth Narrative for Jesus. This is what we have spent the last few months. Yes, months. This is not something ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Navigating Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023
     | 5,286 views

    A storm could be a financial hardship, a personal loss, a sickness, or a troubled relationship. We can’t always predict them. We can’t outrun them. But we can navigate through them by the power and presence of God.

    Sermon – Navigating Life’s Storms Scripture-Acts 27:13-44 ‘When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. 14 But the weather changed abruptly, and a wind of typhoon strength (called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,173 views

    There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

    THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Williams avatar

    When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025
     | 239 views

    Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

    Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025
     | 121 views

    When life hurts, God’s presence sustains, His sovereignty prevails, and His purpose transforms suffering into glory through the Cross of Christ.

    There are times when life just doesn’t make sense. You love God. You serve Him. You try to walk uprightly. Yet pain seems to find you like a heat-seeking missile. You look around, and the wicked are prospering, the proud are climbing, and the people who mock God seem to have the easiest lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Call 911

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,547 views

    We had many 911 situations in this generation. Let this sermon show you how we can handle these situations to encourage this generation.

    We have just read in the above scripture a 911 situation. We found a boy vexed by a foul spirit and no one could deliver Him but Jesus. We all sat in shock as we saw two planes crash into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These were absolutely terrorist attacks at its worst. God showed me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational