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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 9, 2018
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     | 6,044 views

    What is the Good News about Jesus? It is salvation through belief in His sacrificial death and in His resurrection.

    Fourth Sunday of Easter B Ian Simmons in his book on bizarre animal stories tells about a group of Chinese shepherds in Mongolia who were put into a difficult place where their large herd of sheep got it into their minds to jump into a lake 5ft feet deep. In took twenty herdsman three-hours to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,438 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Speak Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016
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    In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Playing God Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,549 views

    James is clear - stop playing God with others and with your own life.

    James: Practical Faith  James 4:11-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-24–2024 Richard Jewell On July 27, 1996, Richard Jewell was working as a security guard at the Olympics in Atlanta. It was just after midnight when he spotted the suspicious backpack and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Shepherd And The Valley"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 17,051 views

    Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

    Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When The Stone Is Moved… And Life Is Opened

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2023
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    When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

    When the Stone is Moved… and Life is Opened Brad Bailey – Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 Today we gather around the event that opened up life as we know it. An event which shook every life around it... and broke out through the region...and ultimately across the whole world. And today... I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pierced Armor

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    An exploration of Ahab's tragic death on the last battlefield of his life.

    1 Kings 22:34-35 KJV And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [35] And the battle increased that day: and the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Untimely Death To Natural Men But Trust To Spiritual Men

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 5,363 views

    To show that GOD destroys unbelievers who have rejected Him and prolongs the life of spiritual men who continues to trust Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence in yourself? No. Only on JESUS. Jeremiah 17:5-8 (Amplified Bible) Thus says the Lord: Cursed [with great evil] is the strong man who trusts in and relies on frail man, making weak [human] flesh his arm, and whose mind and heart turn aside from the Lord. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life In The Numbers Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    Preaching the good news

    LIFE IN THE NUMBERS! Genesis 5:1-32 A lot of people like to read. I am one of them. Many people like to read before they go to sleep. The reading helps them tire their mind, and than they go to sleep. Many Christians like to skip the genealogy parts in the Scriptures, because they make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Concerns From The Cross-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 2,978 views

    1 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-I Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerns From The Cross-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
     | 2,801 views

    2 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-II Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Torn Between Two Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 5, 2016
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     | 9,693 views

    Although Paul desired to be in the Lord's presence, he knew it was more needful to remain for the church. He was determined to glorify Christ in life or death. We too need to remain committed and faithful to the work the Lord given us.

    Torn between Two Philippians 1:19-26 Following his passionate discourse regarding the preaching of the Gospel, Paul continues to bear his heart unto the church at Philippi. Here we find those often quoted verses that reveal Paul being in a strait, betwixt two – having a burning desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh Be Careful Little Tongues What You Say!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 6, 2014
     | 6,157 views

    The control of of the tongue is the vital to the health and well being of the whole man, and what we say should not be treated lightly. With the Holy Spirit in control, our words can bring healing, health and life, rather death and destruction!

    Little insignificant-looking things affect big things Insignificant, seemingly harmless things, can cause great destruction and damage. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Mouth worries does not remain in the mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017
     | 4,354 views

    2of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-II Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: We can give generously to national missions thru the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We can ensure that our missionaries are correctly trained for their purpose. Thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Is He Your God? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,072 views

    Good Friday: Psalm 22 is an amazingly accurate depiction of the events that surrounded Jesus’ crucifixion, and there is a lot we can learn from this passage about God’s character and His power over both life and death.

    Our passage that we will examine today is amazing, for it is a prophecy of the passion story, or an account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, that was written nearly 800 years before the birth of Jesus. James Smith says that, “Such a hope [as is found in this passage] must be restricted to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist