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  • David Dunn avatar

    Heaven Finally Gets To Cry Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025
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    The Lamb who was slain now holds the scroll of the future. Heaven cries out in worship, and our lives rest securely in His hands.

    PART ONE — THE THUNDERS OF A SILENT HEAVEN No one expected the sound. No one expected the sky of eternity to split open with a worship so overwhelming, so thunderous, so world-shaking, that it seemed to roll through the galaxies like living fire. Heaven has always worshiped. Angels have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Will You Give Him Thanks? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
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     | 207 views

    Gratitude transforms our lives; when we return to thank Jesus for His mercy, we experience deeper wholeness and the richness only gratitude can bring.

    Some of the most powerful moments in Scripture begin with a simple cry for help. Think about it: a whisper becomes a waterfall, a sigh becomes a song. When weary people raise faint voices to heaven, heaven hears. In Luke 17, ten tired men lifted ten shaky prayers. They were outcasts, pushed to the ...read more

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    Awake For The Dawn Is About To Break!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 20, 2019
     | 14,197 views

    A Study of Romans 13:11-14

    Intro: 1. Martin Luther said he only had two days on his calendar— today and "that day." 2. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. 3. That Day. Trans: Lord willing, this is where we are heading in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "One Nation Under God?"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,247 views

    The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money states.

    “One Nation Under God?” Pre-service Clip -- Patriotic Countdown: ‘Happy 4th of July” From sermonspice.com Opening Illustration: “America” - Movie Clip from sermonspice.com Thesis: The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough To Freedom! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2020
     | 4,661 views

    We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. Men and women died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this country.

    Breakthrough to Freedom! Thesis: We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. We have to choose freedom over fear and safety because our only allegiance is to God and that’s what makes us really free. Men died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love Languages Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 20, 2022
     | 1,751 views

    God has a love language just like we all have love languages. Dr. Chapman’s famous book “Love Languages” says we have 5 which are: Words of affirmation, touch, gifts, acts of service and quality time.

    Video Transition: If Jesus Returned today? Skit Guys God’s Love Languages: Pt 2 Thesis: God has a love language just like we all have love languages. Dr. Chapman’s famous book “Love Languages” says we have 5 which are: Words of affirmation, touch, gifts, acts of service and quality time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Created Me For A Purpose

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 14,374 views

    We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Music Stops!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    The Mountain is the place we always meet with God and never want to leave. But, God desires us to go home and share our experience with others.

    "When the Music stops!" Opening remarks: This weekend was a great success. People where blessed and touched from every age bracket. You could say we experienced one of those mountain top experiences. So I ask the question today, “What do we do now that the music stopped?” This is a very good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 25,437 views

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Laying Down The Law

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 24,034 views

    This sermon is a precursor to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains what the law tells us about God and about us as well as what the law could never do.

    May 21, 2000 Exodus 19 “Laying down the law” 1. The giving of the law established the fact that God wants a relationship with mankind. (Exodus 19:3-6) I want to give you a principle that will help you in many different areas of your life. It will help you in your relationship with God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trumpets Of Judgment And Proclaming The Word Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    Are you ready to hear the trumpet call of God to judgment and glory? It will be one or the other for everyone. Meanwhile we are to be people of the Word! Hearing, following, and sharing it!

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Lesson 5 Revelation 8-11 The Trumpets of Judgment and Proclamation of the Word When my kids were little they used to make up songs. Almost all of them were about God or church. We video taped one of them where they all sang, “Trumpets will sound and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,267 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching Mount Zion

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 58,492 views

    We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

    Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 16,737 views

    Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

    Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

    Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational