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  • Joseph Barraclough avatar

    Contradiction Or Conversion?

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,852 views

    A sermon of the majesty of God’s grace. This displays the ability of Christ to draw a man and save him, even when the penitent is at death’s door.

    Texts: Matthew 27:33-44 Mark 15:27-32 Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 “And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Inspecting The Wall Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

    Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    First Sunday Of Lent- B -- "he Was Among Wild Beasts, And The Angels Ministered To Him.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2021
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    It turns out that the devil is knocking at her door and she says, “I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”

    “He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” In the Greek, these were dangerous animals. These wild animals can remind us that dangers surrounded Jesus all through his life. And ours. e.g. At a United States Army post in the desert of Kuwait, Protestant Chaplain (Major) Barbara ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Faithful Turncoats Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
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     | 890 views

    The gift of salvation is the door opened to a relationship with God for people who know they’re separated from God and don’t want to be.

    The country once called Zaire is gone. It’s hard to believe how fast it happened, isn’t it? The suffering has been terrible, but 7 months is an incredibly short time for a civil war to begin, run its course, and end, especially a country the size of Zaire. I mean, the Republic of Congo. It’s as big ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Faith That Attracts Divine Visitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
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    Faith is the key that unlocks the door to experiencing God’s divine visitation. Without faith, it is impossible to please God or to draw near to His presence.

    FAITH THAT ATTRACTS DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 1:45, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the key that unlocks the door to experiencing God’s divine visitation. Without faith, it is impossible to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Favour For Supernatural Promotion

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
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    Favour is a spiritual currency that opens doors no man can shut. It lifts from obscurity to visibility, from the back to the front, and from lack to abundance.

    FAVOUR FOR SUPERNATURAL PROMOTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Promotion is not always the product of hard work, connections, or qualifications—it is ultimately determined by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Nation...

    Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

    2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Evans avatar

    When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 14,996 views

    GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

    WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Othey McNew Jr. avatar

    From The Grave He Arose

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Apr 22, 2006
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    Proof that JESUS arose from the grave and why

    From The Grave HE Arose John 20: 19-31 19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20And when he had so said, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Difference

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    Consider the differnce the resurrected Christ will make in the lives of those who trust and follow Him.

    Today is Easter. We celebrate the greatest event in the history of the world! I want to ask a question. What difference does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ make in a person’s life? It can make a difference! Consider the story of Zachary. Zachary was doing poorly in math at school. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Do We Count On Jesus To Return And Reward? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    God changes those who count on Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible contains four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), called together, “The Gospels.” These describe the work of Jesus while he was on earth. Virtually unknown at birth, by the end of his thirty-three years, Jesus assembled a following of men and women who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Keep Your Eye On The Ball Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#9] KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL James 5:13-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Jesus Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 6,133 views

    The message shows that when Jesus died the church was filled with despair and fear, but when he arose it was transformed into a band of heroes willing to die rather than keep silent.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 4 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 22 Text: 1 Cor.15:1-8;Luke 24:33 ff Concord Baptist Church: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS IS ALIVE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,827 views

    Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

    The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Peace Be With You (Easter)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    The resurrection is rooted in human history…yet it has never ceased reaching out and changing lives.

    Texts read at start of service and in sermon outline… as reference source for sermon: Matthew 28:1-7 (NLT) John 20:19-22, 26-31 (NLT) As we gather to engage the event that has changed the world more than any other… Important to realize this event…the resurrection of Christ is rooted in history. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational