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  • James Wallace avatar

    When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 10, 2021
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     | 7,338 views

    Jesus' beloved friends had requested He come for their urgent need. But He didn't show up when He could have? What are we to think when God doesn't answer our prayers--there's only silence--and midnight passes?

    Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Believe And Live

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 14, 2011
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    Jesus is calling us to believe and live for him beyond the power of reason to believe

    INTRO The French philosopher Voltaire once said: “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” Voltaire spoke of a form of faith that lives, breathes, and moves beyond the ordinary, to the extraordinary. In like manner, Dale Carnegie spoke of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Chandler avatar

    Life Is Precious

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 8, 2006
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     | 4,910 views

    A look at the raising of Lazarus and how Jesus has called each of us out of the tomb and into a new life in Him.

    Life is precious. Jesus shows life is precious by his relationships with people. Jesus and Mary, Martha, and Lazarus It was such a relationship, Mary poured perfume on Jesus, wiped his feet. It was such a relationship, the girls knew they could call on Jesus. It was such a relationship that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Only And What Ifs

    Contributed by David Petticrew on May 4, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,455 views

    Jesus enourage us to avoid if onlys about the past but instead look to the future with what if (I believe).

    Back to the Future. Young teenager Marty McFly has a chance to go back in time due to the invention of his friend Doc Ement Brown. While in the past he has the chance to change things and make his future a better one by encouraging his father to act in a better way. Then in the second movie he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James Jackson avatar

    Shift, Part 4: Shift Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2020
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     | 8,822 views

    A look at five "one thing" statements in Scripture, and what they can teach us about what really matters

    Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 10. This morning will be a little different though, because instead of diving deep into one passage, we are actually going to be turning to several different passages of Scripture. So you might want to flex your fingers to get them limbered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2022
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    Jesus is the resurrection and the life.

    The Resurrection and The Life Jeffery Anselmi / General Signs / Resurrection; Lazarus (Name) / John 11:1–4; John 11:28–44 Jesus is the resurrection and the life. INTRODUCTION A local café served as a regular hangout for several senior adult men. They typically got together for lunch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Wept - Part One (Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2020
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     | 9,061 views

    A full third of Americans are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Maybe you're one of them. It might help you to know that the Bible records three separate times that Jesus was so overwhelmed with emotion that he broke down in tears. How can the tears of Jesus help us wipe away our own?

    Jesus Wept (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/13/2020 Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Giving God Our Best Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 381 ratings
     | 58,009 views

    Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

    Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Help For The Troubled Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,215 views

    A sermon examining the hope we have in Jesus.

    HELP FOR THE HURTING HEART John 11:1-44 On any given Sunday, within this assembly there are people who are enduring tragedy, sorrow, and heartbreak. As we speak, members of our faith family are suffering emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually. You may have a precious loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Say When We Don't Know What To Say - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 30, 2021
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    When someone passes away unexpectedly, we often are left without knowing what to say. Through the story of Lazarus' death, we can see some things we can say when we do not know what to say.

    “What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say” Introduction There are not many times when I am left speechless. I’m often told that I have a tendency to not be quiet and listen — that I actually talk too much. When I first heard of Debbie’s passing, however, I found myself without words to say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral: Trust=peace Of Mind And Heart

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,282 views

    This sermon is based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and emphasises the peace that comes from trusting the Lord rather than the new cultural spiritual fads that tingle ears.

    In Jesus Holy Name Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Funeral Redeemer “Total Trust=Peace of Mind and Heart” “Trust in the Lord with all your heart lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear! It's Time To Get Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
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     | 482 views

    This sermon explores how trials reveal our faith and God's power to transform sorrow into joy, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our faith and our desire to draw closer to our Creator. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to encourage one another on this path we walk together. We are not alone in our ...read more

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    Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015
     | 5,650 views

    Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

    The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Choosing What Is Most Needful

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

    It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran