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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    What Is Behind All The School Shootings

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018
     | 4,144 views

    School shootings over the last few years

    ROMANS 1:22-32 “WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?” A) There have been 18 school shootings so far this year. * All were not fatal shootings, nevertheless guns were fired in schools. * Let me name a few since 1999 – Columbine HS ... Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

    Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Legacy - What We Leave Behind

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 10, 2025
     | 1,020 views

    This is a Mother's Day Sermon that speaks of creating a legacy of faith to leave others. Feel free to use my two personal illustrations as your own.

    2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) – "I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you." The Legacy Question What will people remember about you when you're gone? Will they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

    Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

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    Focus On Destiny: Leaving The Past Behind SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 916 views

    To reach our destiny, we must keep our minds focused on where we are going, not where we have been.

    Introduction: As we journey through life, it is crucial to maintain a focused mind on our ultimate destination. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we must resist the temptation to dwell on past comforts and instead keep our eyes fixed on the future. In order to reach our destiny, we need ...read more

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    God Looks At The Heart Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Dec 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,624 views

    God “tries the heart,” “sees the heart,” “refines the heart,” and “searches the heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:7 For God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In both the Old and New Testaments, the word “Heart” refers to the center of an individual’s mental, emotional and spiritual life. Put another way, the heart is the “innermost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Compelled By Love

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2017
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     | 16,043 views

    The heart of God is to rescue the perishing. Paul caught the vision of God's incomparable love and was so moved that he too felt compelled to join God's efforts, regardless of the cost. The love of God should motivate us to rescue the perishing too!

    COMPELLED BY LOVE 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: school is back in session. 1. “How did school go today?” a mother asked her little boy. “Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers or sisters and I told her I was an only child”. “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do We First Come To A Church Meeting And Encounter God

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
     | 2,793 views

    Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need.

    Why do we first come to a Church meeting and encounter God Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need. Like: • To get a financial blessing possibly after some great set back. • To get deliverance from a ruinous addiction and thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Start In This New Year

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 1, 2020
     | 3,549 views

    we need to approach this new year leaving all the garbage behind and live into the love that God has given us

    Last week we heard about a New Year’s resolution – one that encourages us to not compare ourselves to others. We need to recognize and revel in the growth in ourselves. Jesus told us, “I came so you can have real and eternal life, more and better life than you ever dreamed of.” (John 10:10, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Some Days There Are No Second Chances

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    If you are "Left Behind" you will be lost. Don’t believe the lie.

    Some Days There’s No Second Chance With the popularity of the “Left Behind” series, there is a prevalent doctrine that after the Rapture folks who were nominal believers or heard the Gospel but either rejected it or just put off being saved will get another chance. This is a very desirable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Me Be Up Front Lord

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,833 views

    Why not the top not the bottom.

    LORD LET ME BE THE TOP NOT THE BOTTOM Deuteronomy 28 1And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013
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     | 4,138 views

    This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

    WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,754 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 17: 20-37

    Luke 17: 20-37 Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Messiah And The End Times Fulcrum Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    The most important thing that Jesus wants us to know about the last days is simply to be ready at all times.

    The Messiah and the End Times Fulcrum Text: Matt. 24:32-51 Introduction 1. Illustration: A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots, but it can also be a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation. 2. Jesus gives us 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021
     | 2,796 views

    Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

    WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God