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  • Edward Cook avatar

    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.

    The Poor in Spirit Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:3. I. INTRODUCTION Part of the Sermon on the Mount 1. Make a few remarks about the sermon generally. a. The longest recorded continuous discourse of our Lord. The greatest single sermon of all time. b. Remember Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,563 views

    Jesus left the grave clothes behind in the tomb on Easter morning. When we Give out lives to Him, He takes through the tomb to the Resurrection, we must leave our "grave clothes" behind as well.

    John 20 Easter 2005 Leaving the Grave Clothes Behind (Walter Wangerin’s story “The Ragman” was read as a children’s story. It is found in “Ragman and Other Cries of Faith ISBN 0-06-069253-7) Why does Jesus leave the grave clothes behind? The answer is simple – you don’t need to wear ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Widow Of Nain

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 48,837 views

    A sermon about this wonderful resurrection story in Scripture. Mainly focusing on the compassion of Jesus and how He cares for us. But also, how we should be moved by compassion to help those around us.

    Introduction Read Text: Luke 7:11-17 Background Luke, the Physician, is always quick to show God’s compassion for human need. In Scripture, we have RECORDED where Jesus raised people from the dead. Lazarus is one that we are familiar with... And also Jairus’ daughter... I say “recorded” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    How To Find The Right Balance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

    How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whole And At Peace: Get Up!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    Funeral message for Launer Jones: Help comes from hope, not fear. Life comes from trust, not anxiety. A concerned family who did all they could turned to Jesus, and He will not disappoint.

    It might have been a cold, gray morning, that day when Jairus did what a desperate father had to do. A cold, gray morning, made all the more bleak because a little girl lay dying. Only twelve years old she was, full of promise, full of life, the apple of her father’s eye, and so much in love with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009
     | 6,066 views

    Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

    Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Excuses: In God We Trust Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Paul leads us to understand the harvest of generosity. We cannot outgive God... and if we can trust Him with eternity we should be able to trust Him withe the resources of life!

    No Excuses: In God We Trust 2 Cor. 9 1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the saints. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

    Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Martin avatar

    A Bottle In The Smoke

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,857 views

    The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

    (Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,728 views

    Many of us have started out slow in our walk with God, but we can all finish strong if we desire too.(1) Forgetting what is behind (2)Straining forward (3) Having Maturity

    Running the Race Philippians chapter 3:12-3:21 Introduction- As we continue to look at the series “living for Christ”, this morning we look at finishing strong. In the beginning of chapter 3 of Philippians We saw that the confidence that Apostle Paul had was once in what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Lee avatar

    How To Approach Jesus Mark 5: 21-43

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 44,958 views

    In this passage we have two stories in one. Actually one comes in the middle of the other. Two people who need Jesus, in a special way.

    In this passage we have two stories in one. Actually one comes in the middle of the other. Two people who need Jesus, in a special way. Jairus approached Jesus as a man on a mission. He had a storm in his life. His little girl was about to die and he was not ready to let her go. His approach was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Rebirth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
     | 6,318 views

    This message examines how the resurrection has the ability to restore hope as well as bring hope.

    There are many things that we can live without but hope isn’t one of them. Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when things get difficult. If you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Confessions

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2013
     | 5,605 views

    A sermon that encourages Christians to come clean about the sin in their life.

    “True Confessions” I John 1:5-10 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If you are a Christian you are the target ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Stephenson avatar

    What Is God Doing?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 27, 2012
     | 4,933 views

    What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in you

    What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in your life than God? God has a history of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist