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Tabitha Coum: An Exposition Of Acts 9:36-43

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2025

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For the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C

Tabitha Coum Acts 9:36–43 NKJV At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013

based on 61 ratings

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Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22, Proverbs 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008

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We see Jesus intimacy and how He prayed for Himself, the disciples and for us before He went to the cross.

A couple of weeks ago Jim called and asked if I would give the message tonight so he could go on the men’s retreat. I said I would and I need to begin by telling you about a dream I had shortly after. I dreamed I was supposed to be giving the message tonight and I had not done anything at all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Games People Play - Sorry Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Down Through The Years, The Lord Has Been Good To Me"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003

based on 374 ratings

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If we take a personal inventory of the blessings of God we have recieved since we were born, we will say that "Down through the years, the Lord has been good to us."

25)I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m old.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005

based on 99 ratings

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Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is An Appointed Time!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Many refuse to talk about death, but we are all headed toward death at 1440 minutes a day.

THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE! ... Sermon and lesson by Dean Roach and Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but then after this the judgment. 1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 51. Behold, I shew you a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 1 Corinthians 15:26-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vagabond Anointing

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2001

based on 204 ratings

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The vagabond anointing is responsible for the lack of direction and aimlessness in so many lives. The devil himself is a vagabond and he likes to distribute that anointing.

In Genesis 4:12, we see the first example of a vagabond person. It says, "When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shall thou be in the earth." Deuteronomy 21:18 - 21 says, "If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-7, 1 Peter 5:8, Job 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Eye On The Ball

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-20, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

When The Game Is Over ....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2008

based on 1 rating

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What are we doing that is of eternal value

Pickwell-Kirby Bellars 22-11-08 Ephesians 1.15-23 I would like to look at our epistle reading (the first reading we had this morning) It probably speaks to me a lot because I find it easier to criticise than give thanks for one another – for our Christian brothers and sisters. However, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Grace

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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A funeral sermon for a 50 year old man who committed suicide. He was an active member of the congregation, and gave no signs or reason for taking his own life, leaving the family, congregation, and community in a state of shock.

(Read obituary from bulletin) Dear friends, members of Our Saviour’s, family members, and especially this day you, Holly, Kyle, Beth, Cara, and Loren, may God’s grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God, our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. The word of God that I will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Observing Nature Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

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