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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Out Of The Darkness And Into The Light

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    IN JESUS WE MOVE FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

    OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT ISAIAH 9: 1-7 SUNDAY PM DECEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHOEVER STARTED THIS WHOLE CHRISTMAS THING…(E-mail) TRANSITION THOUGHT: Christmas is not always a time of light. For many it is a time of darkness. Before Jesus came there was definite darkness. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Alcohol Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,662 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    Three consequnces of living between Christ’s first and second coming.

    Several years ago my mom and late stepfather were hiking back from some hot springs in the desert when they decided to take a shortcut back to their car. That shortcut ended up getting them hopelessly lost in the desert. With the blazing heat beating down on them and with no food or water, slowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Firm In Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,920 views

    Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

    Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,037 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    If --- No Sadder Words

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    If is one of the largest two letter words? No sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been? God can take this mess and change people! Little effort? little fruit!

    THE BIG 2 LETTER WORD: IF --- NO SADDER WORDS --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Do we really accept the OLD MAN IS DEAD --- THERE CAN BE A NEW MAN... FOCUSED WORSHIP CHANGES HEARTS, ATTITUDES, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND OUR SOCIETY... 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember The Empty Grave

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018
     | 14,876 views

    Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service

    ENGAGE As I’m sure Ryan could attest, I think most pastors get more stressed out about their messages at Christmas and Easter than any other Sunday all year. Perhaps much of that added stress is self-induced since we feel the need to come up with some new approach or some innovative way to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021
     | 4,628 views

    The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Croffut avatar

    Is There A Soldier In The House

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,113 views

    A message calling all Soldiers of the Lord into service.

    IS THERE A SOLDIER IN THE HOUSE Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-5 A new day. A new start. Decision time for some. I had reached a point of unlimited potential in ministry – had a beautiful family, a good church, all was well and the I was awakened by a naysayer at a conference. I remember 2 years ago as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "From Genesis To Glory: The Legacy Of African American Labor” Honoring The Past And Inspiring The Future

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 21, 2025
     | 516 views

    The inspiring theme "African American Labor," a reflection not only on historical events but also on the resilience and ingenuity of our people. Just like Joseph, our journey has spanned from bondage to blessing, shaped by faith, struggle, and an indomitable spirit.

    "Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still living?' But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Come close to me. When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pablo Catala avatar

    Breakthrough

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 30, 2019
     | 22,726 views

    God’s Help

    “For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Celebrate The Victory Of The Resurrection (Easter Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,790 views

    Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest victory in human history—the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Celebrate the Victory of the Resurrection Introduction: What a joy it is to be gathered on this special day, Easter Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest victory in human history—the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on this momentous occasion, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Moore avatar

    Death - The Hardest Fact Of Life

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 43,662 views

    This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.

    Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Cure For Hiccups

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,334 views

    A sermon on how John 3 - 16 can point to God’s cures for the various hiccups we face in life,

    God’s cure for Hiccups.. Today I would like to give a sermon on how God can cure Hiccups. Drink a glass of water - have someone creep up behind you and burst a paper bag - Stand on your head and drink a glass of water - there must be a book somewhere called a thousand and one cures for hiccups. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Meeting God In Depression”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,489 views

    Depression strikes about 10 million Americans within any six- month period. Some of the most Godly people in the Bible and in Christian history struggled with depression.

    Intro: Researchers at Columbia University conducted the study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for their success in getting pregnant. Pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational