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  • ernest h. jones avatar

    From The Outside Looking In

    Contributed by Ernest H. Jones on Apr 23, 2011
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     | 9,802 views

    This is a Resurrection Sunday message on Peter, John, and Mary Magdelene

    John 19:11-18 From the outside looking in Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb far earlier than usual. Obviously, she is still distraught over the previous days’ events. No matter what Jesus had said or did before crucifixion Friday, the fact remained that Jesus was dead. All the belief in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015
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     | 13,772 views

    Proper 12 (A) Christ has won victory over sin, death, and all things. We are in Him, and have His victory. Therefore, we may live boldly in daily Christian Life.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Victory in Jesus” V is for Victory. Victory is the focus, the goal, of every athlete and every warrior. Soon our high school boys, the (name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evangelism

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 25, 2013
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     | 11,118 views

    What should our attitude be when we evangelize? What should we expect and be prepared for? Also, there just might be one surprising category of people to whom the Lord wants us to reach.

    Colossians 4:2-6 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. “Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take It Easy Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
     | 9,077 views

    We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry. We are frazzled, overwhelmed, & bewildered. Truth is we are addicted to noise. We need to know what it is like to Take it Easy

    Take it Easy Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Keep Hope Alive? Now!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2025
     | 750 views

    We need LIVING HOPE ALIVE AND WELL IN THE CHURCH . Do we realize the enemy desires to kill and destroy hope in the church? Be positive, stay focused on keeping hope alive and well.

    HOW DO WE KEEP HOPE ALIVE? NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BEST? I say good is the enemy of best. Often when we get good at something we will never improve? Me thinks God would like us to get better, then get BEST. NOW WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Time Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024
     | 1,096 views

    How important is prayer in your life?

    “A Time Of Prayer” Acts 3:1 We will just look at one verse today. How important is prayer in your life? Is it important enough to set time aside so that we may pray? Or is prayer just something we do when there is an urgent need like and accident, sickness, distress, or any on a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Rest In The Peace Of God - Psalm 4:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 9, 2025
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     | 605 views

    God calls us to go — and rest in the peace of God. Not a peace the world gives, but a peace that comes through knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

    Go! And Rest in the Peace of God - Psalm 4:8 Psalm 4:8 (NLT): “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Introduction: The Longing for Rest Have you ever laid your head on the pillow, yet your mind refuses to rest? The world around us is filled with noise — ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Warrior In The Bible

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025
     | 186 views

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    Exodus 15:3 “The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name. Numbers 1:14 The Census of Israel’s Warriors Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Lesson Of The Thorns

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2026
     | 139 views

    THIS IS A MUST READ. We often pray for God to remove the thorns from our daily lives. Paul teaches us thorns have a purpose. God's grace is sufficient.

    THE LESSON OF THORNS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I KNEW A LADY NAMED LENA HYDE that carried a great testimony that THROUGH SUFFERING GOD IS GOD. I graduated high school and was considering college? Lena Hyde gave me good advice. She said I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026
     | 47 views

    The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

    Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rescued By The Cross

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 10, 2023
     | 2,032 views

    That is our message for today - that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a rescue mission.

    Rescued By The Cross Colossians 1:13-20 Introduction "Throw Out the Lifeline" is a great old hymn composed by Edward Smith Ufford, a Baptist minister who served in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1888 Ufford was visiting Point Allerton, near Boston. While there, he visited a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing On God’s Word.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2023
     | 3,044 views

    10 Truths you need to know; 10 words from God. While standing on God’s word remember:

    Standing On God’s Word. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8NLT Have you lost your sense of peace? Is your mind besieged with worry? If so, begin to program your thinking, with the promises of God, write them down, carry them with you, and read them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021
     | 3,062 views

    THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

    INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ultimate Wall.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2021
     | 4,200 views

    ‘I’ will be unto her a wall of fire — Her safety shall consist in my defense. I shall be as fire round about her. No adversary shall be permitted to touch her.

    The Ultimate Wall. Zechariah 2:1-5 The Great Wall of China was erected in the third century BC as a defense raids by nomadic peoples from the north. Throughout succeeding centuries, especially during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was repaired and extended in length, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our First Love Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 17, 2022
     | 1,856 views

    Zeal for Christ and His Word must always be covered in love. Love for God and for others.

    Lord of the Lamp Stands Revelation 2:1 NLT 1 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: Angel - lit. “messenger.” Likely the person(s) who represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ