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  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
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    The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

    EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Broken

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    We must be broken before God can reach our hearts

    Broken TCF Sermon September 14, 2003 Fruit vs. Stone = Soft vs. Hard (Demonstration: use a piece of fruit and a small rock. Use some sort of tool to try to penetrate each.) To get to the middle of this fruit, the “heart” of it, if you will, to penetrate this fruit, it doesn’t take much effort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When You Feel You Are Missing The Fullness Of Joy

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness

    WHEN YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING THE FULLNESS OF JOY Part one The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness - Pastor Ed Pruitt Sunday July 30, 2000 Freedom To Obey God! Romans 6:15-23 15 So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Paul now ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Our convictions must be firm in a shifting culture.

    Life in the Fast Lane Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Signs Of Life

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011
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    What are the signs of a person who is "born again"?

    Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, who, according to the Gospel of John, showed favour to Jesus. He appears three times in the plot: the first is when he visits Jesus one night to listen to his teachings (John 3:1-21); the second is when he states the law concerning the arrest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees & Saducees Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,616 views

    1) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES 2) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS GOD REQUIRES, 3) THE RIGHTEOUSNESS GOD GIVES

    There are many differences between Americans and Canadians. One prominent public one is the moral expectations that Americans require of the political leaders. Republican candidate Mitt Romney, has been striving expensively and perhaps successfully for the Republican Party nomination for President ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Son To Light The Darkness

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 3,523 views

    God chose a child to bring light in the midst of utter darkness.

    “A Son to Light the Darkness” Isaiah 9:1-7 December 14, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: “Unca Frank’s Christmas!” Isaiah 9: 6-7 Key verse(s): 6a: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” Franklin Chaney was by all accounts what you would call a crank. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Frankincense Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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    Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense – a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

    The Gift of Frankincense The Three Gifts, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 6, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love For A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
     | 5,901 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to love in marriage in a way that sees the marriage through each of the Seasons of a Marriage....

    Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Matthew 19:3-6 Good morning friends! Two little guys were sitting in a wedding, watching what was going on, when one asked the other, "So, how many marriages can you have?" His friend whispered, "16, I think." 16?" "I think so." "How ...read more

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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,454 views

    Easter message...powerful lessons we can learn from when the stone rolled away, revealing Jesus’ resurrection.

    *INTRO>If you were to take a survey on the street, asking folks to identify the greatest rolling stone, most would probably name Mick Jagger, although some might give a nod to Keith Richards because he is such a specimen and testimony of what damage prolonged drug use will do to your body. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    Ephesians 5:20 tells 1) When, 2) For what, 3) To whom & 4) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful.

    People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve every good thing they have—and more. The rich firmer of Jesus’ parable who was presumptuous about his future prosperity ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
     | 11,937 views

    Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

    Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Recovering From Failure Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,086 views

    Our failures are not final with God.

    Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draw Near - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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    A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

    OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible