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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    History's Greatest Victory Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
     | 7,408 views

    The last message of a series for preparation for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION HISTORY’S GREATEST VICTORY TEXT: Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 (KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. [2] And they found the stone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Our Guide Through Troubled Times

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    Only the Lord can be trusted to be our guide in such a troubled future.

    OUR GUIDE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES “But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock; And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalms 78:52-53 (NKJV) A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 7,755 views

    A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

    OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Embracing The Day

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    There is hope in Seeking God in the Present as we look ahead to the future.

    What expectations do you have for this new year which just began? · Perhaps that’s not a question you’ve thought too much about… but every one of us has formed a sense of expectations for life…even if not specific, our souls have a general sense of what we expect in life as we enter a new year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Why? Why Would God Allow It To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    Why? Why would a loving God allow this to happen, we have choices to make either we remain where we are lost in the past, or fearful of the future. But there may be another way there may be another choice...one of serving God...

    Prior to reading this sermon it is worth noting that a gentleman by the name of Ken Ring (the moon man) is forecasting an earthquake for Christchurch of around 8 on the Richter scale two days either side of the 20th of March, though he has already amended this prediction it has put a huge weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    All Is Well In 2012 Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,505 views

    Hope for the new year - it may look hopeless, but God sees it differently.

    ALL IS WELL IN 2012 The theme God gave me for the New Year is this: “All is Well in 2012.” You may be thinking, ‘How can you say, ‘All is well in 2012’ when: -Islam is destroying the Middle East? -Communism is destroying China?-Hinduism is destroying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lion Of Judah Reigns! Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,364 views

    As John is shown heaven's throne, he sees the Lion of Judah as the slaughtered Lamb taking the scroll. How this truth drives out our worry! Parts: A. He is the slaughtered Lamb. B. He is the universal King.

    Text: Revelation 5:1-6a Theme: The Lion of Judah Reigns! A. He is the slaughtered Lamb B. He is the universal King Season: Pentecost 4c -- God's Names Date: June 20, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lion-of-Judah-Reigns_-Revelation5_1-6A.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Score And Ten

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009
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     | 12,644 views

    For 1989, 70th anniversary of the church. Three Scriptures with the number "70" in them ... life includes pain and conflict; but we are to forgive without reservation; God knows the plans He has for the next 70 years of this church.

    We’ve reached a milestone, a real milestone. Seventy years old. That’s a good long while. That is, in fact, a lifetime, according to one of the Scriptures I’m going to read, the typical, average lifetime of a human being. And it’s not too bad for an institution like a church. We’ve been here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Living At A New Address

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2013
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    Being a Christian is like living at a new address. A Christian is someone who has moved from the house of sin and death into a new home with Christ. When you live with Christ, you want to show Him your love by doing good works and resisting sin.

    Living at a New Address Scripture Reading: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Sin's Fountains Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,756 views

    In this concluding section concerning light & love, God has an important warning. We are warned that there is no place for both God & the world in our lives (Mt. 6:24). You cannot love God & love the world. One reason we are not to love the world is be

    1 JOHN 2: 15-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SIN'S FOUNTAINS [Matthew 6:19-24] A group of first-graders had just completed a TOUR OF A HOSPITAL, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,397 views

    To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    From This Moment On Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,879 views

    A sermon examining the constant work of God in the lives of His people.

    FROM THIS MOMENT ON Haggai 2:10-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 19th, 2025) There are certain moments that can change the trajectory of our lives. (Graduations, weddings, the birth of our children, deaths of loved ones, etc.) I have experienced many benchmarks and milestones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Life Described

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

    LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 14, 2017
     | 4,253 views

    Each person should see the true meaning of Easter.

    WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO YOU? E mpty tomb Mark16: 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    To Be Announced

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,959 views

    These things “To Be Announced” are throughout the Bible. In them we can have absolute hope and faith as God’s plan comes to fruition even in an election year.

    To Be Announced Isaiah 9:1-7 There are times when people wait anxiously for news because the news can have great consequences for many people. Waiting for the results of a Presidential election for instance. Depending on who wins will determine the fate of the nation. Lately my wife and I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed