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  • David Elvery avatar

    When Death Collides With Life Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
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     | 9,723 views

    Jesus’ attitude to death and life

    When Death Collides With Life - Luke 7:11-17 Gladstone Baptist Church - 3/7/05 am Last week we spoke about an amazing display of great faith. Do you remember - Jesus healed the Centurion’s servant and the outcome was tremendous for all concerned ... - The Slave lived - The Centurion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Best Life Now Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2010
     | 8,478 views

    another sermon in the series of vision regarding our commitment to strengthen families

    Text: Deut 6:1-25, Title: Your Best Life Now, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/24/10, AM A. Opening illustration: One writer says that Moses indicates our land and our churches will be as our homes are.” Samuel and Susannah Wesley, see below, B. Background to passage: Reminder of the presuppositions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,587 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    Who was responsible for Christ’s crucifixion?

    Have you ever stopped to consider who killed Jesus? This is a bit more complex than you might think upon first consideration. I’d like to share with you six answers to that question… 1. The Jews did. (Matt 27:22-26; Luke 24:20) I realize that this is not a politically-correct thing to say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    HIS GREAT PAIN CAUSED OUR GREAT GAIN OF SALVATION.

    “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ISAIAH 52:13—53:12 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Victor Yap writes, The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all efforts to help. The youngster stormed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 34,327 views

    An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

    Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ideal Marriage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

    The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Finding Jesus Through Suffering

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
     | 3,090 views

    The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

    Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Calvary The Place Of Crucifixion!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    To glorify the Lord Jesus for dying of the cross of Calvary.

    PP0710 DATE CALVARY THE PLACE OF CRUCIFIXION! Lu 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. (KJV) The word “Malefactor” means a criminal – evil doer. INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principle Of Life Through Death

    Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

    THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Obvious Diseases Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    The first disease that we see the church must deal with is “Cancer” and the first aspect of this cancer we must understand is its propensity for “Unhealthy Multiplication.”

    PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 1.Unhealthy Multiplication (too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 26, 2008
     | 3,935 views

    Forgiveness is a gift we receive and a gift we give to others.

    Title: Give Forgiveness Text: Ephesians 4:30-32 Thesis: Forgiveness is a gift we give to others… Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Johnson avatar

    More Than A Conqueror!

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    This sermon encourages everyone to rejoice because we are more than conquerors do to the love of Christ Jesus.

    Sermon Title – More than a Conqueror! Sermonic Text - Matthew 21:1-11 As a pastor I cannot endorse any candidate for President. I think America is very fortunate this year in that any of the remaining three candidates would probably make a good president. Given the intense scrutiny and voracity ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Proves The Resurrection?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,984 views

    There are many proofs of the resurrection, but Mary Magdalene found no peace until she SAW Jesus. Only a relationship with Christ brings peace. Intellectual proofs are not enough.

    What Proves the Resurrection? John 20:1-18 Purpose: To proclaim that Christ’s resurrection is real. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to have a more intimate walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Easter story is reviewed every year in every church that claims to be Christian. Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009
     | 6,455 views

    3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

    In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist