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  • Ed Wood avatar

    History, Mystery, Victory

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    A message on the Resurrection.

    HISTORY, MYSTERY, VICTORY Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: In one sense, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fact to be accepted by faith. To say that a person died and was buried is simply to acknowledge the experience of people. But to say that one who died rose bodily from the grave, never to return, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Better Marriage

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Three actions for a better marriage.

    Colossians 3:18-19 Building A Better Marriage Introduction A. Skit B. The speaker at a woman’s club was lecturing on marriage and asked the audience how many of us wanted to "mother" our husbands. One member in the back row raised her hand. "You do want to mother your husband?" the speaker asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Git 'er Done

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,784 views

    Thanks-giving: our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives.

    Title: Git Er Done! Scripture: Hebrews 10: 11-25 Theme: Thanks – Giving; our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives. Call to Worship: Jesus is Lord of All Hymn 1: Come Ye Thankful People Come Anthem: Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me Hymn 2: Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,110 views

    It is time that the men of God starting acting like MEN of GOD. We have set back and allowed for the world and church to fall down around us. It is time to act.

    "ACT LIKE MEN" 1 Corinthians 16:13 INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Co 16:13, Paul commands the Corinthians to "be brave" (NKJV), also translated as... a. "quit you like men" (ASV, KJV) b. "act like men" (ESV, NASB) c. "be courageous" (NRSV), "be men of courage" (NIV) 2. The Greek word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,179 views

    Satan is not going to stand back and watch you grow as a Christian. We is going to send everything he can to knock you down and take you out of action. We need to he prepared to stand our ground.

    STAND FIRM – SPIRITUAL ARMOR Ephesians 6:10-20 INTRODUCTION At the end of Ephesians, Paul addresses the area of Spiritual Warfare. Our lives are a constant on-going warfare between God’s Law and the powers of darkness. As we read along with today’s text we will see a common theme for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name Jesus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    A sermon on the importance of the name of the Lord.

    Sermon for 12/17/2006 The Name Introduction: (Luke 2:21 NIV) On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. WBTU: A. The most important name is Jesus. Not given by his parents, but given by heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spirit Controlled Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

    Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Having A Marriage That Sizzles

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,568 views

    Paul is addressing men and women who have taken the Spiritual affairs of the church in their own hands, and have said by their actions “If God doesn’t move in the right way we will do it for Him!”

    Having a Marriage that Sizzles Text: I Cor. 13:1-8a Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,548 views

    Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

    SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

    Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Fox Turned Weasel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,357 views

    The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

    The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Father Forgive Them"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,554 views

    The sermon shares with us why God forgives, How God forgives, where God forgives us, and when God forgives.

    Luke 23:34 Father forgive them 1. Why does God Forgive? The answers is John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not parish but have everlasting life • God Forgives because WE all Need Forgiveness (Isaiah 53:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What Do Son's Need From Their Fathers"?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015
     | 2,715 views

    The work of fathering boys is both challenging and rewarding. "Does my son know that I love him?" "Does my son know that what he does is important to me?" "Does my son know how proud I am of him?"

    Ephesians 6:4 ESV Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. I started manlytraining.com so we could communicate important aspects of manhood, Including fatherhood. In doing so, I came across quite a few fathers who told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Of This World Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,850 views

    Understanding how to be in the world but not of the world.

    Title: Not of this World Theme: Text: John 17:15 - 16 Prayer & Praise Time Psalms 150:1-6 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! (2) Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! (3) Praise Him with the sound of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God