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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Responsibility Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 24, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    For Easter Sunday on Matthew 28 (Adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/sermon-mp3s/by-series/the-passover-plot/the-responsibility-of-the-resurrection)

    HoHum: A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, she asked: "And what do you think were Jesus’ first words when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Near Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,197 views

    Christ came near to us at Christmas

    He is Near Series: Prepare the Way Luke 1:1-25 December 1, 2013 Morning Service This message is adapted from the Wesleyan Church materials called Prepare the Way The season of Advent seems to be filled with a need to wait. Waiting is not always the biggest strong suit of people. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,221 views

    What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

    Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Death Of Death Or The Day Death Died”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 1, 2014
     | 8,746 views

    jESUS HAS OVERCOME DEATH, HELL AND THE GRAVE.

    “THE DEATH OF DEATH OR THE DAY DEATH DIED” 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Testimony Time

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    In Enoch's walk with God, he modeled for us the Christian testimony.

    Testimony Time Genesis 5: 18-24 Intro: Play song “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” . Just a closer walk with God. If you are a Christian this morning, that should be your goal, your plea as the song states. . You know more that anything else, that is our testimony. . How is our walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 9,652 views

    We have to get out there and start spreading the Good News.And When we do this God will bless our churches And it will grow for the right reasons.

    Today I want to talk about doing what were told? • From the time we are children we are constantly being told what to do. • We’re told to make our beds, clean our rooms, feed the dog, cut the grass, and so on and so on. But how do we determine who we are suppose to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 7,205 views

    When we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever.

    God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Momma's Seminary

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Timothy's mother and grandmother provided the foundation that Timothy needed to become a great witness for the Lord.

    Momma’s Seminary 2 Timothy 1: 5 Intro: Play video “MIGHTY” downloaded from sermon central. . What a powerful video. . The narrator talked moms doing “Jesus work” the shaping of souls. . Moms you do that. . You shape character and integrity and model how to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Maternal Heart Of God

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 12, 2014
     | 5,311 views

    Mothers Day sermon on the comfort and compassion of God, which is described in Scripture as a mother's love.

    I was having coffee with a few fellow Army chaplains, and we started telling “mother-in-law jokes.” One of the chaplains was just sitting quietly, listening to our dumb jokes. He finally spoke up: “Well you know, my wife’s mother-in-law is pretty nice.” Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Fear Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 39,805 views

    A sermon examing the importance of fearing the Lord.

    THE FEAR OF THE LORD Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. It doesn’t take long scanning the radio, flipping through the channels on the T.V, or scrolling through the internet before you will hear some so called “preacher” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Freedom Is Blood

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    Our nation was saved by the shedding of blood, our soul's are saved by the shedding of Jesus' blood.

    John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. What do you think of when you think of Memorial Day - the beginning of summer vacation, barbecues in the back yard, family get-togethers? While remembering certain things can be traumatic. The ability to remember is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,360 views

    James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

    There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Have It All You Must Love All

    Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015
     | 5,306 views

    It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

    This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are We Enjoying A Pity Party?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,393 views

    It is so easy to have A PITY PARTY and feel like your are the only person in the world that is having trouble. What are you doing here? Problems and obstacles are common.

    HAVING A PITY PARTY... THE BATTLE OF THE MIND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is not about clinical depression from a chemical imbalance that requires professional help. Do you know no 16 seed NCAA team has ever beaten a #1 seed? Someday, some team will break that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Precious In His Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,364 views

    Funeral chapel message.

    The text I use today comes from Ps. 116:15 which is a perfect way of expressing God’s outlook on what had happened in the life and death of Glen Criswell. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” While we view death as the enemy, God sees it from another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist