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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Something's Going On In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 15, 2010
     | 5,432 views

    A sermon on the miracle of the holy ones raised to life when Jesus died on the cross from Matthew 27:52-53

    Sermon for 3/14/2010 Matthew 27:45-53 Introduction: A. Excuse me Matthew; can you give us more information? Matthew’s brief description here with this last miracle (vs. 52-53) reminds me of a situation from my own life. Crystal and I had gotten engaged without anyone knowing about it. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Pandemic Grief

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 8, 2021
     | 4,634 views

    This sermon addresses the grief we are all experiencing - especially during the global pandemic. It looks at the raising of Lazarus in John 11

    Title: “A new lease on life – or eternal life.” Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy/gospel-centric way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: “a new lease on life – or a new life!" Purpose: to offer a gospel perspective on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Babylon And The World War 2 Connection Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,562 views

    Hitler and many of the leaders surrounding him had been raised in Catholicism, with its ugly hatred of the Semites. The rest is history...

    FIFTY-EIGHT: HITLER AND WORLD WAR II Let's back up to the end of World War I. The Hapsburg Dynasty has crumbled. Rome is worried about its future prospects. Protestant areas of Czechoslovakia, Orthodox portions of Yugoslavia, Orthodox Russia, all are European threats to the Roman block of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Every Child Wants A F.a.t. Daddy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2023
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     | 2,342 views

    If you are a parent or grandparent raising children, you need to be a F.A.T. daddy or F.A.T. granddaddy.

    Introduction Today is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads. I wonder if you truly realize the influence that you have on your family as a whole but in particularly to the children that call you “daddy.” I am going to make a statement that might surprise you dads, but I am going to back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Times Ahead! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022
     | 1,863 views

    Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

    Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Travis Leib avatar

    Father's Day - The Father Everyone Needs

    Contributed by Travis Leib on Jun 17, 2018
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     | 6,455 views

    A short sermon for Father's Day, giving us a tactical outline on effectively raising our kids for God,

    Thessalonians 2:11 is our text this morning (read) Paul wrote this letter to his church that he had started a short time after he left. Paul knew the dangers this young church was facing. They had been exposed to errant teaching, but became followers of the churches of God through the truth Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
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     | 10,743 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 177 views

    As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Want To Avoid Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 2, 2025
     | 104 views

    We finish up the Lord's Prayer sermon series with Jesus' words on temptation. Do they match how we normally approach sin in our lives?

    AVOIDING TEMPTATION: Do I want this for my life? - Matthew 6:13. - Now we come to the close of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus has invited us to pray about a number of important subjects and now we have a final one about spiritual victory. - What does v. 13 mean? I think a summary statement would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Certainties

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

    MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the God Of Miracles"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 30, 2023
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     | 2,743 views

    This message shares stories and events that glimpse the supernatural realm and the God of miracles. He demonstrated His strength in the early church and continues to do so today. The Lord knows those who are His, and this foundational truth gives us hope, which we call an anchor of our soul.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Hebrews 13:8) "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever" (Romans 15:19) “Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 51 ratings
     | 37,433 views

    When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

    THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power You Already Have

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 43 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    We are victorious through Christ. The same power that raised Jesus to life is at work in our lives. So let us BELIEVE in His power and ACT UPON it.

    Eph 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Theme: Verse 18 I pray also that the eyes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible