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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Was The Darkness At The Crucifixion A Solar Eclipse?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2017
     | 5,424 views

    Some have explained the darkness at the crucufixion as a total eclipse. Was it?

    Was the Darkness at the Crucifixion a Solar Eclipse? Matthew 27:33-56 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.” Well the much-hyped solar eclipse here in America has come and gone, and we are still here. All of those viewing glasses which were sold for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 6: The Immensity Of God’s Resources Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2018
     | 5,867 views

    This is a psalm of ascension. We can almost follow His tracks, as all the evil powers which rule the darkness of this world drop far beneath Him. The ascending Lord is high over all,

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chat Gpt Helps Me Preach On Ezekiel's Bones Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2023
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     | 2,392 views

    So: my AI friend Chat GPT could not write a decent sermon. (She tried but it was as dry as Ezekiel's dry bones). But she did help me write this one, even if I still had to do most of the work.

    Bones in desert land, God's breath revives, forms new life, Hope in resurrection. Once upon a time, there were three kings who ruled over three kingdoms. The first king, known for his wisdom and kindness, saw his people suffer from a terrible famine. He called upon his advisors, but no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Resurrects

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 603 views

    Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He not only rose from the grave, but He also has the power to resurrect every dead situation in your life.

    JESUS RESURRECTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." – John 11:25 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Philippians 3:10, Ezekiel 37:12-14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building Altars That Move God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
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    Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

    BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Brought Me Out Of The Miry Clay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 650 views

    The “miry clay” represents situations that are sticky, messy, and hard to escape. It symbolises spiritual bondage, emotional turmoil, and moral failure. But God does not abandon His people in such states. He inclines His ear to us, hears our cry, and lifts us out with His mighty hand.

    HE BROUGHT ME OUT OF THE MIRY CLAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Psalm 18:16-19, Colossians 1:13, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 15:17-24 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when it feels like we are sinking—overwhelmed by sin, pain, confusion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is To Blame?

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

    Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Stepfather Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,925 views

    Joseph adopted and "raised" Jesus because God determined that Joseph was the right man for the job. What was it about Joseph that made him right for the challenge of raising our Savior?

    Several years ago, a 3rd grader (Danny Dutton, age 8) was given a homework assignment – where he was asked to “Explain God.” And these were some of the things he wrote: “You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy… it’s God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aim High!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,852 views

    Baby Dedication Sermon to remind parents of the ultimate priority in raising children -- lead them to follow God.

    1. Stork A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered bird. The boy asked his grandmother the same question and received a variation on the bird story. Outside to his playmate he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lance Ladd avatar

    Instructions On Honoring Your Father And Mother

    Contributed by Lance Ladd on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,592 views

    sermon on the 5th commandment instructions on raising children and loving parents

    Honor your Father and Mother Exodus 20:12 IHCC 11/11/01 EX 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. I have heard many people comment about the declining situations of our families and of young people today. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mothering Godly Children In A Godless Society

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,592 views

    This sermon gives five essentials for raising godly children in a godless society.

    Mother’s Day Mothering Godly Children in a godless Society Deuteronomy 6 May 12, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    The raising of Lazarus and the impact it had on Jesus’ ministry and His eventual crucifixion.

    Series: Journey to the Cross Text: John 11:1-7, 21-47 Title: “I am the Resurrection” I. The Glory of God (1-7) Vv. 1-3 • We find out that Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha has become sick. o The two sisters send word to Jesus, expecting Him to come and do something about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,879 views

    UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

    a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Social Implications Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Nov 21, 2009
     | 3,085 views

    The beginning of the reaction to the Resurrection at the moment of Lazurus being raised from the dead.

    The Social Implications of the Resurrection revised October 10, 2009 John Chapter 11 48 If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead! When some of the Jews who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Why Was Christ A Carpenter?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    It was not by chance or mere coincidence that Christ was raised in the environment of a carpenter’s shop.

    In Mark 6:3 we read, "Is not this the carpenter?" I believe nothing was left to chance in the life of our Lord. Every day’s experience had been foreseen and planned in the counsels of deity before the Incarnation took place. There were no surprises for Him. He was never caught unaware. He knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist