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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    The Resurrection, The Reason To Praise Him (Sermon)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians chapter 15 to straighten out the hearsays and the perverted gospel that was being spread in the city of Corinth. Corinth was the sin center of the Roman Empire in Paul’s day. The spirit of the world seemed to have more

    The Resurrection, the reason to praise Him..1 Corinthians 15: 3 Buddies were talking about death and one asked the others: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? • One said...."He was a great man, who cared about his community." • Another said...."He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternity What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,364 views

    What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

    Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Demon Possession In The U. S.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,715 views

    To aid ministers in addressing the unusual area of demon possession, I have compiled articles and statistics on behavior associated with possession.

    DEMON POSSESSION IN THE U.S. ARTICLES ON POSSESSION 1. Most people in the U.S. don’t think that demon possession – as pictured in the Bible – is still going on today. This is because behavior that resembles possession is not treated as a spiritual phenomena, but as a mental or physiological ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Something Is Happening In The Boneyard

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021
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     | 16,901 views

    Yes there are a lot of dry bones in the boneyard today, but there is a rattling in the boneyard. Revival is coming to the dry bones.

    Ezekiel 37:7-10 "So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. [8] And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

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

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2023
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     | 2,650 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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    Slow As Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022
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     | 2,411 views

    Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

    SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,789 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025
     | 250 views

    A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

    We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Has To Offer

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,536 views

    No matter where you are found this morning it is time to move. If you have just been a member it’s time to move. If you have just been serving it’s time to move. If you have been sharing its time to move further out than you have gone before.

    WHAT GOD HAS TO OFFER Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:14 -21 Introduction I like what David Jeremiah once said, “Everywhere you go, you meet them --- the ones who sit on the back row of life, whisper, and roll their eyes. These are people who aren’t really headed anywhere, and they’re eager to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Qualities Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    When God builds a church, it will have leaders who are the type of men God would approve of. This is a revamp of a sermon from 3 years ago.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1  The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. http://www.christianglobe.com/Illustrations/theDetails.asp?whichOne=l&whichFile=leadership  As we continue with our “When God Builds a Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Amundson avatar

    Oops I Tried To Get Over On God Series

    Contributed by Ed Amundson on Jul 5, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Today’s Scripture shows us how Nimrod, a type of Antichrist, unified humanity using all its knowledge, science and resources to establish a city. By the way… Nimrod’s leadership over the people in his day was the exact opposite of what God commanded.

    Today is the first Sunday after the 4th of July. On our church FB page I posted the Declaration of Independence with this comment: “Praise The Lord for providing the founding principles of the United States of America in the Bible. #ournationfromGodsinspiration” That one post caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What Will The Resurrection Be Like? And How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to give a simple overview of the resurrection and then give some practical steps to prepare ourselves for it.

    1 Corinthians What Will the Resurrection be Like? And How Can I be Sure That I Will Be Ready? 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 July 20, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the South Seas met opposition to leaving his home in Scotland and going to preach to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    And Now For Some Real News

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    What is your legacy going to be?

    Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Blahovich avatar

    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

    "The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Welch avatar

    Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
     | 2,744 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance