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  • KUNNIL WILSON avatar

    I Want To Know Christ..

    Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,446 views

    I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

    Kunnil Wilson Philippians 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Put On What? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 3 about the important things to put on.

    Sermon for 5/5/2002 Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: James Gibbons- Worldly Womanhood She has her hair put up in tiers, And from her ears hang chandeliers; Her lips are painted red as blood- All badges of her "womanhood." She drapes herself in clothing tight, A sexy object to the sight; All bright, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Jail Breaks - Part I

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    No time for sleeping.

    The year was approximately AD 47. Apart from the stoning of Stephen thirteen years before, the infant church had enjoyed almost a decade and a half of relative peace in which to grow. When many believers had scattered to their homelands following Stephen’s stoning, the gospel had gone with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Service To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    The bible teaches us that to truely live in this life and the next, we must serve the poor.

    Keys of Life – Service August 29, 2004 Isaiah 58:9b-12 According to the advertisers, what brings life? Lotto Super 7 TV Ad Destinator Professor Posh Jesse Streets The Splurger Cosmetica Relaxo 2-Weeks-Notice-Man Email Spam Money Weightloss Sex It’s easy to believe them – the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,375 views

    You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

    “Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Heart

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,175 views

    When we view children as a curse rather than a blessing we are under God’s curse. One reason that is true, I believe, is that children reveal whether we have a servant’s heart or a selfish heart. A selfish heart is more concerned about getting away from

    A Father’s Heart Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Purpose: To show what a godly father looks like. Aim: I want the listener to focus on loving children by showing Christ to them. INTRODUCTION: Revival is a subject that is constantly on my heart. I often say that I don’t really know what a real revival in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Gold Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,318 views

    What was the most valuable gift that was given in the story of the wise men? And what can we learn from the gifts that were given?

    (This sermon was preached following a Christmas cantata, and time constraints forced us to sing only one congregational Christmas song. To compensate for this, I included 3 Christmas carols/hymns in the sermon). OPEN: Someone sent an e-mail that made a list of Christmas Signs they’d seen in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,178 views

    The stone was rolled away from the tomb of Jesus, and it can be rolled away from whatever has you bound.

    The Stone Has Been Rolled Away By Pastor Jim May On Thursday evening Jesus gathered with his disciples for the last meal that he would eat with them. Jesus, the very Son of God, God in human form, had come down from the glory of Heaven for one single great purpose – to shed his blood for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Going To Do About It?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 61,699 views

    Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

    Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Day In Court Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,965 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke

    Luke 12: 54- 59 Your Day In Court 54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see the south wind blow, you say, ‘There will be hot weather’; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Easter - The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,053 views

    The reality of the resurrection is the center piece of the Christian faith. It means the last enemy has been defeated, Hell and the grave has been conquered, the Law has been fulfilled, the sacrifices completed and the justice of God has been completely satisfied.

    After the week of passion, who would have ever thought that three days later things could change so drastically? The scene at the tomb was the conclusion of an age old conflict. This was the promised fulfillment of God's plan of redemption and restoration. Finally the walls of separation were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 454 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 23, 2024
     | 484 views

    3 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-III—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The death, burial, & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in those facts, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’, heaven bound, ministers in God’s Kingdom, & a vital part of the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Thy Mother

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 13, 2024
     | 669 views

    As a Mother Cares for her children, We must not only share and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but also our lives. Living it, Showing it, Giving it for the help of others. A woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

    2024.05.12.Sermon.Honor thy Mother. William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Proverbs 31:1-31, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:1-3, Psalms 90:10, 2 Timothy 1:5, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:30 THE BIG IDEA: As a Mother Cares for her children, We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Alive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 829 views

    Explores the transformative power and significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its role as the cornerstone of Christian faith.

    Welcome, beloved family, to our time of worship and reflection on the Word of God. As we gather today, let us remember that we are not just a gathering of individuals, but a body, a family, united under one name - the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

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