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Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2013

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What do people visit cemeteries to find? Dead people. So, why would the angels ask "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

OPEN: In the last century, there was a very prominent British philosopher named Bertrand Russell who had a interesting view of life and death. He wrote: “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray First

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015

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We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010

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We're talking about Bible characters who had close encounters with God despite their sins, problems, and failures. Today we're talking about Joseph. The outline is: 1-The Dream, 2-The Nightmare, 3-The New Day.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 3 – JOSEPH This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” and we’ve been talking about the great heroes of the Bible who’ve had close encounters with God, and how that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

House - Part 6 - Parade Of Homes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 11, 2009

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Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “Parade of Homes” I. Introduction God’s House is being built. Part of it or not, like it or not, fully understand it or not God is in fact building for Himself a habitation. My desire is that we become a part of that edifice and structure. So, we have been trying to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Like A Mom Does

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 10, 2010

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God’s love and care for us is reflected in the heart of a mother.

Loving Like a Mom Does Intro: The more I read and study the Bible, the more I find that deals with every area of our lives. God is the one who created motherhood, so it is not surprising that the Bible covers some of the struggles that moms face. In addition to all the references in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Alchemy

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 10, 2011

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No matter who you are every one of us secretly hopes & longs for a God who is able to change the impossible, a God who can get gold out of the garbage of our lives.

Bunbury Sun am 09/01/11 “Divine alchemy” Intro: *** A fellow was raised in the back hills of West Virginia-I mean, so far out in the sticks, never in his life had he even seen a big city, to say nothing of modern inventions and neon lights. He married a gal just like himself and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthless, Worthless Garbage

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 8, 2011

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To be transformed by God is to show that everything that everything else we have pursued so intensely in life amount to no more than "a pile of dung."

Worthless, Worthless Garbage Phil 3:1-11 Feb 6, 2011 Intro: How many of you know what this is: I’ll give you a hint: it is the world’s third most valuable commodity, after sugar and coffee. I’ll give you another hint – next week is valentines’ day and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Mother - Two Nations: Part #1 Esau Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 8, 2011

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Two main points from the life of Esau: 1. He was more concerned about the here-and-now than he was with the here-after. 2. Godliness comes by choice.

One Mother – Two Nations Part #1 - Esau “Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.” Genesis 25:27 (NASB) God has always shown blessings to his people – take Rebecca as an example. For many years she had be barren. Now the Lord opens her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

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Jesus gives his disciples hope. A sure, certain promise for the future. He’s telling them that their pain will turn to joy.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder how you felt last night as you were winding your clocks back? As you contemplated how great an extra hour of sleep would be. After I’d adjusted the clock on the oven, and the microwave, after Sarah fixed the clock-radio by our bed, as we thought about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Anglican

How The Godly Survive In An Ungodly World. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

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We are going to have to deal with a world that has gone mad! This Psalms gives us some helpful hints at playing spiritual survivor man.

Intro: 1. “One penalty of living near God is keen pain from low lives. The ears that hear God’s Word cannot but be stunned and hurt by the babble of empty speech. This Psalm is profoundly melancholy, but without a trace of personal affliction. The psalmist is not sad for himself, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Short Prayers Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

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This is a sermon on the power of short prayers.

Powerful Short Prayers Part 3 Prayer of Canaanite mother Mother who would not take no for an answer So what do mothers do? A. The pressures on moms today are greater than ever. It has got to be the toughest job in the world. Just think of what’s expected of her in our success-driven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Vineyard

Woman Of Great Faith

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 10, 2015

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A Mother's Day sermon about the woman with a demon possessed daughter that emphasizes faith in God and prayer when facing tough times with our children.

Woman of Great Faith Mother’s Day Chuck Sligh May 10, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 15 INTRODUCTION Being a mother is a great privilege, but also a great challenge. I like the way the late Erma Bombeck put it: I’ve always told [my children], “The easiest part of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

“the King Of Glory On A Cross” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 12, 2016

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Jesus identified with sin and sinners on the cross. As He died, He continued to fulfill prophecy and obey the Father.

7 10 2016 “The King of Glory on a Cross” John 19:17-30 Pilate could not stand up against the pressure of the Jewish leaders and so he freed Barabbas and sentenced Jesus to die by crucifixion. After receiving beatings and scourgings, we read that Jesus begins his walk to Golgotha. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

At His Feet (Showing His Worth) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 2, 2012

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This three sermon series focuses on Mary at the feet of Jesus. In John 1, Mary is at His feet showing his worth. Expository and alliterated, custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me

AT HIS FEET (Showing His Worth) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/1/2012 The feet that once used the mountains as their footstool, would soon be nailed to a rough wooden cross. Today, as many of you probably know is Palm Sunday. And Palm Sunday was the day that Jesus rode ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting Smoked! Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 19, 2014

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Showing a need for the Word of God in our lives. We need to receive the Word, embrace the Word and Get movin!

(illustration by Wes Humble @ WesHumble.com) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. He was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

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