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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Rahab The Harlot

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 8, 2025
     | 651 views

    Rahab's story is our story, too.

    Rahab the Harlot Joshua 2:1–24 NKJV Now Joshua the son of Nun sent out two men from Acacia Grove to spy secretly, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went, and came to the house of a harlot named Rahab, and lodged there. And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, “Behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wonderful Grace Of God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    IT’S SAD TO THINK ABOUT THE COUNTLESS NUMBERS OF PEOPLE EVEN HERE IN OUR COUNTRY THAT DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT ’THE GRACE OF GOD" TRUELY IS:

    THE WONDERFUL Grace OF GOD Romans 5:12-21 12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Adam, brought sin to the human race by disobedience. It was not the sins of Adam’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will There Be Tears In Heaven?

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    No, there will not be any tears in Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. But there will be tears at the “Bema” seat of Christ: "Glad Tears," and "Sad Tears!"

    Title: “Will there be tears in Heaven?” Key verse: (Psa 56:8 KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Introduction: No, there will not be any tears in the final state of Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Spiritual Journey: The Journey Home Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb...

    A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb was onboard and the plane was heading back ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    8. The God Who Sees You Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025
     | 70 views

    You walk past thousands daily. You feel invisible. Your pain stays hidden. But God sees everything. He knows your name. He cares. Today, hear the truth about El Roi.

    8. The God Who Sees You Introduction Stand here on this street corner. Look around. Thousands walk past every day. Some rush to work. Others carry heavy bags and heavier hearts. You feel invisible. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain hidden behind a polite smile. But there is One who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,224 views

    Psalm 88 is considered to be the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state when this Psalm was penned.

    THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 1 PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 Part 1 Psalm 88 A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choir director - according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. Firstly we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023
     | 1,199 views

    Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

    (Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

    CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is There A Resurrection

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,073 views

    Jesus is in a discussion with the Sadducees about the resurrection. Do you know how they got their name? They don’t beleive in the resurrection, that’s why they are "Sad...u...see!"

    In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2007 Text: Luke 20:27-38 Redeemer “Is There a Resurrection?” As we look at this event in the life of Jesus as recorded by Luke, I find that I really enjoy the dialogue. Why? Because it allows me to tell one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,275 views

    We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

    James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

    A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sermon Jesus Reassures Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 27, 2020
     | 3,631 views

    Is there something troubling you lately? Are you anxious, afraid, doubtful or sad? No matter what you face now, Jesus is just the encourager you need today.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This Easter sermon speaks on how Jesus reassured his disciples and brought them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meanwhile…. Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    The story of Acts is like an old westerns whrer several stories are happening at the same time. Peter, is suddenly back in the story.

    Meanwhile…. Acts 9:32-43 So in today’s reading we are suddenly back at what is going on with Peter. It is like one of the old westerns…Meanwhile back at the ranch… In chapter 8 we have all the things that were happening with Philip. We have the trip to Samaria with the sorcerer Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pouting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019
     | 8,196 views

    It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

    The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist