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  • Keith Wessel avatar

    Easter According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    Easter sermon from the Resurrection Chapter of Scripture

    Easter 1996 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (Free Text) Easter According To The Scriptures My dear friends in Christ, all people for whom Jesus Christ died and rose again: The newsman reports on the TV: "According to one witness, "so and so" did "such and such", but other witnesses say that "it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,000 views

    We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

    “Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Finding The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    Following Jesus wherever He leads us.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 16, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. John 1:29-41 "Finding the Lamb of God" In 1961, one of the abiding symbols of the Cold War and Communism went up between East and West Germany. On November 9, 1989, that symbol came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    A Tomb Tells All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

    In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Gospel According To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

    In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Is The Son Of God. True Or False Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    I want to thank Brian Mavis for his inspiration for this series and Josh McDowell for his great book on Evidences. This is the first of 4

    INTRODUCTION • Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • The focus of this movie is the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. The last twelve hours of the life of Jesus are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Miller avatar

    Was Jesus Really Married? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

    Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,330 views

    John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

    WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Miller avatar

    You May Be Wrong

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    People can search the Scriptures and sometimes still miss Jesus. 1)You may be wrong, but Jesus wants you to find the truth. 2)You may have missed the point, if Jesus is not THE point. 3)You may not have real life, but Jesus offers it to you now.

    You May Be Wrong John 5:39-40 Steve Miller www.centergrovebc.org Have you ever been wrong? I won’t tell. People are often wrong. Most of the time, it is a result of misunderstandings and hasty decisions. Sometimes people are simply mistaken. It can be funny to read some “bulletin bloopers” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Smith avatar

    Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,527 views

    It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

    "Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Life Is Precious Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Christians need a biblical perspective on the sixth commandment.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Proof Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    The reality of resurrection.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Be Devoted Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,578 views

    Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

    Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Am Blessed To Own A Bible

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,422 views

    We are so blessed to own a Bible and to be able to read and understand God’s word. Is the WORD well used in my life?

    I AM BLESSED TO OWN A BIBLE... LEARN SOME GOOD LESSONS ABOUT THE BIBLE By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: It is both a blessing and a responsibility to own a Bible. HEED THE WARNING? A SHORTAGE IS COMING? The shortage will be of the UNCOMPROMISED WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Did You Get The "Text” About My Son? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Continuation (Part 2) of an Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine histor

    Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – Part 2 by Larry La Douceur Last Sunday’s sermon (Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son?), helped with one very important building block as we build a foundation upon which we can rest our faith... We have seen that it is more logical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ