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  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    The Nature Of God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
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    Recognize and stand in awe of the wonderful attributes of God.

    The Nature of God James 1:16-18 Introduction It is illegal to read the Bible in the public schools of Illinois, but a law requires the state to provide a Bible for every convict! Don’t worry, kids, if you can’t read the Bible in school, you’ll be able to when you get to prison! In contrast to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Death Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
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    The all-inclusive nature of death

    As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The apostle Paul wrote, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Saved By The Blood Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2009
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    How God planned for our salvation through the Blood of His Son Jesus Christ

    We are Saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:19-22 NLT I. The blood of Jesus gives us salvation. There are but two essential requirements: First: has anyone cheated death and proved it? Second: Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius’ tomb is occupied. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Great Light

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 23, 2007
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    Friends has God been dealing with you in a gentle way trying to lovingly get you to return to His light yet you resist? Have you heard message after message from preachers trying to convince you to step out of the darkness yet you continue to stay put.

    A Great Light As we near the Christmas season I want to continue with the theme of light. A few weeks ago I talked about the star that shone over Bethlehem and the wise men that followed the sign in the heavens. We talked about the signs that exist today in the night sky and about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Angels When A Believer Dies Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

    Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Tomb Of His Majesty, The King

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Apr 3, 2007
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    This originally was a series of 5 readings written for the purpose of using in between songs of an Easter Cantata. I have now compiled them into one cohesive sermon about the resurrection of Jesus, His Majesty the King

    The Empty Tomb of His Majesty, the King Matthew 28: 1-8; Mark 16: 1-8; Luke 24: 1-10 Their work had begun a few evenings ago. The women from Galilee that had followed Jesus to Jerusalem for the Passover celebrations had not expected things to turn out the way it had. Their self-appointed rabbi, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All Gifts Came From God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016
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    To show that GOD is the Source and Cause of everything good that we have in this life and in the life to come.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have something you own? No. All that I have came from GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Source and Cause of everything good that we have in this life and in the life to come. IV. TEXT: James 1:17 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015
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    I preached this sermon last Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at our Christmas Carol Service. It is shown here mostly as it was presented. The sermon talks about the Light of Jesus that brings hope for more than a season.

    THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT THAT BRINGS HOPE (ISAIAH 9:1-7, MATTHEW 4:13-16) INTRODUCTION – Good evening friends, it’s so nice to have you at our Christmas production 2015, “Christmas Hope – for more than a season”. I want to speak tonight about a hope that lasts beyond a season. One of our musicians told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Samuel Young avatar

    The Mother's Prayer

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Apr 27, 2021
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    A mother's prayer is powerful. It ends with a powerful story of the dream of a mother that asks God to show her His love.

    Luke 2:19 reads: “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.” - Luke 2:19 NET Mary What does it mean to treasure and ponder in her heart? What did Mary treasure in her heart? Let us answer the question what she treasures first, then we will answer what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Valley Is A Temporary Place

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 29, 2023
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    The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through. This is a rewrite of Spencer Miller’s great message.

    THE VALLEY IS A TEMPORARY PLACE Psalms 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A man was thrown out of the breakroom, yesterday, at Walmart. They asked him what he was doing there. He told them he was on a break. They said, “But you don’t work here.” He said, “Notice: I just finished using self-check-out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "what Kind Of Shepherd Is The Lord?"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,195 views

    People, unfortunately, are sheep, but the Lord, fortunately, is the Good Shepherd.

    WHAT KIND OF SHEPHERD IS THE LORD? PSALM 23 Upon whom do you depend? How do you know you can depend upon them? Who depends upon you? How can they be sure you’re dependable? It takes strong relationships to know. We depend upon our parents, our spouse, our children, our siblings, our friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Living In The Sunshine

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,611 views

    No good comes to you except it comes from God, and only from God comes good.

    The title of the message is “Living in the Sunshine”. From shades of night, to flames of light, He, our dear Lord, lifted me. Find the book of James please, chapter one. In just a moment we are going to begin reading in verse seventeen. Now I’ve told you before that the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Eruption

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    Christmas is the reality of God’s plan for salvation for all humanity.

    “ERUPTION” LUKE 1: 68-79 DECEMBER 10, 2000 INTRODUCTION: In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation for the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Man With 2 Obituaries Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,699 views

    God's glory, belief, hope, the resurrection

    John 11:1-4 (p. 748) March 30, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever been someplace that you didn’t want to leave? Like it’s the last day of your vacation...You’re at the beach or lounging around the pool and you think...”Hey, maybe I’ll just stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 773 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed