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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 7,870 views

    Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

    Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Secret Worth Sharing

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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    Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have to keep b

    A SECRET WORTH SHARING Ephesians 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? It is so good that you just want to share it with someone. Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. But I have a secret for you tonight that you don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Algebra 101

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 5, 2008
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    Here’s Biblical algebra problem for you to solve. S+D+T= The mind of God and everything else. (I had to fill in for our youth pastor and this is what I preached.)

    Tonight we are going to do some simple algebra. Are you going to be a Wednesday night only Christian or are you going to be a sold out and radical one? How would you define a Wednesday night only Christian? How would you define a sold and radical Christian? If you want to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Second Commandment Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Second Commandment

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of A Mother

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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    Power of a mother's love and sacrifice

    A. MOSES: ONE OF THE GREATEST INFLUENCES IN THE BIBLE 1. He made a great positive choice, “He refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter” (Heb. 11:24). 2. He made a great negative choice. “Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,278 views

    Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

    A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
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    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Working God

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 9, 2013
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     | 4,745 views

    “Whatever you do in life becomes your platform to teach about Jesus!” - Phil Robertson

    Credit to Dr. David Platt, I got this sermon from one of his sermons. Our Working God 1 Corinthians 10:31 Introduction: Too many times we dis-associate our work from our faith. Too many times the Christian thinks that either they should keep their faith to themselves at work, or on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did Joseph Know? Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019
     | 3,896 views

    Circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

    A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses - Learning From Elderly Believers Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,043 views

    If you are going to do big tasks for God, you will need big patience and faith in Him.

    “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because … they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    God uses obedient men like Joseph.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 250 views

    Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Warning Against Enticement Series

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Aug 12, 2025
     | 259 views

    Theme: How are the disciple’s missing the point of how Jesus desires his disciples to live?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. P: Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, C: but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2 What is enticement to you? Enticement is probably more of a concept that you know than a word you are familiar with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Time Of Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025
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    There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such times that the hand of God intervenes beyond human expectation.

    A TIME OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25-27, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God