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  • David Cramer avatar

    What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,787 views

    What is the resurrection mean to me?

    The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failure And Rejection Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taughty by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Part 5- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? I want us as a church to understand … who we are and the high calling on our lives. Jn 15:15-16 Many times we look at the giants in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,783 views

    What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? The Word of God shows us.

    Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head Psalm 130:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2009 *When I was going to Georgia Tech, I took a swimming class that qualified us to be Red Cross lifeguards. To get an “A” in this class you had to pass three endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honouring Mothers.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 53 ratings
     | 34,348 views

    Honouring mothers a mothers day message March 22nd 2009

    MOTHERING SUNDAY 2009 . HONOURING MOTHERS. PROVERBS 31: 26 SHE SPEAKS WITH WISDOM, AND FAITHFUL INSTRUCTION IS ON HER TONGUE. 27 SHE WATCHES OVER THE AFFAIRS OF HER HOUSEHOLD AND DOES NOT EAT THE BREAD OF IDLENESS. 28 HER CHILDREN ARISE AND CALL HER BLESSED; HER HUSBAND ALSO, AND HE PRAISES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Daddy I Want To Be Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    The description of the daddy I want to be is found in God’s Word.

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is well known that crabs and small shellfish of the same class walk in the “sideways” fashion. Once upon a time, the other fishes resolved to teach these mistaken fellow inhabitants of the deep the proper mode of locomotion, namely, to go forward. Accordingly they started a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Living Sacrifices"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,144 views

    Takes Romans 12: 1-2 in context

    “Living Sacrifices” June 13, 2010 Romans 12:1-8 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Doin Good."

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,428 views

    This sermon looks at ways in which Christians can be ’Doin Good’ to Christians, Church and community.

    MESSAGE GAL: 6: 1-9. . DOING GOOD. “ARE YOU DOIN GOOD?” ….. “I DON’T MEAN ARE YOU DOIN GOOD YOURSELF PERSONALLY”…. “BUT ARE YOU DOIN GOOD TO OTHERS?” AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE CALLED TO BE DOIN GOOD WHICH WILL INVOLVE MINISTERING TO OTHERS IN A DIVERSITY OF WAYS…….. MEETING NOT ONLY PRACTICAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – Israel: Loved With Everlasting Love Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 10, 2025
     | 395 views

    The promise of Israel’s restoration, but the basis of it is everlasting love, for without it, God would have done away with Israel long ago, but His love is from generation to generation. His kindness to the nation has drawn them in love into His tenderness and great glory.

    THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – ISRAEL: LOVED WITH EVERLASTING LOVE CHAPTER 31. We come to the most important chapter in Jeremiah for restoration and as this is larger than the others, (33 is also). I will break it into sections and deal with them one by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 442 views

    In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

    We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,182 views

    Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

    The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Birth Pains

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,972 views

    This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

    Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching Forward

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2024
     | 1,627 views

    As we live with eternity in sight, we walk through the world as the Church of the Risen lord.

    September 8, 2024 Sermon Title: Reaching Forward Text: Philippians 3:7-14 It is great to be back in Palmyra this morning. Good to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices singing praises to the risen King. Can you believe that we have been retired for 6 years now. We haven’t retired from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Better Banking Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    There’s the “bank of earth" and there’s the bank of heaven, and the one in heaven gives a far better rate of interest. But what's wrong with "banking" my wealth on earth?

    A man told of buying his 7-year-old daughter a game called “The Game of Life”. It was the SpongeBob SquarePants version of The Game of Life and his daughter thought it was very cool. His daughter Tabitha thought the person who got to the end of the game first was the winner. But that wasn’t what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Key Of David Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 30, 2024
     | 1,760 views

    This sermon teaches that Jesus is the key that unlocks essential doors in the believer's life.

    The Key The Seven Churches of Revelation Series CCCAG, September 29th, 2024 Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Today we are going to be studying the Church at Philadelphia. We know the name Philadelphia as we have a major city in Pennsylvania with the same name. What nickname is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Perfect Family

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 15, 2024
     | 2,010 views

    Imagine a home where love, respect, and faith intertwine seamlessly. Today, we’ll explore God’s blueprint for the perfect family, rooted in Joshua 24:15: "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

    Perfect Family Joshua 24:15 Introduction Beloved, we gather today under the divine grace of our Lord to explore a profound and beautiful topic: the "Perfect Family." Our journey is anchored in the powerful declaration of Joshua 24:15, where Joshua proclaims, "But as for me and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational