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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Resurrection Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 21,722 views

    Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!

    RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prophet Without Honor

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,925 views

    Message about the reception Jesus received in Nazareth.

    A Prophet Without Honor Matthew 13:53-58 September 24, 2006 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where maybe you’re well-known in a certain place, and maybe pretty popular, but when you get home, you find out that maybe you’re not all that great after all? Me either. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    David Saved By Hushai Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,110 views

    Second Samuel 17:1-29 shows us how God's plan prevailed as he preserved his anointed king.

    Scripture King David was on the run from his son, Absalom, who was staging a coup to overthrow his father as king over all Israel. One of David’s closest advisors, Ahithophel, had betrayed David and was now giving advice to Absalom. But God had wonderfully provided Hushai, another friend of David, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can Heaven Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    A short study of Heaven and why Christians should look forward to it.

    We live in a world full of different ideas about Heaven. World religions have all kinds of forms of it - Hinduism teaches that it’s what happens for the person who finally escapes reincarnation. Mormonism teaches that we’ll all eventually become gods and each have our own planet to populate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,982 views

    When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he broke cultural conventions but also provided an example for his followers to emulate.

    Surprised by Underwhelming Expectations I rarely introduce myself as Pastor. It’s not that I don’t want people to know the role I play, but I don’t want my title to become a barrier. Sure, it may open some conversations, but it may also hinder others as people might think I’m some holy man - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Slow To Anger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,113 views

    In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.

    Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At The Crossroads Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,496 views

    Cross/Salvation

    “At the CrossRoad” I encountered a man on the Road of Life so sure of himself - so convinced he was right. He had (his) religion, but he didn’t know God, and though he had eyes, I thought this rather odd: He only could see what he wanted to see. So, blind to the truth that could set his soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redemptive Relationships: Marriage Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,853 views

    Marriage becomes redemptive when we understand: 1. It is to be a model of our relationship with Christ. 2. It is where we learn to love and be loved. 3. It is intended to be a source of joy.

    I am one of those fortunate people who grew up in a good home that was fairly normal and functional. There was love, my mother was a stay-at-home mom, and my dad worked long hours. We did not have a lot, but we were well cared for. It was not a home without its kinks, but it was a good home ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Alone; The Only Gospel Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    The nature of the true gospel of Jesus Christ

    Christ Alone: The Only Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 Introduction: In the Fall of 1996, an interesting recipe book was published. The title is In Memory’s Kitchen. What is interesting about this book is that many of the recipes are incorrect. It is very probable that if you follow one of the recipes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Intervenes

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,343 views

    When God intervenes, watch and see!

    Sometime in the last decade of twentieth century, a young pastor who was a fresh graduate from a renowned seminary was assigned to shepherd an old church in a remote village. The church was founded and built sometime in the late nineteenth century, and that makes the church about a century ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    Temptation is NOT SIN - It is rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and greatness. In today’s sermon we will see: Temptation from God’s Perspective Temptation from Satan’s Perspective And How To Overcome Temptation

    “Overcoming Temptation” 02/17/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau Text: Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Webster’s dictionary defines ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    You Can Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    The story of Barabbas illustrates a profound truth about salvation - the substitution of Christ for each and every one of us.

    YOU CAN CALL ME BARABBAS Text: Mark 15:1 – 15 Most of you call me “Shawn”. Some of you call me “preacher” or “pastor.” A couple of you call me “Daddy.” But you can all call me “Barabbas.” In chapter 14 of Mark, we read how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 6,762 views

    The basics of giving genuine thanks to God.

    “ABC’s of Thanksgiving,” Part-1, Psalms 119:1-8 Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Background i. Author Unknown ii. Message Clear 1. Love for the Torah 2. Desire to live according to Torah b. Structure i. 22 Stanza Acrostic Poem, using Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007
     | 3,659 views

    What wisdom are you displaying as you live your life?

    TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Two Kinds of Wisdom Jas 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Jas 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon, The Reluctant Hero Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,569 views

    Have you been afraid that your lack of skills, background, or ability to hear God disqualifies you for service? Learn how God worked with a timid man and turned him into a hero.

    Do you remember the Sand People from the original Star Wars movie? They lived on Tatooine - I guess their proper name is: Tusken Raiders. Anyway - these nomads were covered all over with rags with little lenses or something to see and breath out of. They carried these big sticks and traveled on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel