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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Angelic Instructions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Easter morning message about the three commands given by the angel to the women at the tomb on that first Easter morning

    Text: Matthew 28:1-7, Title: Angelic Instruction, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,480 views

    God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

    Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fearful Or Fearless

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021
     | 3,250 views

    My first sermon back after getting Covid-19 pneumonia. it changed my life forever!

    2021 Fearful or Fearless I am humbled and honored to bring my 16th annual report and sermon to the great people of Rosedale. We have been through a lot together and we have been each other’s strength as we serve the Lord together. Greeting Can you believe it? That we sit here with so many changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,650 views

    The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival.

    The Seven keys to revival – Key one Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival. Texts: I Chronicles 5:18-22 18The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lords Supper: A Spiritual Banquet Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2016
     | 6,360 views

    By first looking at the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, we can then move on to understand the truths associated with it.

    The Lord’s Supper: A Spiritual Banquet (Mark 14:22-25) 1. Mark’s account is by far the shortest account of the Lord’s Supper. Even Paul’s account in I Corinthians 11 is longer. The Lord’s Supper has always been an important and distinctive part of Christian worship. Early in church history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thank God I'm Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,253 views

    This message is a first-person sermon from God’s point of view. It is his view on forgiveness and the cross.

    Thank God I’m Forgiven! I have spent many hours reading and studying different preachers and their styles. If you will allow me today, I would like to take an example from the greatest preaching manual there is, the Bible. In the pages of the Bible there is a preacher. His style was flawless. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,849 views

    In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

    STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Wonder" Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,558 views

    First in Christmas series. This message discusses the "wonder" of Christmas compared to the "wonderING" if God really cares.

    The “Wonder” of Christmas: A Contrast Between Zechariah and Mary Luke 1:5-20; 26-38 November 28, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Well, it’s the Christmas season, and it’s pretty obvious all around, isn’t it? I love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Funeral Outline Series

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 34,701 views

    This is for young pastors conducting their first Funeral. Fill in the blanks. it will be well received by the family for a christian Man/Woman

    Name of Deceased ________________________ A CELEBRATION Open with “Amazing Grace” Pre recorded CD, Cassette, or a live Solo. Today we come together to celebrate the life of ______________________. First and foremost _________ was a loving, caring, giving ………………… Wife…. Mother ….Daughter… ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter's Message Of Power Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,744 views

    A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

    We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    This is the first of a 9 part sermon series on learning how to know what God wants for our lives.

    Today we begin a sermon series exploring What God wants? This is an age old question that Jews, Christians, Muslims, and a variety of religions have explored throughout the ages. Despite all the lofty interpretations, and educated guesses only one man has ever brought us what God wants for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remembering Easter

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,106 views

    In order to truly experience Easter, we must take a look and remember the events of that first Easter morning.

    In Order to truly experience Easter we must remember the events of that first Easter Morning. *8 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THAT FIRST EASTER* ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Remember The Heart Of Mary (v. 1) a) Mary Magdalene was a forgiven prostitute b) Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

    Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,660 views

    Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Came To Seek And To Save...

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    Sermon 4 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    “I Am Come To Seek And To Save…” Luke 19:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church July 17, 2005 Introduction D.L. Moody is quoted as having said, “The thief had nails through both hands, so that he could not work; and a nail through each foot, so that he could not run errands for the Lord; he could not lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist