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  • John Raulerson avatar

    Come Unto Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    Jesus calls us to come to Him that He may deliver us from the yoke of the world.

    Series: Demands of Christ COME UNTO ME Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Has Come

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    This is an Easter Message on the hope that Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

    Hope Has Come Easter 4/11/2004 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose either St. Clair, Helena, East 105th, or Elgin to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

    This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Messiah Has Come Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

    Messiah Has Come Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here Comes The Bride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2017
     | 17,111 views

    This sermon on Genesis 24 covers the story of finding a bride for Isaac. The application focuses on learning to follow God in all our decision making, especially when looking for a mate.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a young couple who decided to get married. 1. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive, because each of them had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. 2. The groom-to-be decided to ask his father for advice about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sometimes They Come Back

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,196 views

    The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is “The Walking Dead.” However, the dead coming back to life is mentioned several times in the pages of Scripture. (Reality)

    The Walking Dead Series “Sometimes They Come Back” (1 of 4) October 6, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Has Come Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023
     | 2,976 views

    Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023

    Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023 Intro I want to begin by asking each of us to personally consider a question. Who is your god? What is your god? While I know that we gather here around the living God revealed in the Scriptures... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,196 views

    1 of 9 in a series that celebrate the Advent season

    Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Love 1. God Showed His Love To Us. 2. We Show Our Love To God. 3. We Show Our Love To Others. Fellow Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come And Have Breakfast

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    The invitation to breakfast intends to take us beyond the surface picture of an hour at a fireside having fishcakes and tea.

    From time to time, Glenys says something to me that is sweet to hear and extremely powerful. These words arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that does not pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Coming Out Of The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,465 views

    This sermon talks about transitions. When God saved Israel and led them into the wilderness it was to transition them, or prepare them for the next step in their journey with God. This sermon has many seeds on lessons to be learnt to position ourselves to

    COMING OUT OF THE WILDERNESS Deuteronomy 32:10 “He found him in a desert land And in the wasteland, a howling wilderness; He encircled him, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His eye. Desert = “to speak” Location, Vocation and Education. Deuteronomy 8:2,3 “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,843 views

    Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

    Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Messiah Has Come Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 44 views

    The Messiah has Come

    Acts 13 v 13 - 25 The Messiah has Come The Separation - 13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. The Participation - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    A Dream Come True

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 324 ratings
     | 27,247 views

    Like Simeon we need to realize that if all we had was Jesus Christ, that would be enough; with Jesus, our life is complete and we can be content.

    Children often dream about things they would like to do in the future. I suspect traveling in space as an astronaut, playing football in the NFL, making the Olympic figure skating team, or driving a $100,000 sports car are some of the more popular ones. When I was growing up, I dreamed of being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes The Dreamer

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,853 views

    When Joseph’s brothers saw him they said "Here comes the dreamer" They meant it as a slur but it is a great compliment.

    Here Comes The Dreamer Rev. D.V. Guptill He was just a kid. A kid who had dreams A kid who was loved by his father and a kid who was loathed by his brothers. Perhaps you know of him? The clip we just saw was from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s referred to as “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat”. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,693 views

    Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

    What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare