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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Do These Stones Have To Shout?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    This sermon is about being willing to shout out theglory of God! If we don’t witness, the stones will!

    I have recorded in my journal an event that took place in early October 1990 at the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, while preparing for Operation Desert Storm. A central ammunition depot was established in an open sided warehouse at the Port, and worship had been scheduled by a Chaplain with the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The King's Trio Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2012
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     | 6,176 views

    The first three feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits) on the Jewish calendar were significant to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

    1. Signs Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near - turn around now before it’s too late". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "Do you think we should have just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

    “WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Change Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    Did the resurrection make a difference to those first disciples? How? Can the resurrection make a difference today? I believe so! Let me spend the balance of our time together this morning with two areas of our thinking in which the resurrection

    In the midst of “Desert Storm,” Sept. 27, 1991, Ruth Dillow from Illinois received a heartbreaking message from the military. Her son, Private First Class Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a mine in the Persian Gulf and had been killed. Mrs. Dillow wrote, “I can’t begin to describe my grief and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2020
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     | 6,237 views

    The Easter story shows that God keeps his promises, that God offers a fresh start, and that God speaks to those who listen.

    Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic! People all over the globe will remember with excitement the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an event that happened some 2,000 years ago? Why is Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of John Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025
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     | 162 views

    The Gospel of John cuts through the confusion and brings us face-to-face with Jesus as He truly is.

    Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What do you really believe about Jesus? In our world, people say many things about Him. Some call Him a great teacher. Some think He was just a revolutionary. Others dismiss Him as a myth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025
     | 164 views

    Who killed Jesus? Was it Judas, Caiaphas, or the Jews in general? The Apostles Creed says “He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,” no one else. If we’re looking for someone to blame, the buck stops at Rome.

    One cold December morning in Sunday School, a child was busy drawing a picture of the Nativity. He drew 4 people next to a truck getting ready to board an airplane. His teacher was curious and asked him about it. The child explained that he was drawing the flight to Egypt, when the holy family ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Don’t Miss The New Thing: Following Jesus Into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 1, 2026
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     | 165 views

    We are a people who love our memories. But discipleship is never about camping in yesterday. Discipleship is about following Jesus—and Jesus always walks forwards.

    Don’t Miss the New Thing: Following Jesus into God’s Future – Isaiah 43:18–19 Introduction: Standing at the Crossroads of Memory and Movement Church, we are a people who love our memories. We frame them, revisit them, and sometimes—if we are honest—we live in them. Past victories. Past failures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hope Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    The whole world will one day see the real “Shock and Awe” of God’s power.

    THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Woman Chapel Funeral Service

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,510 views

    This message is designed around the song IN THE GARDEN.

    Good morning. This day can be one of sadness and despair but I am reminded from the start of Psalm 30:5 which tells us, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Here we are at the celebration of life service of someone we loved with all our heart. And we may wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 107 views

    The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

    (John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Charles Newman avatar

    Jerusalem Security Systems Incident Report

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    An Easter sermon from the perspective of the security detail assinged to guard the tomb of Jesus. Several illustrations included.

    Jerusalem Security Systems, LLC – Incident Report The report of the guards had to be a shock to those that heard it first. Matthew tells us that “some of the guards went into the city and reported”. Not all went to break the news to the Jewish leaders. We need to understand that to fall asleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Bumping Into Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015
     | 6,679 views

    The experience that the women have at the tomb--their encounter with Jesus-- turns their mourning into dancing and transforms their lives forever.

    Matthew 28:1-10 “Bumping into Jesus” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had the experience of bumping into an old acquaintance who you never thought you’d ever bump into? That happened to Faye and me one time when our family went to a Twins game in Minneapolis with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Milo Velebir avatar

    The Shame Rolled Away.

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Aug 13, 2009
     | 9,965 views

    In Gilgal the shame of Egypt (our sins) was rolled away (like the grave stone from Jesus’ tomb).

    Easter 2009-04-12 Joshua 5:9-12 9 And the Lord said to Joshua, Today the shame of Egypt has been rolled away from you. So that place was named Gilgal, to this day. 10 So the children of Israel put up their tents in Gilgal; and they kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Christ Is Risen!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 1, 2021
     | 3,607 views

    Why don't people say "Christ is Risen" on Easter anymore? There is more concern about their Easter parties than on Jesus' resurrection. We cannot allow society to steal Easter from the church like it did with Christmas.

    Easter Sunday 2021 Christ is Risen! Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz (Romans 6:4) It was not that long ago. I remember joining my young family for Easter worship, and I heard people greeting each other in an unfamiliar way. I thought that on Easter, you would greet someone by saying "Happy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist