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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Resurrection Observations

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    This is not the typical Easter sermon. It is specific to our church and where we are. It looks at some different implications of the events surrounding the resurrection.

    This is a slightly different Easter message than you may be used to. It’s not typical. There are some observations that are appropriate for where we are as a church and where we’re headed. Read Luke 24:1-12. Many of us have read or heard this passage a million times. We heard a number of sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,076 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,793 views

    "The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of

    “The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!’ Then Jesus, when He had found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For Everyone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

    Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,686 views

    It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

    “Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Good Grief

    Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,485 views

    When the tragedies of life overwhelm us, the word of God teaches us steps to cope.

    GOOD GRIEF! By T. M. Batterson (Isaiah 60:20) “Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.” I’ve seen people who have experienced grief that left their lives permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satisfaction Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

    A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    Time is passing, the future is upon us, how shall we behave?

    Time To Wake Up Rom. 13:11-14 INTRO.: When traveling, it’s important to be awake on time. We have "wake up calls" at hotels and places where we visit so we won’t miss planes, trains, buses. We use alarm clocks and clock radios so we won’t be late for work. In our text, the apostle seems deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Priceless Gift Of Redemption

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    If salvation or redemption were a commodity it would rate high in every categor, with the exception of the last one – the need of the product. See, redemption, apart from most other things, is not seen as a need. Well, at least not until it is often too

    CHRIST’S PRICELESS GIFT OF REDEMPTION ROMANS 6:23 INTRODUCTION: What is it that determines price? There are several things that come into play when determining the price, or value of something. Some of those are the workmanship, materials used, satisfaction of the person buying, availability of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,022 views

    5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

    How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Loving Elderly Lady

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 33,065 views

    Funeral for Christian lady that was loved by all.

    Open and Greeting: Rev. 1 1st Hymn (after Prayer) What a friend we have in Jesus Prayer Rev. 2 Scripture Reading Rev.3 2nd Hymn Rev. 4 – How Great Thou Art Eulogy: Rev. 1 (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) This afternoon we have come together to honor Ophelia Tucker. On February 11th she ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Not Me Lord!!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    God is calling you...do you obey or run. Journey with Jonah and discover God’s call, discipline, forgiveness and mercy.

    Jonah – A Study in Stubbornness Jonah 1:1-17 Not Me Lord Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: [2] "Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh! Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are." Background • Nineveh – Assyria’s most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    Don’t let fear stop your joy in the Lord Jesus.

    Introduction: Colors illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul switches from his status to theirs – perhaps they’ll have to go on without him. Purpose Statement: In The face of trials... I. Be worthy (v. 27) A. This is central 1. Act like the new creation that you are 2. Importance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Moving Forward

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 76,980 views

    One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

    Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Repent Of Your Sins Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Redo of Armed to be set free

    Repent of your sins (1st John 2:15-17) The doctrine of repentance God said to Solomon in 2nd Chronicles that if God’s people that are called by God’s name would humble themselves, pray, seek His face and turn or repent from their wick ways; then He would heal their land. Repentance means to ...read more

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