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  • Micah Fries avatar

    The Reliable Resurrection

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    A sermon describing why Jesus’ resurrection must be trusted by believers and why it can be trusted by non-believers.

    Introduction: A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!"... For each of us Easter carries a different meaning. Yet in all reality Easter is simply about the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure In Christ - Matthew 26.31-56

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 18, 2025
     | 257 views

    Even when we stumble in weakness, fear, or failure, our identity remains secure in Christ. Through faith, obedience, and prayer, we discover that GOD’s grace, love, and faithfulness redefine our story.

    2025.10.19. Sermon Notes. When Night Comes – Your Identity is secure in Christ. Matthew 26.31-56 William Akehurst, HSWC Sermon Script: When the Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure in Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Theme: Encouragement and Identity in GOD Big Idea: Even when we stumble in weakness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lets Go Cuz

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,678 views

    We must continually pick up our cross and follow Jesus even if we are entering an uncomfortable zone

    Jesus had just asked his disciples a very important question, a question that we need to ask ourselves also. Who is this man called Jesus. You see we must know where we stand with Christ , we must know that he is our redeemer in order to be able to take up our cross and follow him. Lets look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dirty Word: Paitience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015
     | 4,765 views

    In of day of instant, fast living ---we must know God has a great teaching tool called PATIENCE. Patience can teach us faith. In your patience possess your souls? Patience carries a lot of wait.

    THE DIRTY WORD: PATIENCE! PATIENCE MAY CARRY ALOT OF WAIT! By Wade M. Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:19 (KJV) In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19 (NIV) By standing firm you will gain life. Luke 21:19 (MSG) Staying with it—that's what is required. Stay with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Reality Of Tribulation

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,871 views

    This about about what trials do in your life.

    THE REALITY OF TRIBULATIONS I understand that God is on our side & God wants to bless his people! But the truth is that in this life along with all the benefits of God, we’re going to have opposition. We’re going to have flowing in opposite direction good & bad! I think we know that being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “it Means Focusing My Attention On Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,456 views

    How do we keep our eyes on Jesus?

    Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. We have been looking to this passage to see what we might learn about walking by faith. We have said that walking by faith means getting out of the boat, that we must be willing to stand up and step out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Look To Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,886 views

    We have to keep our eyes focused on God and keep doing the things that draw us closer to Him like Bartimaeus.

    Look to Jesus The key verse for today is “Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” Mark 10:52 A story is told in Mark 10:45–52 of a blind man who was healed just outside Jericho.Bartimaeus was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Fear Envelops You Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2021
     | 7,807 views

    God has made us with the ability to experience fear as a part of His loving provision for us. When properly embraced and employed, fear can protect us from harm, motivate us to action, and cause us to reach out to God for the help we need.

    A. Years ago, fear began to take hold of the people of Moline (Mo-lean), Illinois. 1. First came the stories of a wild cougar on the loose. a. The news sent women and children into hiding, and even made brave men tremble. 2. Next came a similar story about a huge beaver, estimated to be 80 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing In The Storm

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025
     | 174 views

    Jesus teaches that storms are inevitable, but collapse is not; lives anchored in obedience to Christ stand firm when pressure reveals the foundation beneath them.

    There are storms we prepare for, and there are storms that arrive without warning. Some give us time. We see the clouds gathering. We hear the forecasts. We sense the pressure building in the air. Others come suddenly—without courtesy, without explanation, without asking whether this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Back To Life, Back To Reality Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    In the aftermath of defeating Goliath, David experienced a number of significant relationships. I this lesson we try to apply a number of things that David learned from these relationships.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of three men who began talking one day about their wives. 1. The first man said, “When we got married, I told my wife in no uncertain terms that from now on she would have to do all the cooking. Well, the first day after I told her, I saw nothing. The second day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mapping Out The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 20,879 views

    The scripture is our divine GPS for mapping our lives in order to experience many good days. What does this divine GPS tell us to do? 1- Seek the Lord 2- Follow the Lord 3- Trust the Lord

    INTRO.- Have you ever had a bad day? Well, of course. Who hasn’t? But what about a really bad day? Here’s one that tops many I’ve heard. ILL.- The following is seen in a Florida newspaper: A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,061 views

    A sermon examining the necessary preparations while waiting for God to move.

    PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD Acts 1:6-11 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 22nd, 2025) Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the pending arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
     | 10,222 views

    Let's trust God for a miracle!

    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Text: Acts 12:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation. — Andrew Murray 2. Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beautiful Surrender PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 884 views

    Encourages believers to find strength in surrendering to God, echoing Jesus' submission and faith during His crucifixion.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, blessed and humbled, to share with you a message that has been stirring in my heart. It's a message that is as timeless as the ages, as profound as the deepest ocean, and as vital as the air we breathe. Today, we gather to reflect on ...read more

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    Having A Lion’s Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 342 views

    The lion is known as the king of the jungle, not because it is the biggest or the fastest animal, but because of its boldness, confidence, and fearless nature. Spiritually, God calls His children to have the heart of a lion: to be courageous, unshaken by fear, and confident in the power of God.

    HAVING A LION’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 28:1 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 23:20, Joshua 1:6,-9, Daniel 6:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: The lion is known as the king of the jungle, not because it is the biggest or the fastest animal, but because of its boldness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God