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  • John Williams III avatar

    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,949 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Free, Free, Set Them Free

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    A message on the gift of freedom we have recieved from the Lord and the importance of giving that same freedom to others.

    20, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Free, Free, Set Them Free Introduction: The Iranian conjoined twins illustrate beautifully how precious freedom is. Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is the ultimate gift God has given us. Freedom is the ultimate gift we can give to each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Listen! What Do You Hear

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    Easter Sunday Sermon

    Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Listen ! What do you Hear?   16:1 ¶ And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 1,225 ratings
     | 333,736 views

    The powerful lesson of gratefulness as taught in the account of the 10 lepers.

    Introductory: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is In Control Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 30,740 views

    What do you allow to control your life? Many things battle for control over us. When the Holy spirit is in control we are in safe hands.

    Who is in control of your life? November 4th, 2001 Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. [2] When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. [3] This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unfinished Business

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    When bad things happen, people have unfisished business. Jesus turns to the religious and says that they do too.

    Unfinished business Last Sunday we were at a day of celebration of ministry and we had many things to celebrate. But our world circumstances gave us another agenda. We talked about what the real “acts of God” are in today’s world. The acts that the living body of Christ does to reach a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • George Barton avatar

    The Persistency Of True Faith Joy And Praise

    Contributed by George Barton on May 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    Using Habakkuk 1 and 3 and Psalm 42 as texts, the sermon demonstrates that true faith persists in spite of unnumbered problems and apparently unanswered prayers.

    THE PERSISTENCY OF TRUE FAITH, JOY AND PRAISE REVISED 05-02-2006 This morning I want to talk about the persistency and growth of true faith, joy and praise. My sermon has two points: First, true faith, joy and praise persist and grow even when trials and troubles seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

    10.14.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 2” Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Wants A Glass?

    Contributed by Carmen Trevino on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Everything in the natural world only satisfies us temporarily.Drink from a new cup that will satisfy you forever.

    Ex. I remember when I started school for the first time. I couldn’t wait to go to school. I remember thinking- I am going to get to have homework and everything! It’s going to be great! So I went to school and everything was cool, but pretty soon school wasn’t all that I thought it was cracked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Nt Court Tv Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.

    Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Calls Of Missions

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.

    FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONS At age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Personal Revival: Revival Only Begins Within Yourself

    Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,342 views

    After Revival in a church revival starts, and it starts with each individual person or it fails in each individual person, we have to make a choice to make it work!

    Psalm 85;6 and Psalm 51:10-13 WHAT ABOUT NOW REVIVAL? 11-15-09 This morning we are going to focus in on What now…What do we do now that we have experienced a worship called revival. How do we move forward to continue the revival celebration we experienced last week. Many times after a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,144 views

    A sermon loosely based on Hosea 8:4-7 (Outline and material adapted from the Pulpit Commentary and also at: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/jerdan/reaping_the_whirlwind.htm)

    HoHum:
There’s a story about Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar who was arrested for speeding. He was reportedly pulled over by a policemen with a radar-gun. And allegedly Robert Watts said to the policeman, "Had I known what you were going to do with it I would never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,000 views

    Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

    Lion Tamers - Pt. 1 I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don’t mind watching them when they are caged up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal