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  • David Owens avatar

    Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,000 views

    It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

    A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023
     | 2,580 views

    What does it mean to mourn? Do we mourn every death? Do we mourn for a world that has walked away from God? What else do we mourn? The church? Sinners? In this beatitude we will talk about those who mourn and why they are blessed.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IN MEMORIAM Every year, media outlets and award ceremonies take moments to remember people who have passed away over the course of the year. Depending on which memoriam you are watching, you will see different names and different numbers of people mentioned. Most all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Risen! - He Is Risen Indeed, Halleluiah! Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 811 views

    Jesus' triumph over death on Easter wasn't just his triumph — it is ours, too.

    Today's Easter celebration marks the end of Holy Week, in which we commemorate the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the linchpin of the Christian faith. In his first epistle to the Corinthians – written about twenty years after Jesus' ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Many Seeds Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,810 views

    The focus on this sermon is Jesus' discourse to the Greeks when they tried to meet him and the necessity of dying to this life in order to experience true Zoe life.

    I have a question for you. Does anybody recognize the name Tim Tebow? If you don’t know who Tim Tebow is, he is a quarterback for a team called the Denver Broncos. I guess last Sunday there was a football game and the Denver Broncos hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first round of the NFL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Riches Without Understanding Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,410 views

    The focus of this sermon is on the idea that accumulating riches and fame on this earth has no lasting value while accumulating treasures in heaven has value in both this life and the life to come.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles with you, please open up to Psalm 49:1. While you are looking that Psalm up, I have a music trivia question. Does anybody like country music? A lot of people. Has anybody ever heard of the country group called The Gatlin Brothers? More than I thought. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,062 views

    The Bible records several instances of Satan’s activities. Let’s find them in the Bible and take a look at those situations.

    ********** 1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Power and Glory of the Kingdoms of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Among Us Has A Terminal Illness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 17, 2023
     | 1,317 views

    What is a terminal illness? Does mankind have one?

    On the website, https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/terminal-illness-definition it states, “A terminal illness is a disease or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone’s death. It is sometimes called a life-limiting illness. Some people may use different definitions, so it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Win Either Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,235 views

    You win either way when you live God's way.

    You Win Either Way Philippians 1:19-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2025 This week, Tim Challies wrote a provocative post called, “If I Could Change Anything about the Modern Church.” That title got my attention. There is one thing churches used to do that they no longer do, and I often wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Name For Ourselves Fails The Test Of Joy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2025
     | 263 views

    We have a tendency to believe our own publicity, and feel best about ourselves when we own the deeds to lots of stuff.

    Friday of the Sixth Week in Course 2025 “Let’s make a name for ourselves” hints that the first reading, from Genesis, is really talking about the results of human pride. Migrating people from the far reaches of Asia are imagined coming together in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    He Came, He Died, He Arose, He Ascended, And He Is Coming Again.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 27, 2025
     | 762 views

    When Jesus returns he is bringing a reward, so what should i do?

    1. The Story of Jesus Revelation 22:12-21 • He Came, • He Died, • He Arose, • He Ascended, • He will come Again 2. When He Comes Again he is bringing a reward • Jesus promises in verse 12, “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life To The Full - A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 6, 2024
     | 2,106 views

    Jesus came to give us life, but not just any life, a life to the full. We may live a full life here on earth, but the full life Jesus is giving to us extends beyond the grave to our eternal home with Him.

    Today, we have come to celebrate the life of xxxxx xxxxxxx (insert the deceased’s name here). In John 10, Jesus said: 7 …“I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Adam - The First And The Last

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

    ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Dunn avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Aug 25, 2015
     | 15,531 views

    Israel was given a choice between life and death. They chose poorly. That same choice is offered to us. Life or death? Blessing or curse? The choice is ours to make. Choose wisely.

    So often in scripture the thundering voice of judgment is followed by the loving voice of hope. Israel did forsake the Lord for idols and the Lord did bring upon his people judgements stated in his covenant. Israel had a choice, and they chose poorly. But interestingly enough, no nation in history ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Resurrection Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,013 views

    Can Jesus raise the dead? The big question in any religion concerns death. Death is a great mystery. And life is a great mystery, but life is practically meaningless if there is no resurrection of the dead.

    Perea to Bethany Lesson: Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:1-44 Introduction Jesus’ public ministry is over and now He is concentrating on His private ministry. He centers on individuals and He is no longer reaching out to the nation of Israel. The raising of Lazarus from the dead occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See Jesus!

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,712 views

    If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

    It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free