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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Fog And Jelly Beans

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2009
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     | 5,782 views

    A look at how we would live if we knew that our life was about to end. This was a message for the first Sunday of the New Year

    Having grown up in the Maritimes and spending most of my teens years around boats and ships of one description or another I am fairly familiar with fog, especially when you consider my formative years were spent in Saint John or as we fondly remember it CFBC, Canada’s Fog Bound City. And some fog ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
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     | 13,206 views

    Jesus made many appearances after His resurrection to prove both who He was and what He said was true.

    The post-resurrection appearances John 21:1-12 Three men were sitting on a park bench one day, when a faith healer asked if any of them had any physical problems. Well, the first guy said, ‘I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I was in the war. Is there any way you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
     | 5,113 views

    Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

    Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrected Living

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 12, 2009
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    The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is much more than just an important event in human history. Those are two-thousand year old facts of history that we celebrate on Easter Sunday. But what do they mean to us today? Paul answers that question in to

    Purpose: To explain the transformation that life in Christ brings. Aim: I want the listener to surrender to Christ’s forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: "The day after Easter, the newspaper headline read: ’Entire World Celebrates the Risen Christ.’ On the same page under smaller headings ran stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Thought I Had More Time

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 20, 2013
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    The writer of Hebrews tells us that we all will die and face judgment but there is salvation available through Jesus Christ.

    I Thought I had More Time Hebrews 10: 27-28 Intro: I saw a book of letters that children have written to God and I want to share a couple of them with you this morning. . Mike writes, Dear God, what is it like when someone dies? Nobody will tell me, I just want to know. I don’t want it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Source Of The Christian Comfort

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 3, 2014
     | 7,796 views

    The objective of this sermon is to encourage those are dealing with cold hands of death.

    The Apostle Paul said; Comfort one another with these words. Let's consider the following: I. The Relational knowledge of the Apostle Paul concerning death. II. The Resurrection of our Lord. III..The Resting State of Our Love Ones. IV. The Return of Our Lord. V.. The Resurrection of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying Well

    Contributed by Clement Okusi on Nov 11, 2013
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     | 7,353 views

    My father died recently in his sleep. People commented that's a nice way to die. Made we think about dying well.

    Sermon 1563 ‘Dying Well’. 15th Jan 2012 Overview: Introduction: A). As many of you know my Father passed away 2 weeks ago & last Thursday was his funeral in Colchester where he lived / very powerful time & we honoured him. 1). Seems like he passed away in his sleep / many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2015
     | 10,447 views

    What happens when your dreams have been restored only to be ripped from you again. This message looks at the story of Elijah and the widow who lost her son.

    So we are picking up our story where we left off last Mother’s Day. You remember where we left off last Mother’s Day don’t you? For the few of you who don’t recall last year’s message. It began with a drought in the country of Israel, God’s prophet Elijah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    New Body 1 Corinthians 15 Sept 2014 Sermon

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 21, 2014
     | 7,485 views

    But, for the ones who belong to Jesus …God promised us a new body….and calls it glorified. One that will always keep its beauty and strength and last forever.

    New Body 1 Corinthians 15 Sept 21 Hollywood tries to preserve the body and its beauty by facelifts…tummy tucks….sewed in hair…filled in lips…taking out veins….putting teeth in…reconstructing everything but, in the end….the results is all the same from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Died To Satisfy The Justice Of God

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020
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    One of the Reasons Jesus came to Die Jesus Died to Satisfy the Justice of God

    One of the Reasons Jesus came to Die Jesus Died to Satisfy the Justice of God Romans 6:23 Let’s start off with a definition of justice so we’ll all be on the same sheet of music. 1. Definition of Justice Formally, justice is receiving what the law demands. That is, if you break the law; you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Me To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024
     | 1,850 views

    Funeral sermon for an older member of our church

    Funeral for George Hafele Today we gather to celebrate the life and future of Mr. George Hafele. Times like these are never fun. But honestly, my grief today is not for George because he is in a better place, but rather for those of us who are left behind. We are the ones left with the void. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 25, 2024
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     | 1,328 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    Needled In A Haystack

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 27, 2025
     | 237 views

    God works in unexpected ways, as in the case of the Haystack Prayer Meeting.

    Needled from the Haystack Adoniram Judson was a 19th-century American Christian missionary who worked in Burma (now Myanmar). He is best known for translating the Bible into Burmese and for his enduring contributions to the Southeast Asian missionary efforts. Later, after a period away from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,734 views

    This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

    Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not What They Expected Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,536 views

    How much do you remember about John the Baptist? Camel hair clothing, locust diet, or loaner lifestyle? While those are memorable, John is arguably one of the most significant people in Jesus’ life and ministry. See how the unexpected surrounded John's birth.

    While at the children’s hospital this summer in California, my wife Nikky and I were sitting in the atrium to the main entrance one day when I noticed a man in a black suit and an ear piece walking around. He was looking all over the place and talking to people. As I watched him I leaned over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran