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  • Jamey Stewart avatar

    The Lord's Miracle At Lazarus' Tomb

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    Through this message we will look into the three events that took place during, "The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb."

    John 11:21-27; 38-44 The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb A. The Demand Before The Miracle a. The Savior’s request (vv. 38-39a) b. The sister’s reluctance (v. 39b) c. The Savior’s reminder (v. 40) B. The Declaration Before The Miracle a. Jesus praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praise Defined

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on May 29, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting.

    Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting. Laughter is related to temporal happiness but praise is related to eternal joy. Laughter makes our heart glad but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Easter B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

    3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wars And Rumors Of Wars

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 296 ratings
     | 26,304 views

    How do tragic world events affect the Christian? Jesus gives 3 principles, Do not fear, Watch, and Testify.

    Wars and Rumors of Wars One question I have been continuously asked since the bombing of the World Trade Center is, ‘Do you think this is the beginning of the end?’ As we watch in shock the terrible events unfold before our eyes, who can help but wonder if this could be a sign of the times? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Dixon avatar

    America Under Attack - A Christian Response

    Contributed by Harold Dixon on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    Our nation needs a Godly response to these unspeakable events. For this to happen we must see the right response in the Christian community.

    America Under Attack A Christian’s Response September 12, 2001 Proposition: Christians must respond Biblically and trust in The Lord during seemingly Senseless Tragedies. Introduction: Four airplanes (carrying some 266 people) were hijacked by Terrorists yesterday. Two crashed into and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When Trouble Comes? Or (Confidence In The Midst Of A Crisis)

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 68,768 views

    A Biblical response to the tragic events that affected our country on September 11, 2001 (Alternate Title: Confidence: In The Midst Of A Crisis)

    Sep-01 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES? or (CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS) PSALMS 46:1-11 (91:1-9) America was struck with the worst tragedy in history this past Tuesday morning just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alive Again!

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    We must join Christ in his resurrection if we are to claim we believe in the resurrection event. A message for Easter Sunday

    Easter Sunday March 30, 1997 ALIVE AGAIN! INTRODUCTION This past week, America has been shocked and puzzled by the mass suicide of 39 people near San Diego, CA. The group, as you well know, was called Heaven’s Gate and its members, led by the charismatic Marshall Applewhite, believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    A Warning Concering Neglect

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage spiritual renewal in the life of a believer as well at participation in an upcoming spiritual renewal event in the life of the Church.

    What happens when we neglect to work a garden? Plants get choked off by weeds. What happens when we neglect to water plants? They die. What happens when we neglect to get physical exercise? We develop a “spare tire!” What happens if we neglect to nourish a baby? They suffer malnutrition and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Trees Of Easter

    Contributed by Charles Goza on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,627 views

    The four significant events in the last week of Jesus' life involved trees and can be likened to spiritual development in our life.

    Four Trees of Easter John 12:12-19 . TREES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN THE SCRIPTURE. MANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS TOOK PLACE UNDER TREES. 1. Sin originated from eating fruit from the Forbidden Tree. 2. The first clothes were leaves from a fig tree. 3. Gen. 18. Under a grove of oak trees God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship And Witness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    The events of the interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets teach us about proper worship and guide us as witnesses for Jesus.

    Last night the University of Arizona played Oregon State in football. There were maybe around 200 people or so who participated in that event – coaches, players, officials, managers, trainers, etc. But together they represented less than ½ 0f 1% of the 56,000 fans in the stadium and a far smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosanna

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?

    Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Spiritually Working Out

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,319 views

    Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

    Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010
     | 9,731 views

    Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

    Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    What Is The Spirit Saying To The Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    This sermon is on the subject of spiritual renewal and was preached as preparation for a Lay Renewal Weekend and to call for commitment of the church to participate in the spiritual event.

    This is the Revelation of God to the Church concerning Jesus Christ. A revelation is an unveiling, it is a making known of that which has been hidden. This unveiling is that which God gave unto John that his servants might be shown the things which must come to pass. It’s in light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Deborah Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 28, 2014
     | 14,506 views

    The historical events surrounding the leadership of Deborah. (Part 1 of 3 examining women in ministry and the opposing doctrines of complementarianism and egalitarianism.)

    Dakota Community Church September 28, 2014 Deborah In the Book of Judges you will recall there is a repeated cycle throughout the entire book; a cycle of sin, bondage, repentance, and devotion, followed by sin and bondage again. Israel would follow the Lord when there was a leader who reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite