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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    The Risen Christ Is With You

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 13, 2026
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     | 78 views

    In the midst of tears, fear, confusion and discouragement, the Risen Lord Jesus was right there beside his distraught disciples and followers to empower them and encourage them. No matter what we are going through let’s never forget our living Savior will never leave us nor forsake us.

    Today’s meditation is based on John 20:14-15, Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Born Indentity

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,384 views

    Understanding our identity frees us to be ourselves as God intended us to be!

    The “BORN” Identity Open: The title of my message this morning is…”The BORN Identity”. In a recent movie Matt Damon stars as a government secret agent. As the movie opens we see this agent floating on the water, appearing to be dead. A fishing boat happens by and picks him up, unconscious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Calls To Witness

    Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    There are four calls that come to us to ask us to tell others about the Saviour

    (Mat 6:33 KJV) "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." A. The lost need to be told about the Saviour. But we often offer no more than excuses to God as to why we do not talk to them. Zig Ziglar offers this on the subject. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earthquakes Shaken

    Contributed by Brian Wright on May 15, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    Sometimes its takes a earthquake to put us where God wants us

    As I was in the service last week and Pastor Patsy was preaching, God laid this message on my heart. Acts Chapter 16 You remember Paul and Silas were joined together as Paul wanted to go to the Syria and Cilicia. There was a division between Paul and Barnabas. How they went to the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Engaging The Community: It Is Going To Be A Fight

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    Our God has called us to engage the community around us and it will be a fight!

    ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY: IT IS GOING TO BE A FIGHT EXODUS 17: 1-17 FEBRUARY 20, 2005 INTRODUCTION: BEYOND REDEMPTION? There are about 600 inmates who await execution in the state of California. A dozen of these are women. All of them have committed heinous crimes. But that doesn’t stop Ann Baker, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Talking about the memorials that will remind us of what God has done for us.

    Who knows what this Monday is? This Monday is a very special day for many people in this country; I can remember only really knowing it was a National Holiday because I got off of school. And you all know that is the real way that we keep our school schedule. I use to go through the year from days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrating And Embracing God's Plan

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    God’s plan for us is good, is future oriented, and gives us hope.

    Pastor Kevin Shelton tells the story of an elderly woman, who resided next to an affirmed atheist, in an older suburb. This woman, he notes, received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, her finances only afforded her not even the most basic meal plans, daily she would open her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Esther: Do You Have What It Takes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 27,651 views

    Four qualities we must possess in order for God to fully use us.

    Esther 2:1-23 Do You Have What It Takes? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 11, 2004 Introduction “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip: Eight Months Wages

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    The Lord molds and tests our faith, so He can use us.

    Philip: Eight Months Wages John 6:5-15 Primary Purpose: God molds our faith, so that He can work through us. Years ago, I was a member of a church that had a group called the "Power Team" come. They are a group of very strong men who do acts of great strength and they also share a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    Jesus knows us by how we love those in need around us.

    Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 24 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “The West Wing” is a popular television program that documents the life in the White House. All of the intrigue and events of the day are reflected in the weekly episode. This past week begins with the president faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grasping The Handle Of The Door God Has Put Before You.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    A sermon that encourages us to walk through the doors that God has for us to enter.

    The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. tHERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your playcentre or Kindergarten where you enter the world of education and socialisation with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Big Things

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,199 views

    God will give us the power to do the things He calls us to do.

    Big Things There is a story of a man that rode into a western town on a stagecoach. He was hired as the local saloon’s bartender. The owner gave him a word of warning: “Remember, if you ever hear that Big John is on his way to town, drop everything and run for your life.” Things went fine for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Jesus loves us even when we reject his love for us.

    Portraits of Jesus Matthew 23 I. The Jilted Lover A. See His Love (Matt. 23:37) i. Jeremiah 31:3 ii. Hosea 11:1, 3-4 iii. John 3:16 B. He died for the Pharisee, too C. Feel His Rejection i. John 1:10-11 ii. Hosea 11:2 Lesson: We can be religious, and still reject Jesus. We can be moral, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Holiness

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,827 views

    A holy God wants us to know that holiness is what He longs for in us.

    Several weeks ago, when I deposited a check at the bank, I asked for $100 in cash. “How would you like it?” the teller asked. “Twenties is fine,” I said. “Oh, I thought you might have to give half of it to your wife. Her name is on the check, too.” I said “It’s hers, too. We eat at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren