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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Power Over Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
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     | 8,718 views

    In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

    Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010
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    We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

    Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Complete The Mission

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005
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     | 5,583 views

    If we stop now all of our hard work goes down in vain

    Complete The Mission Sermon Scripture Galatians 5:7-9 (KJV) Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. All of our hard work means nothing if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Watchman Or A Gravekeeper?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 31, 2016
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    If the walls are fallen the watchman watches in vain. If you aren't watching, there will be pain.

    Ezekiel 33: 2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: 3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    "Keeping On Into 2009 ”

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 30, 2008
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     | 6,390 views

    A CALL TO STEADFASTNESS, DEDICATION AND GREATER ASSURANCE THAT ALL OUR LABOURS IN THE LORD ARE NOT IN VAIN.

    1COR 15:58 “KEEPING ON KEEPING ON INTO 2009 ” I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOXING AS A SPORT OR NOT BUT WHEN A BOXER HAS HAD ENOUGH THE TRAINER CAN ‘THROW IN THE TOWEL’ THIS SIGNIFIES WE JUST CANT GO ON ANY FURTHER….. WE OFTEN USE THE TURN OF PHRASE TO SAY WERE GIVING UP. IF WERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010
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     | 9,279 views

    The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

    The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    You Can Find It In The Book

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 8, 2010
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    So many fail to read the book of instructions

    YOU CAN FIND IT IN THE BOOK Read the book there is and answer to every thing you need. God teaches us all things in the Bible so many never open it to see what he wants us to do. Isaiah 34:16 Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finish Well

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2009
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     | 5,080 views

    Jesus finished well and founded the faith we now follow.

    John 19 Here we are on the last Sunday of 2009. How does it feel to finish the first decade of the twenty-first century? Answer these questions: How WELL did we finish the decade of 2000-2010 (1. as a nation, 2. as a church in this community, 3. as a Christian individually)? It has been nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Your Heart On Things Above

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 35,956 views

    “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” Col. 3:1-3.

    Theme: Set your hearts on things above Text: Eccl. 2:18-23; Col. 3:1-11; Lk. 12:13-21 The daily routine for the average adult is sleep, eat, work, exercise and relax and occassionally a minute or two when they remember to pray. Is this how God expects us to live? This is the world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Faith, Born Of An Encounter With The Living God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013
     | 4,164 views

    Faith gave John the Baptist both perseverance and effectiveness.

    Today Mark introduces us to one of the most corrupt men of his day, King Herod. This Herod, Herod Antipas, was one of the surviving sons of Herod the Great, the Idomenean who had tried to kill the infant Jesus three decades earlier. We could call him “Herod the Lesser,” because he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Not Just A New Year

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,931 views

    Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

    Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    We Give A Hallelujah.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 9,066 views

    We give our LORD a Hallelujah as a result of the significance of His name the 7 I am's of Jesus, the one who is exceptional, He is extraordinary, and He is exalted.

    Psalm 148 We give a Hallelujah because of the Ministry we find in the Psalms • The Psalm we read today offers us the Ministry of Hallelujah (Praise the Lord) • The sun the moon, the great creatures all have the Hallelujah.7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,513 views

    Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    God’s Cleaning Agent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 27, 2015
     | 4,358 views

    We become part of God's family through baptism and the spiritual cleansing it gives us. Through the spiritual cleansing, we gain a new, child-like nature that allows us to be hopelessly dependent on Christ for salvation.

    I'm going to take you on a short walk down memory lane. Some of you may have heard of a singer/songwriter from the 1970s by the name of Ray Stevens. He was famous for writing and recording comedy songs such as "Bridget the Midget", "Ahab the Arab", "The Streak" and many others. He did record a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    Love Is The Greatest Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023
     | 3,795 views

    Of all the remarkable things we have enjoyed, of all the wonderful things we have witnessed; what is the greatest? There's one that is above all the rest! This sermon was preached on Valentine's Sunday.

    Valentine’s Day: Humor: I want to see something cheap! Lead-in: On February 14th we celebrate “Valentine’s Day.” A day that reminds us to show special love and attention to that special someone in our life. Indeed, we do need reminding from time to time not to take our loved ones for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist