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  • Scott Maze avatar

    I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025
     | 96 views

    Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

    What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,456 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Davidic Throne

    Contributed by James Groce on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    The covenant God made with King David, that from David’s seed a righteous King would sit on the Throne of Israel and reign over Israel forever, was specifically applied to Jesus by Gabriel.

    6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,202 views

    Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

    Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "these Bones Will Live: Embracing The Power Of The Holy Spirit" Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 18, 2024
     | 1,155 views

    As we reflect on the passages from Acts 2 and Ezekiel 37, we are reminded of the miraculous work of the Spirit in bringing life to that which was once dead.

    Title: "These Bones Will Live: Embracing the Power of the Holy Spirit" Introduction: Today we gather on this sacred day of Pentecost, a day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples with power and fervor, igniting the flames of faith in their hearts and empowering them to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Moment After You Die

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    This sermon was written for our annual Heaven Week celebration

    One Moment After You Die Luke 16:19-31 October 3, 2004 Heaven Week Service Introduction A man had a friend who enlarged his business. His sales had increased to the point that a larger warehouse and sales office were needed. Even though the move was a rather complicated and burdensome process, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Howard avatar

    Follow Me!

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,087 views

    Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

    Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    The first century Church gathered together daily. This sermon is an invitation to come home an be with your family. When you are away, we miss you, and your Heavenly Father waits for you.

    You’ve probably heard this story before. It’s been around for a long time. This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keeping Perspective In Overwhelming Times

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    Many people of our day have a confused understanding of God. Many today believe that God is just waiting for us to mess up so He can pour out judgment.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take God At His Word

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    Abraham received God’s promise but saw its fulfilment 25 years later. The long journey and wait saw his faith growing stronger and his understanding of God deepened.

    In Gen 12, God made a promise to Abraham, that • He will give Abraham a land – “the land I will show you” (12:1) • He will make him into a great nation; He will make his name great • He will be blessing, and become a blessing to others. The world will be blessed through him. Here we see the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Quit Sitting There Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    Too often, we have a tendency to stare up into the clouds waiting for Jesus to doing something amazing when the whole time He wants to be doing amazing things through us.

    Over the last few months we have learned a lot from Nehemiah and the Israelites as they rebuilt the Jerusalem wall and reestablished the city. Tonight, we are going to turn away from Nehemiah and begin looking at a new book of the Bible. That book is Acts which is the fifth book of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Do We Think Jesus Is Coming Back Or Not?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    This sermon encourages us to watch, to wait, to be alert, to be on our guard, and not to worry. This is an encouragement to remember and believe that Jesus will indeed return with great power and glory, and to remember it whatever our current circumstance

    If I were to hand out confidential voting papers on which you can vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, I wonder what the results would be …(long pause). You want to know what the question is, don’t you! It’s this: Will Jesus return? Is He coming back? Yes or no. Mark chapter 13 is not easy to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Heard Them!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 23,440 views

    It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    The Prayer Life Of King Jehoshaphat Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 29,449 views

    this sermon explains who king Jehoshaphat is. It talks about: his passion for God; seeking the Lord; asking for help from God and waiting upon the Lord. It is biblical, intelligent and funny

    Kings and Chronicles part 3 Who is king Jehoshaphat? Well it is February. The holidays are over, sleeping in is over and we must all go back to work. I know for Rachel and I we did not even get a January holiday but we also begin to feel the stress of the New Year coming upon us. There are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Impatience With God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 29,875 views

    At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

    OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ