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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    What If The Resurrection Didn’t Happen

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 908 views

    Did you ever think about the implications if the resurrection of Christ never happened?

    WHAT IF THE RESURRECTION DIDN’T HAPPEN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12–19 BUT IF IT IS PREACHED THAT CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED FROM THE DEAD, HOW CAN SOME OF YOU SAY THAT THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD? 13IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, THEN NOT EVEN CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED. 14AND IF CHRIST HAS NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (21 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,218 views

    A small country church was going through some difficult times financially.

    The pastor stood before the congregation, and said, “As all of you know, we need a very large offering today! The person who gives the largest offering will be able to choose three hymns.” They received the offering, and someone had placed a one thousand-dollar check in the offering plate. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Desires PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
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     | 1,102 views

    Explores God's desire for justice and righteousness over rituals, and how we can live out these values in our daily lives.

    Hey there, folks. I'm glad you could join us today. We're going to spend some time in the book of Amos today. Yeah, that's right, Amos. It's a little book tucked away in the Old Testament, but it's got a big message for us. Before we get into it, let's read the passage together. Amos 5:23-24 says, ...read more

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    If It's Not Broke, Break It!

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,944 views

    The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

    Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

    Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Without Reservation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    We are called to trust Christ without hesitation and without reservation!

    Without Reservation Selected Passages January 12, 2003 Introduction A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Triumph Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
     | 11,655 views

    We can have victory through the resurrection of Jesus!

    The Triumph of the Resurrection John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday 2000 Introduction On one occasion Michelangelo turned to his fellow artists and said with frustration in his voice, "Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures on the one theme of Christ in weakness, Christ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A High Price For Low Living

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    The interest costs more than the height of pleasure attained.

    --------------------------------------------- Ezek 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Mica 7:3 That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge [asketh] for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 143,714 views

    Let your light shine in the world

    INTRODUCTION Last week in Matthew 5:13, Jesus said that you are the salt of the earth. Jesus wanted us to see the relationship that the members of the body of Christ are to have with the world. In today’s passage, we find Jesus teaching concerning the citizens of the kingdom as to their PRIMARY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Can Refuse God's Call?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,551 views

    Pentecost 3(C) - When God calls, who can refuse? Not Saul, nor Paul.

    WHO CAN REFUSE GOD’S CALL? June 25, 2006 - PENTECOST 3 - Galatians 1:11-24 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we continue with our study of Galatians with Paul’s concern for the faith of the faithful in Christ. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,309 views

    A devotion on Forgiveness.

    FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Will Of God #5 - Through Council Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    Be caerful where you turn to for advice concerning God’s will for your life.

    Knowing the Will of God #5 – Through Council 17th February 2008 am Proverbs 24:6 a. Council should come from a godly source – Proverbs 25:19 When seeking God’s will for your life who do you turn to? I can tell you that there are certain people you should avoid like the plague. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Meant It For Good!

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    Examining Joseph’s life and how he gave us an example to forgive, see God’s hand in a situation, and move forward!

    God meant it for good! Genesis 50:17-21 (This sermon is actually based on a devotional I received from several weeks ago.) Turn to Genesis, Chapter 50 Allow me to give you some background information on this passage before we read it. In Genesis, Chapter 37, Joseph had a dream that one day his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Moral Women Fall Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Why do moral, godly women fall into sexual sin? Bathsheba may give us some clues.

    1. Illus. of doing marriage seminar • Talk about various aspects of marriage: communication, etc. Part of seminar is about preventing adultery in the Christian home. • During the discussion time, a woman very kindly said, “I think this session is sort of a waste of time. Committed Christian women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist