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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Resurrection Living Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2010
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     | 6,540 views

    If we want to live in resurrection power, we must consider ourselves saints (set apart from sin unto God) and commit ourselves to the Lord.

    On March 19, 2005, when a resident at an extended care facility in British Columbia, Canada, died, the medical personnel did what they usually did. They placed a call to Fraser Health Authority, who then sent a driver to pick up the deceased woman. The driver dutifully transported an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 7, 2010
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    Two disciples did not believe the "idle tales" about the resurrection until they met the risen Savior on the road!

    “And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not” (Luke 24:11) I. Heart Aching, 13-24 II. Heart Awakening, 25-36 A. He Opened the Scriptures, 32 B. He Opened their Eyes C. He Opened their Understanding III. Heart Quaking, 37-48 A. He Relieves our Fears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 20 - "Judgment Day" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 7, 2010
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    First resurrection, White throne judgment

    Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “Judgment Day” April 11, 2010 Revelation 20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Believing

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2010
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    This message discusses believing without seeing.

    Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Message: “Believing” Text: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Would you agree that it is rather easy to believe an event happened if you actually observed it through your very own eyes? For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Beginning Of… God Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
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     | 4,482 views

    God alone is self-existent; we depend on him for life and being.

    Scripture Introduction Thomas Boston pastored from 1699–1731. A biographer wrote of his ministry: “If Scotland had been searched during the early part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, both in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying For Gain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

    Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Beginning Of… Judgment Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010
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    God’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.

    Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 23, 2010
     | 7,290 views

    We are no different than Peter who denied knowing Jesus three times.

    Text: “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). If someone were to ask you if you love Jesus, what would you say? If you simply answered “Yes” do you think you would positively convince the person who asked you that question? How do people know without a shadow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010
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     | 8,281 views

    Can a person who was saved be lost?

    Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hanging Out With The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 27, 2010
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     | 10,624 views

    The Holy Spirit fills, equips and transforms us for service.

    HANGING OUT WITH THE PROPHETS There is an old legend of a certain guide that lived in the desert and who never lost his way. He carried with him a homing pigeon with a very fine cord attached to one of its legs. When in doubt as to which path to take, he threw the bird into the air. The pigeon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mother's Day From The Father's Perspective Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 7, 2010
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     | 11,319 views

    God's love for His people is like a MOther's love for her children.

    May 9, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Happy Mother’s Day Title: Mother’s Day From the Father’s Perspective Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful Moms in the congregation! You may not consider yourself wonderful, but you are. Where would any of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Nature Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 9, 2010
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     | 5,784 views

    A look at what Character is how it is formed and how it is lost.

    Having Mother’s Day fall during Discover the Word can be a challenge because it is really expected that on Mother’s Day you will speak to Mothers. But when you are focusing on a specific book it can sometimes be hard to find the hook to work with a specific topic. If you were here a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hannah Prayed (2010)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
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     | 10,867 views

    An updated version of this sermon given on Mother's Day.

    Hannah Prayed I Samuel 1:1-20 May 9, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: In the last few years I’ve shied away from preaching about mothers and motherhood, because I’ve never felt real comfortable celebrating what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Enemies - Part 3 - Enemy Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 14, 2010
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     | 7,481 views

    Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

    Enemies Pt. 3 – Enemy Love I. Introduction I have tried to inform you over the last two weeks that we are at war! Ecclesiastes makes it abundantly clear that there is a time for peace, but there is a time for war. We are in that time! And yet, one man said, “We have lost our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 14, 2010
     | 6,960 views

    This message uses three biblical facts to define just how wonderful is the love of our Lord.

    Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful Text: 1 Sam. 18:1-4; 2 Sam. 1:26 Intro: Prior to entering the narrative of 1 Sam. 18:1-4, the young man David, has just returned from his triumphant battle with the giant Goliath, the former champion of the Philistines. King Saul’s son, Jonathan, was so moved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist