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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Judgment Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,706 views

    In the processes of our life, we should be preparing for the Judgment to come.

    How to Do Life Judgment Is Coming! James 2:12-13 * Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here I Come

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,350 views

    Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

    INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Waste Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

    Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Baptism Like A Wedding Ring

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,318 views

    This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.

    Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Sermon: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,034 views

    Jesus doesn’t tell us to pack a bag to be prepared. Instead, He tells us we are the bag. YOU ARE THE GO BAG. We are to be prepared.

    Happy New Year to your family and you! We begin a new series for a new year, the 40-Day Challenge. I want to invite each of you to take the 40-Day Challenge with me. As you begin a new year, I challenge you to devote 40 days to grow spiritually. I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,402 views

    Without wisdom from God, we are doomed to make many foolish choices in life.

    INTRODUCTION - Week 14 of Core 52 begins a new mini-series entitled Hidden Hope. - The entire Bible is about Jesus. - Sometimes, He sits on the surface of the page. - Other times, Jesus hides between the lines. - This four-week series explores hidden gems that shine brightest when Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why? Why Would God Allow It To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Why? Why would a loving God allow this to happen, we have choices to make either we remain where we are lost in the past, or fearful of the future. But there may be another way there may be another choice...one of serving God...

    Prior to reading this sermon it is worth noting that a gentleman by the name of Ken Ring (the moon man) is forecasting an earthquake for Christchurch of around 8 on the Richter scale two days either side of the 20th of March, though he has already amended this prediction it has put a huge weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A New And Different Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,863 views

    The kingdom of God is not a place, but rather it is a realm... "it is the invisible realm where God rules as supreme authority."

    A Different Kingdom Matthew 6:24, 32-33 "For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:24, 32-33). Last week we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    To show the absolute authority and Lordship of Christ which will some day be acknowledged by the whole of humanity

    One of the most beautiful passages in the whole of the Bible is Philippians 2:5-8 that talks about how Christ left heaven, how he left a throne and came down to earth, to be spat upon, beaten, killed, treated as dirt, cursed and to have his name used as a swear word. Verses full of meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Leadership Transition Done God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 225 views

    Leadership transition is a sacred responsibility that requires discernment, planning, and humility. When leaders follow God’s pattern, the result is progress, peace, and generational continuity.

    LEADERSHIP TRANSITION DONE GOD’S WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 23:1-2 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Kings 1:32-35, Acts 1:20-26 INTRODUCTION: Leadership transition is an inevitable part of life, ministry, and organisations. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Eenie, Meanie, Miny, Mo"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,492 views

    Don’t make a willy nilly choice to serve God, but be resolute about it.

    The points and some of the text for this sermon are borrowed from one I ran across on another sermon service. Text: Joshua 24:15 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,501 views

    Your days of sorrow are behind you. Prepare for a significant shift in your life.

    Today, I want to talk about experiencing a turning point because I believe someone is on the verge of a significant change for the better. A turning point can occur in an individual's life, a family, an organization, or even a nation. Throughout the Bible, we find stories of people who experienced ...read more

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    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

    A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repent For Heaven Is At Hand Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,550 views

    God has made possible our choice. We may choose for our own sake, or the sake of others, for the sake of Jesus or the promise of Heaven but what ever our motivation, the choice is ours to make.

    Repent for Heaven Is At Hand Change Part One 020109 AM Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction This morning we are going to begin a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing And Having The Mind Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 869 views

    Explore and understand the power of faith in Jesus, the depth of His compassion, and the magnitude of His authority.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be diving into an exciting passage from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 5, verses 20-43, and we'll be exploring three key themes that are core to our faith: the power of faith in Jesus, the compassion of Jesus, and the authority of Jesus. These ...read more

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