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  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Who Cares If You Go To Hell

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    Does anyone really care who dies and goes to hell?

    Luke 16:20-31 Emphasis on v 27 & 28 Intro: In this passage of scripture we read of a beggar and a rich man. Both die and awake in their eternal destination. The beggar in Abraham’s bosom and the rich man in hell. In verse 24 we find the rich man begging for just a taste of water . In verse 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared To Give

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    The Boy Scouts Motto is ‘Be Prepared’. Peter is saying here that it may as well be ours. Peter is exhorting in this verse God’s people to be prepared to give: 1) An Answer, 2) To Everyone, 3) The Reason & 4) With Gentleness

    Introduction: Last time we talked about Hell – the awful place with motivation to stay out and keep others from too. We seem to be living in a particularly gracious time where God is doing whatever necessary to draw our nation to Him. It is imperative in this scenario that we are prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hiding From God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,599 views

    Sin leads to shame. Shame leads to hiding. But the Savior is calling!

    Hiding From God Attention: Hide and seek? Peek-a-boo? Small children seem to believe that if they cover their own eyes others will not be able to see them with their eyes. The idea is absurd to adults. However, we seem to believe something similar. We believe that if we cover our eyes to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eating With Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    There is a huge difference between being and saying we are a disciple of Christ Jesus.

    Mark 7: 1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23 / Eating With Dirty Hands Intro: I would like everyone to look at your hands for a moment. Think for a moment about where those hands have been today. Are they clean? How do you know if they are clean or not? They might be covered with germs! --- Just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas: A Great Time To Say ’hallelujah’!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,936 views

    A short talk for 200+ school children plus staff and parents. Christmas is a great time to sing and say Hallelujah - praise the Lord! Talk includes my rendition of the 2008 X factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’; alternative words plus guitar chords.

    (Just send me an email through Sermon Central if you would like to see a full copy of my version of the 2008 UK X-Factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’ plus Guitar chords.) I was at my daughter’s school for her Christmas performance this morning. It was a combination of the events surrounding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    See Me Before You Leave

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,704 views

    People of the church need to talk to the people about leaving this old world.

    SEE ME BEFORE YOU LEAVE Prov:31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 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. Heb: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,840 views

    This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,865 views

    This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Offenses Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016
     | 6,205 views

    In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

    02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Save Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,436 views

    The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

    THE PRESENT CONDITION 2Ti.3:1-5 v1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come. v2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation) v5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate) Acts 2:37-40 v37 Now when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Personal Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    In Joshua 7:10, we find a powerful message from the Lord to Joshua after the defeat of the Israelites at Ai. This verse holds valuable lessons for us today, reminding us of the importance of faith, obedience, and the consequences of sin.

    I. Understanding the context (Joshua 7:1-9): To fully grasp the Lord's question to Joshua, we must first understand the context. In this passage, we learn about Achan's disobedience by taking items devoted for destruction from Jericho. This act led to Israel's defeat in the battle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contending For The Faith: Lessons From The Epistle Of Jude Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,432 views

    Delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith.

    "Contending for the Faith: Lessons from the Epistle of Jude" Today, we delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible as we explore the teachings of Jude. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rusted Iron

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,812 views

    We have decided we are at peace and have no need to be sharpen for spiritual battles. We are entertainers.

    "Iron shapeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of a friend. " Proverbs 27:17 I could not find a royalty free image of this verse, but they all contained an anvil, a piece of iron heated red hot and a hammer. None of the images showed anything smooth and easy like massage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021
     | 1,794 views

    They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

    Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Satan Is Watching

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,568 views

    There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

    TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal