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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Most Dangerous Word In The Bible

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,898 views

    When asked, people thought the most dangerous word might be ‘hate,’ ‘hell,’ 'fear,' 'revenge,' or 'death.' But the answer is a word much more innocent looking; it's the word "TOMORROW!"

    THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN THE BIBLE James 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE-LINE QUIPS 1. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky. 2. Did you hear the rumor going around about butter? Never mind, I shouldn’t spread it. 3. I stayed up the whole night trying to figure out where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peacemaking Wins God's Heart - Part 7 Of 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    7th sermon of eight on the Beattitdes.

    The Perfect Standard For Life Peacemaking Wins God’s Heart - Part 7 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v9 Two historians by the names of Will and Ariel Durant wrote in their book The Lessons of History, “War is one of the constants of history, and has not diminished with civilization and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Came To Save Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,678 views

    First, in a 10 week series focused on the gospel.

    GOSPEL DEEP 1. JESUS CAME TO SAVE - John 3:16-18 -When we first started Adventure we were low-tech! -We had this ancient device called a landline. -Some of you remember those from your childhood with Moses and Abraham. -So the church had a landline and every flyer, handout, invite card had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 27,275 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

    Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Becoming A Water Walker

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,341 views

    A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

    Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy God Healthy Church Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 3,344 views

    Message 15 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This is the second of three messages dealing with perversion in the church

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Part Two Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 Review In this chapter Paul tackles the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,863 views

    Jesus came as the Peaceful Warrior and the Gentle Conqueror

    Prince of Peace Matthew 12:9-21, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 42:1-4 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 42:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Just before Christmas Paul Harvey told the story of a father whose son had gone off to fight for the Union Army during the American Civil War. After months of camp fever, his son finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Light Shining Through Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    A sermon with an Australia Day emphasis, that reminds us how God’s light is constantly breaking through darkness to save people.

    How was your Australia Day? How did you spend your Australia Day? Yesterday I was the official pastor at the Australia Day celebrations for the City of Burnie. At this event a number of people became citizens of Australia And one of the things that surprised me, was despite it being a secular event ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holy Innocents Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 8,993 views

    A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

    Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Antidote To Worry

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 510 ratings
     | 34,540 views

    Why do we worry? How can we stop?

    How many people here this morning would like to learn how to worry more? How many of you feel that your life would be improved if only you could spend more time worrying? None. · Whether you know worry as an occasional visitor or a constant companion, · whether you find it to be mildly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Did It For Us

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

    John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Overcome The Temptation To Retaliate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    When anger lingers in our heart,It poisons all we think and do;But faith seeks ways to show God’s love. And keeps our spirit strong and true.

    How to Overcome the Temptation to Retaliate (Rom 12:19-21) Illustration:A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor finally had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, "I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in a case like this I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Payday Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,482 views

    God will examine our hearts as well as our actions, and will judge us fairly based on how we lived this life. So let’s look at these verses in Romans 2 and see if we’re ready for Payday.

    Payday Is Coming! Romans 2:6-16 Intro: A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 8,502 views

    Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ