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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

    God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time

    Contributed by Bill Plazarin on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    It is time to wake up!

    SERMON ON TIME ROMANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION PAUL ADMONISHED THE ROMAN CHRISTIANS TO AWAKE TO THE BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GOSPEL AGE, AND TO LIVE WORTHY OF THEM. A. MANY ARE UNAWARE OF THEIR TIME B. TIME TO SOME IS WORK AND PLEASURE C. SOME BELIEVE TIME IS JUST WHILE YOU BREATHE D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Trio Of Apostates

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    A study on the errors of Cain, Balaam and Korah.

    I. The Way of Cain A. Way - a continued or habitual course of conduct or pattern of thinking 1. Psalms 1:1 "Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful." 2. Acts 14:16 "Who in times past suffered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Times Like These Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 100,432 views

    God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

    IN TIMES LIKE THESE Luke 21:5-36 Big Idea: God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times. • War – Iraq , North Korea, last year India and Pakistan • Drought – US, Africa, North Korea, parts of China • Starvation – Africa, North ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Treasures Of The Snow

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    The contrast of the snow to a Christian’s life

    JOB 38:22 "TREASURES OF THE SNOW" A) Twenty five times the Bible speaks about snow! * 21 in O.T. and 3 in the N.T. * Five times in the book of Job! * The word "snowy" is found one time in the O.T. * I love this time of year. (1) SNOW COMES FROM THE LORD! * Job.37:6 * So does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rediscovering Peace

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    We all have a deep need for spiritual peace with God

    Rediscovering Peace Selected Passages August 12, 2001 VBS Sunday Introduction A Christian doctor carried out an interesting survey recently involving his patients. As they waited in the waiting-room, they were asked to fill out a little survey on themselves. One of the questions asked was “What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Pruning

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    As Max Lucado says, God loves you just the way you are, but too much to leave you that way.

    John 15:2; Hebrews 12:4-11. We’ve covered 17 verses I the last 2 weeks, think we’re going a little too fast! So I want to go back and pick up on some things we kind of hurried over. David and I were out examining our lemon tree the other day, lots of lemons, getting yellow, noticed there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Are You A Real Christian? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    To get us thinking about what it means to be a real Christian

    Are you a REAL Christian? Title: Are you a REAL Christian? Lesson Aim: To get us thinking about what it means to be a Real Christian. Introduction: 1. I had a friend, who, when he would travel, would ask the person sitting next to him on the plane if they were a Christian. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Jesus Christ Our Rock

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 40,288 views

    We must learn to trust Christ for all our needs. Stand on and with him in all our trials.

    JESUS CHRIST OUR ROCK Text : 1st Cor : 10 : 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. We are looking for something special to help keep us strong and stable in our lives. We tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Need Your Approval

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26.

    John 3:27 -“A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.” This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26 when He desired to make man. “Let us make man” (let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Does Not Justify The Means

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    Family Sermon: What can we learn from Jesus’ temptations

    NR 13-02-05 Family Service Talk on The Temptations of Jesus Lent is a period of 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday when we remember Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness It was a time of quiet, fasting and prayer, in preparation for the beginning of his ministry in Galilee and beyond. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    Purity of heart is desirable, attainable, essential.

    Blessed Are the Pure In Heart Matt. 5:8 INTRO.: God told Samuel He looks on the heart while men see only the outward appearance. I Sam. 16:7. God is supremely concerned about the condition of one’s heart. The Biblical heart includes the emotions, the intellect, and the will of a person. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Slavery That Enslaves And A Slavery That Sets Free

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,647 views

    The Apostle Paul makes it clear that all men are slaves, spiritually, either of sin to abject bondage or of righteousness to untold blessing.

    A SLAVERY THAT ENSLAVES AND A SLAVERY THAT SETS FREE “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Great Sermons From Strange Preachers

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    Throughout the years, God has used unique ways to teach His people some very important truths. This outline selects four "strange preachers" whose messages we would be wise to heed.

    GREAT SERMONS FROM STRANGE PREACHERS "And the Lord said to Cain, ’Where is Abel your brother?’ He said, ’I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?’ And the Lord said, ’What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground." Genesis 4:9-10. Throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus – His Teaching Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    This is the third in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, using The Beatitudes, we look at His teaching.

    Intro.: Have you ever met a really strange person. 1. Most of this week we have heard of Immanuel – one strange character 2. A few years ago Sandra and I made a trip to California – the taxi driver proceded to tell us about a recent customer: Jesus. Not sure who was stranger - the taxi driver or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist