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  • Brian Bill avatar

    What Happens When You Die? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 23,595 views

    Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

    What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody, Show Me The Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,607 views

    Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Liberating Word Psalm 119:89 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 725 views

    The Word of God holds transformative power, renewing our minds and shaping our lives. As we explore this topic, let us be open to the Holy Spirit's work in our hearts, leading us deeper into the truth that sets us free.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Liberating Word Psalm 119:89 Today, we embark on a journey of transformation through the power of God's truth. The Word of God holds transformative power, capable of renewing our minds and shaping our lives. As we explore this topic, let us be open to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    33) How Do We Share The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,105 views

    How do we effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In the Bible we are able to learn from other devout disciples like the Apostle Paul who came before us. Paul preached the Gospel: 1) Using The Word of God; and 2) getting close to people any way he could.

    33) HOW DO WE SHARE THE GOSPEL? Let’s learn from the example of the Apostle Paul by: 1) Sharing the Word, 2) Any Way we Can! Text: Romans 10:13-17 / 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 RECAP As we again open the Scriptures today to continue our study of... “Those things most surely believed among us” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Charles Hensley on Jun 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,321 views

    The writer of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts was on this ship in Acts 27 bound for Caesars Palace recorded all of the details of this perfect storm. So with those thoughts in mind, I want to talk with you about The Perfect Storm. What are those details about the Perfect Storm?

    I. LUKE RECORDS THE FORECAST OF THE PERFECT STORM. (vs.9-10) 1. THE SEASON FOR STORMS. (Acts 27:9a) "Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous; because the fast was already past:" They were already sailing from East to West in the Mediterranean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 7 - Throw-Off, Rebuild, Unite Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 950 views

    The call of God to the church today is to cast off everything that hinders us from reaching our destination, to rebuild the broken altars, and to work towards the unity of the body of Christ. The coming of the Lord is near and the church must be ready to receive the bridegroom.

    We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. (ESV) As we continue our study on the life of Jonah and the church, I believe that God is declaring His word to the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Go! And Know The Lord: Reject Ignorance And Return To The Knowledge Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 949 views

    We have more access to Bibles, sermons, podcasts, and theology than ever before — and yet, many Christians do not truly know the Lord.

    Go! And Know the Lord: Reject Ignorance and Return to the Knowledge of God Hosea 4:6 (NLT) — “My people are being destroyed because they don’t know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognise you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stumbling Blocks Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 14, 2016
     | 11,920 views

    We are all faced with stumbling blocks in our lives. But mnay times these stumbling blocks is placed in our way by ourselves. We are our own worst enemy. These stumbling blocks starts in our minds / hearts and we need to identify them and cast them away.

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount. In previous weeks we looked at where Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. And he said that our righteousness should be more than that of the Pharisees & Scribes. So last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,096 views

    James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

    How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2025
     | 258 views

    What comes to mind when you think of the infamous Beatitudes passage in the Bible? If you really understood what Jesus was teaching through the beatitudes (“blessed”) you may agree these are blessings rather than burdens. Get ready to embrace the beatitudes for yourself.

    Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Matthew 5:1-12 This morning we pick up from last quarter a series titled Holy Citizenship. We will look at key characteristics of holy citizenship. This series is under our church's annual theme of holiness. The theme verse is Exodus 3:5, where God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,506 views

    We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

    Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Church, Do You Know God? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    With so many problems within the church today we need to ask: Church, Do You Know God? This message is entended to open our minds and enlighten our hearts to the saving message of the gospel and see the church truly believe in Jesus Christ.

    CHURCH, DO YOU KNOW GOD? Acts 3:11-21 INTRODUCTION: A. If you had to build a defense (in a court of law) for knowing God, what would you do? 1. Who would you call on as a character witness? 2. What fruit of the Spirit could you show evidence of? 3. What acts of selflessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017
     | 11,092 views

    It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t

    Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calling Jesus Lord

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human mind is the love of God as it is revealed in Jesus Christ. It is beyond our understanding that Jesus would come to earth and live and die for humankind’s sin, providing salvation for those who

    Calling Jesus Lord Text: "I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ’Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ’Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor. 12:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal