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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Reality Of Hell: Transformed By The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024
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     | 1,954 views

    This sermon confronts a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In exploring this topic, the Bible enables us to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance to our lives.

    The Reality of Hell: Transformed by the Truth Introduction: Today, we confront a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In our exploration of this topic, we turn to the Scriptures to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

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    The New Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 905 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' authority and challenges believers to question their own systems, striving to be faithful followers rather than passive observers.

    Dear beloved, there is a warmth in our gathering today, isn't there? A sense of unity, a shared understanding that we are all here to partake in the divine banquet of God's word, to be nourished and filled, to be challenged and changed. It is in this spirit of shared anticipation that we approach ...read more

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    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—3 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
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     | 4,680 views

    This is the third part in this series of encouragement to keep on keeping on until we arrive at the place apportioned us by God in the face of many challenges.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—3. Josh. 1:1-9 The death of Moses and the subsequent call of Joshua signified a closure to the past and the take-off of a new beginning—the divine assignment for Joshua “Now therefore arise …” is an emphatic and specific instruction to Joshua not so much as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 15, 2012
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     | 10,726 views

    A Mother's Day challenge - that's not just for mother's - from the book of Esther. It is for such a time as this that God has raised you up in Jesus!

    For Such A Time As This - Esther 4:12-16 - May 13, 2012 Series: Mother’s Day Video Clip: Show Skit Guys Mother’s Day Video Clip - Key Point: “You continue to change the world with your special song and dance.” Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Restoration In Progress Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

    Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Give Up Your Dreams (Aspirations)

    Contributed by Owolabi Stephen A. on Jan 9, 2011
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     | 14,835 views

    It is only God who helps His children achieve their goals and dreams. despite challenges and circumstances, don't give up.

    “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” - Henry David Thoreay Childhood years are the years are the years of great aspirations. These are the years when little boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,675 views

    One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

    Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 6,273 views

    Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

    Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finishing Well In Life Through Consistency

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and struggles which are perfectly and i

    TITLE: Finishing Well through Consistency TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Develop Great Habits Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 2, 2011
     | 11,553 views

    This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve in the areas of ours thought life, our Prayer life and in the area of personal sacrifice.

    Develop Great Habits by David Whitten Luke 9:23-9:23 Develop Great Habits We have been in this series of "Going from Good to Great in God's Eyes" This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daily Walk Series

    Contributed by Jared Thomas on Feb 2, 2015
     | 11,105 views

    It Challenges teenagers not to try to fit in based on what the world thinks is cool. The 3 main points are to Flee Unrighteousness, Fight the good Fight, and We are Called. It challenges teenagers to live for God even outside of the walls of the Church.

    Daily Walk According to medical authorities, walking is one of the most profitable forms of physical exercise. It stimulates the heart and lungs, strengthens the bones and muscles, increases the blood flow throughout the body, and reportedly contributes to the loss of excess weight. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What In The World Are We Going To Do?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,778 views

    A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

    What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024
     | 1,054 views

    It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

    The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Forward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    This sermon encourages believers to foster faith in Christ, persevere in spiritual challenges, and move forward in fulfilling God's mission for their lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His face and His wisdom. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a familiar passage from the Old Testament, a passage that resonates with the rhythm of our faith ...read more

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