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  • Donnie De loney avatar

    "The Great White Throne Judgment"

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,074 views

    Sermon describes what transpires at the Judgment

    "THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT" Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: There is NO GENERAL judgment, where the lost and the saved stand at the same judgment seat. Some people get the idea that we will all stand together in Heaven, with the “goats” on 1 side, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,078 views

    What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

    Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020
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     | 6,758 views

    We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

    I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Baptism Sermon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017
     | 5,654 views

    This is a message before a baptism service. It includes a standard 'congregational renewal of Baptismal Vows" at the end of the message.

    October 15, 2017 sermon - Baptism - Ephesians Series – Part 1 – Ephesians 1:1-6 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. And I speak to you today, on a joyous day that marks the baptism of 6 adults and the dedication of one infant in the name of the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hidden Treasure?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2017
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     | 20,141 views

    In today’s sermon I want to encourage you to first examine the value of the treasure of both God’s word and salvation and second to invite others to make a decision for Christ before it is too late.

    Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-52 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does the kingdom of heaven mean to you? For those whom are perishing in their sins and no longer think it is worthwhile to retain any knowledge of God (Romans 1:28); the treasures of Scripture or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Knowledge Turns On The Light

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 13, 2018
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     | 4,538 views

    Nobody’s relationship with God has to be boring and if it is let me tell you, God’s not the one who’s making your relationship boring, you are!

    John 14:26 NKJ But the [a]Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. TBS all the things Jesus did, all the miracles He performed were so numerous there would never be enough pen and paper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tried In The Fire Seven Times

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2020
     | 7,212 views

    The Bible is NOT like any other book; its words are ALIVE! David compared God’s words to the purest gold, once it has finished going through the smelting process. The Word of God, like gold, is Trustworthy, Indestructible, Flawless, and Valuable.

    TRIED IN THE FIRE SEVEN TIMES Ps. 12:2-4,6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother was teaching her 3-year-old the Lord's prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. 2. The mother listened with pride as she carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Gave 6 Cities

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 28, 2015
     | 5,337 views

    To show that the LORD is our Cities of Refuge, and He will overcome our transitions, and merchant.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS your Refuge? Yes. Nahum 1:7 Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 2,732 views

    This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

    ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 3,367 views

    This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

    ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Change Your Mind!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    God through the Apostle Paul tells us to be more like-minded, humble minded, and Christ-minded. We are the body of Christ, even when separated physically through COVID-19.

    (Sermon on video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDt2MeTF2M8&list=PLiDGyLnX22byqvMzzu_Fn3RdMdZrOTPUO&index=3&t=11s) Philippians 2:1-11 Change your Mind! Good morning church! At the end of today’s message, I’ll take Communion, as we would if we were gathered physically together on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021
     | 2,805 views

    Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

    In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A New Wineskin

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,775 views

    God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

    February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Basics

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,978 views

    The widow gave all she had to God and we need to follow that example.

    “Giving basics” Mark 12:41-44 Mrs. Boman was a 6th grade Sunday School class teacher: One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021
     | 4,775 views

    This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

    Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible