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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    No "get Out Of Hell Free Cards" Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 26, 2024
     | 1,827 views

    Jude gives three examples (Israelites after the exodus, rebellious angels, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah) of God's judgment on apostasy.

    Jude 1:5-7 (Part 2) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-25-2024 Deconstruction Joshua Harris wrote the best-selling Christian book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” which sold almost two million copies, in his early 20s. By 30 years old, he was the pastor of a megachurch. He wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Origins

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    An overview of Genesis 1 with the goal of refuting evolutionism

    Islington Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Sermon: Genesis 1 Scripture readings: Job 38, Psalm 8, 19, 136 For the next while you and I are going to consider the early chapters of the book of Genesis. In the past year I have preached twice from the book of Genesis. The last time I was with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Faith, Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,222 views

    Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

    OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rocky Ii - The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    Why did Jesus take Peter, James and John up to the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and in that way. Find out what that means to us.

    OPEN: The real McCoy really wasn’t... That is, the real McCoy wasn’t really a McCoy. His real name was Norman Selby. Raised on a farm in Indiana he left home around 1890, and after year in training, emerged as a boxer with the name "Kid McCoy." In a day of bare fisted boxing, the Kid was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grounding Ourselves In The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    God’s goodness allows us to surrender the fear we have of being open and honest in relationship with Him.

    Many have expressed how much they appreciate the testimonies that have been shared in our gatherings. > In hearing the way others have experienced God. we find common process and can gain insight and inspiration… > It’s with that dynamic of gaining insight & inspiration that this morning we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Lion Country

    Contributed by Karl Sexton on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    We are all facing a real battle with a real devil and we need to know our enemy and how to defeat him.

    Living In Lion Country Intro: We have a real foe and he has many names, but the one you may recognize is Satan or the devil. Many today believe that Satan is a myth¡Xa figment of someone¡¦s imagination. Many are being devoured because they do not recognize the enemy. Some doubt his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows Orangejello, Nosmo, And Maynard

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    Dr. Pittendreigh’s first sermon at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The theme is the importance of names, and how God knows each of us by name, and by heart.

    Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche (Sin te chee) to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do All Roads Lead To Heaven?

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    My goal is to convince you that all roads do not lead to heaven, but that any spiritual road that is not paved with the blood of Jesus is only a road to hell! Any road that’s not covered with the gold of heaven is only covered with the fool’s gold of hell

    “Do All Roads Lead To Heaven?” Romans 4:5-8 My goal today is to convince you that all roads do not lead to heaven, but that any spiritual road that is not paved with the blood of Jesus is only a road to hell! Any road that’s not covered with the gold of heaven is only covered with the fool’s gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Natures At War

    Contributed by James May on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,976 views

    There is a war that rages between the nature of the flesh and the nature of the Spirit. Which one is winning in your life?

    2 NATURES AT WAR Today, as we sit here in this sanctuary there is a war going on. There is a war that is raging in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Those wars are wars against evil in the earth. That evil is the threat of terrorism that would threaten the very freedoms and peace of not just the USA but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stuck In Bed Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

    (Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    “pigs, Dogs And Kingdom Discernment” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,973 views

    "Do not judge" is a very popular saying by the LORD JESUS, but does not include the full understanding of what Jesus both meant and practiced.

    “Pigs, Dogs and Kingdom Discernment” Matthew 7:1-6 We live in a society where people are very quick to use the first line of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idolatry Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,450 views

    Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective.

    Introduction Have you worshipped demons lately? Perhaps hung out with evil spiritual forces? No? The Corinthian Christians didn’t think so either, but Paul had a different perspective. Text Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Idolatry is the subject of chapter 10. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Changes The Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    Jesus will change how you deal with your friends, neighbors and enemies.

    Jesus Changes the Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Ill. Catherine Booth was the "mother" of the Salvation Army. "Wherever Catherine Booth went," said Campbell Morgan, "humanity went to hear her. Princes and peeresses merged with paupers and prostitutes." One night, Morgan shared in a meeting with Mrs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Strength Before The Pursuer

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 56,218 views

    What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. Somebody that is pursued cannot relax. If he has no strength then he is already a prey, a casualty.

    Lamentation 1:6 says, “And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.” What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is At Work Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,722 views

    1- God is at work in preaching 2- God is at work in refuting error 3- God is at work in judgment

    INTRO.- ILL.- Little Ricky was spending the weekend with his grandmother after a particularly trying week in kindergarten. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful. His grandmother remarked, "Doesn't it look like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ