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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    The Church at Thessalonica was struggling with the idea of Christ Second coming and their loved ones that had gone on before them. Paul in this text, gives them comfort on the coming of Christ.

    The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Intro The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 19,296 views

    The bible is not a book on sex. However, it does contain many specific ideas concerning sex and how sex fits into the total plan of creation and the progress of the Kingdom of God.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A New Truth Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to introduce persons to the importance of the idea of identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life."

    Today I want to share with you “A New Truth” that God began teaching me in 2003 about living the Christian life after 26 years of trying to live it with God’s help. Of course, I have come to realize that trying to live the Christian life even with God’s help is doing it in the flesh. God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equip, Empower, Evangelize Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    This is part 2 of a series I preached about working toward church growth. Herein, you will find some ideas/tools for helping your church grow.

    Church Growth Sunday, part 2 Acts 1:8 Intro: I talked to you this morning about the fact that every person plays a vital role in seeing church growth. No person in this body is an exception. Everybody has a calling to help, and everyone will also reap the rewards. When people start coming in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus And Funerals

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 46,186 views

    This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

    “Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Idea is from Max Lucado’s book of the same title. This series helps us face those who try to stop us in our walk with God.

    Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:40-51 A slender, young, beardless boy knelt beside the brook. He was picking his weapon to face his giant. He could have spent the time staring at his reflection, probably tanned skin from those days in the field with his fathers’ flocks. Hair bleached by the sun, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saints Are.......

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    The bible reveals who and what are saints. Often our ideas differ from the bible. This sermon encourages you to discover who are saints and what do they do.

    If you were to ask someone what they thought a saint is, how would they respond? Many would probably say someone holy. Someone who has done extraordinary things, Someone considered special. Someone who has done nothing or very little wrong. The most well known and celebrated saint in Australia, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And Me Myth Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,755 views

    American Christainity has bought into some unbiblical ideas about faith and church and Jesus. This week, we talk about the lone ranger Christianity build on individualism

    SE100707 MYTHBUSTERS 1. Jesus and Me Myth MYTHS We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week detailing fantastic stories that just a small amount of research will prove totally false. But people just keep picking them up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    24.14 Forgive? Why? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    Forgiveness is like gravity, it’s not just a good idea it’s the law. This message looks at Christ’s words on forgiveness in the Lord’s Prayer

    Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mental Health

    Contributed by Roy Harris on Oct 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,416 views

    A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work.

    A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work. World Mental Health Day: Today: 10/10/2010 This sermon can be used any time of the year, or on World Mental Health Day, 10/10 each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,839 views

    Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

    “Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,061 views

    The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!

    The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Will God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,527 views

    There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

    OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hardening Of The Heart Of Pharaoh

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    The idea of God hardening Pharaoh's heart gnaws at our sensibilities... but we know that the LORD is sovereign not only in His mercy, but also in His judgement.

    THE HARDENING OF PHARAOH’S HEART. Romans 9:17-18. The book of Genesis ends with a delightful illustration of how God works all things, even bad things, for the good of His people. Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers, but found his promotion in Egypt. As Prime Minister he was able to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Only Satisfying Endgame

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    Thoughs and Ideas based on the movie "The Avengers". Theme gained for articles based on "The Endgame" Jesus is the only ultimate endgame.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter V Redeemer I Timothy 1:15a, 2:3-6 “The Only Satisfying Endgame” Have you ever read comic books? If you have then you are familiar with Marvel Comics and their heroes. Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran