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  • Alan Braun avatar

    Would God Send A Whole World To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Would God Send A Whole World To Hell Rom 1:18-32 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Return, There's No Place Like Home Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.

    His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007
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    This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

    WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philip The Horse Lover Series

    Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,352 views

    Philip with the eyes of a horse

    Philip The Horse Lover With Horse Eyesight Philip Philip was with Jesus longer than most of the disciples. A primary characteristic of Philip included his eyesight. Philip could see a problem, and his primary problem was he wanted to see. Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Ephesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    Paul heads back to Ephesus, to take a look around, and minister. God does a great work.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. If you have every been anywhere for any length of time, and then leave the place, only to return a while later, you know how the Apostle Paul felt when he returned to Ephesus. b. Last week, we saw in Acts chapter 18, where Paul landed at Ephesus for a short while with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Galatians Part 4 - "Be Heirs Not Slaves!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit.

    Galatians part 4 – Be heirs not slaves! Thesis: Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit. Introduction: As we have been progressing through the book of Galatians we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How An Individual Can Help To Keep And Develop Unity In A Family, A Church

    Contributed by George Barton on Jul 4, 2006
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    Uses Scripture texts to expalin the value of unity in a church, a family, and a group.

    HOW AN INDIVIDUAL CAN HELP TO KEEP AND DEVELOP UNITY IN A FAMILY, A CHURCH, OR A GROUP A. RECOGNIZE THE PURPOSE & VALUE OF UNITY AND THE HARM OF DISUNITY. (John 17:20 NIV) "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, (John 17:21 NIV) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentence - 53 Sins That Will Keep You Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 97,239 views

    Take a look at 53 sins that you must not willfully continue in if you become a believer

    Repentance Repentance is a must for a believer. Repentance is a complete change of the way you view sin. Instead of wanting to become materially rich your focus becomes doing the will of God. Repentance of sin is absolutely necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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    When God is talking are you listening? Are you ready to follow? What holds you back?

    Responding to God’s Voice Because the kids are with us this morning…Let me see how you do with this superhero quiz. Q: Why do the Hulk’s tulips look so healthy? A: Because he has a green thumb. Q: Why won’t Captain America use the metric system? A: He refuses to support a foreign ruler. Q: Why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is All This Talk About Being Born Again?

    Contributed by Neal Bishop on Jan 13, 2005
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     | 2,305 views

    A small and simple explanation of what being born again is all about.

    There are a number of belief systems in the world today, and naturally, they all claim to be “The Truth.” So, if we define truth as being relative to things that change, then what is presented by any belief system has to be equal, in validity, to anything else presented. This would be so because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Temple Of Doom Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    The Temple of Doom

    Revelation 15:1, “Then I saw in heaven another significant event, and it was great and marvelous. Seven angels were holding the seven last plagues, which would bring God’s wrath to completion.” Chapters 15 and 16 present the final outpouring of God’s wrath before Christ’s return here ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Paul's Final Thoughts." 1 Cor. Pt 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2008
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     | 5,763 views

    Paul was a man who had experienced Grace and he always referred to its power in the opening of his letters and in the closing of his letters because it changed his life. Grace changed a murderer of the church to a martyr of the church.

    “Paul’s - Final Thoughts” Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Scripture Texts: I Cor. 16:21-24: 21I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. 22If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord! 23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24My love to all of you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 45,595 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,710 views

    Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

    “Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational