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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021
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    The world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and hell. The darkness looms over the whole world. This is the problem dealt with in the present passage. There is hope in Jesus Christ

    John Series Part 3 John 1:9-13 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC Jesus the Light of Men: The Second Witness of John the Apostle, 1:9–13 (1:9–13) Introduction: the world is in desperate straits. It is full of darkness—the darkness of sin and despair, of sickness and death, of corruption and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Look To The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
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    The more you look to the Lamb, the more you understand His all-encompassing sacrifice, the more you will grasp the greatness of God’s grace and mercy.

    This month, we began studying the Gospel of John. John most likely wrote this Gospel around 70 AD, about 40 years after Jesus Christ walked the earth. John was an eyewitness of Christ’s life - His love and holiness, His justice and mercy, of all the miracles and healings - an eyewitness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024
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    A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

    “The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Integrity

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000
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    A reminder not to sell out when the devil comes calling.

    SPIRITUAL INTEGRITY © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 21:1-16 n Joseph Stowell tells of a conversation he had with a pastor in the former Soviet Union. "Stalin's reign was the worst time," said the pastor. "I had two KGB agents come to me and say, 'We'll take care of you. You stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: A Loving God Could Not Send Anyone To Hell Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
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    Many have been led to destruction believing the lie that a loving God would not send anyone to hell. This sermon counters the lie.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells A LOVING GOD WOULD NOT SEND ANYONE TO HELL Matthew 7:7-14 Without a doubt the most unpopular of all Christian beliefs is the doctrine of hell. "There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ’s moral character, and that is he believed in hell. I do not myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bought With A Price

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
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    What is your soul worth? Consider the price that was paid for it then make a determination.

    Bought with a Price 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
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     | 3,198 views

    Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

    This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simple Restoration

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,090 views

    A study of Naaman and God’s simple process of restoration.

    1. Lesson Intro a. Restoration is difficult work i. easier to build a home than to restore one b. Washington monument i. 1886 - $250,000 ii.Renovation 1986 – 86 million. c. Restoring one’s life is just as difficult. 2. The Work of Art a. (2 Ki 5:1) " ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #11 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,162 views

    Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking

    Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking Reading Genesis 17:1ff Abraham had been in the land now some 24/25 years. Upon entering the land he had spoken very readily of what God had spoken to him about, and enthusiastically so about the promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cash For Clunkers

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    The Govt incentive to car dealers, Cash for Clunkers. Everything this side of heaven is a clunker. But God’s promise is heaven. Imperishable.

    8.9.2009.Sermon.Cash for Clunkers By William Akehurst, BA HSWC While driving up the road past a local car dealership, I saw what I would have to say is one of the best marketing statements I have ever seen. On the lot was a large rollback dumpster with a car sticking up in the air, as if placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011
     | 9,969 views

    A lot of people use this word, but don't know the meaning.

    A good way to define integrity is to examine one’s public versus his/her private personality. In other words, are one the same person in the light as well as in the dark? Consistency and inconsistency are therefore the key factors that determine integrity. "In the Greek original of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome Our Spiritual Battle?

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 10, 2013
     | 6,782 views

    Spiritual Warfare

    TOPIC: HOW TO OVERCOME OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE? TEXT: Exodus 17:8 – 16 INTRODUCTION: Christian life is like a battle that sometimes we do not prepare without knowing the enemy is already under attacked. He attacked our relationship, family and even our finances. Maybe now you are under ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    He's Got Your Back Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,120 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Jesus has your back.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#1] HE’S GOT YOUR BACK Hebrews 4:14-16 Introduction: The high priest was the supreme religious leader of the Israelites. The office of the high priest was hereditary and was traced from Aaron, the brother of Moses, of the tribe of Levi. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015
     | 3,806 views

    We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

    Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • rob hall avatar

    The Wonders Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,618 views

    This Psalm broadens our awareness of evidence for God

    THE WONDERS OF GOD Text: Ps. 19 Intro: 1. “I want to see, I want to touch, smell, hear God.” 2. I want to know He exists. 3. Jesus said of the wind: “ the wind blows wherever it pleases, you hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ