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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Hate Sinners? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 270 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Wrong With Halloween

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
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    Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

    ’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pictures Don't Lie Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    Don’t get stuck in your image of God, lest it too become an idol

    Title: Pictures Don’t Lie Text: Exodus 20:4-6 FCF: Don’t get stuck in your image of God SO: Intro: There’s an old saying, “Pictures don’t lie,” and when it comes to my sexy physique, sadly I suppose it’s true. But in this age of images, I wonder how often that is. It wouldn’t really be of much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Gates

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life.

    Gates Intro… As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life. • Do we go through gently, • Avoid the gate or door completely, • Bust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    Breath, Part I Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007
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     | 3,608 views

    Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

    Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Power Of God To Change The Unchangeable Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 55,224 views

    This sermon illustrates the truth of the power of God to change that which seems unchangeable to us - be it a person or situation.

    As I’ve mentioned to you I’ve been spending some time in reading/thinking through Kings/Chronicles. In 2 Kings 2 I was struck by a very simple & straightforward incident. It is not hard to understand. You do not need to know Hebrew to discover its meaning. It is a short quick episode in life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Words Matter Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    A Sermon on the Ninth Commandment

    “No lies about your neighbor.” Ex. 20:16 This Commandment has to do with controlling our tongue. That is a very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us the tongue can be tamed by no man, James 3:1-8. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comments: Over the past decade, whenever I have lectured ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Message For The Birds Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 141 ratings
     | 61,181 views

    Why does Genesis tell us about Noah sending out a Raven and a Dove to see if the waters had receded from the face of the earth? Why bother? They're just a couple of insignificant birds... or are they?

    OPEN: An old Aztec legend tells of a man named Tapi who was a very pious man. The legend says that the creator told Tapi to build a boat that he would live in. He was told that he should take his wife, a pair of every animal that was alive into this boat. Naturally everyone thought he was crazy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Who? Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 7,318 views

    My teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing: Who, What, Where, When and Why. This series will look at the 5 W's of Prayer. This is the first one...Who?

    .WHO? Matthew 6:5-7 When I was in elementary school, my teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing. These were five foundational elements of writing anything… especially a report. These five W’s are: Who, What, Where, When and Why. These five W’s have served me well through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Love Your Salvation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,961 views

    Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation.

    LOVE YOUR SALVATION Psalm 40:1-17 INTRODUCTION: Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation. How do we love our salvation? • We remember what God did for us (vs.1-2). Sometimes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    God wants us to get close to Him, using His authority to accomplish His will.

    Gaining Spiritual Authority “Who’s the Boss?” Acts 19:13-20 Intro: Have you ever been caught in the middle of a power struggle? I can think of jobs I’ve had in the past when there was more than one boss to whom I was accountable. Sometimes one of them would try to get the upper hand on another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Seek Ye First!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,882 views

    Many have gotten their priorities confused. So much time is spent worrying about "things" that we lose sight of what truly matters. We seek gold while dismissing God. We seek health while neglecting holiness.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 6:26-33; Psalm 77:1-15 ILL. In the ancient Persian folktale, "Aladdin," Aladdin is the son of a poor tailor. After his father's death, a wicked magician, who claims to be Aladdin's long-lost uncle, persuades ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fresh Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 17, 2020
     | 3,159 views

    God loves his covenant with his people, and believers are called to reflect this in the covenant of marriage.

    Fresh Promise Malachi 2:10-16 God loves his covenant with his people, and believers are called to reflect this in the covenant of marriage. Introduction • Today as we continue with our series from the book of Malachi, Fresh Faith. • God is trying to reach His people who have lost hope, become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    No Enchantment Against God’s People

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2021
     | 6,716 views

    People all over the world are afraid of evil powers and try to placate them. Balaam tells us 3 reasons Christians are invincible to the dark powers: God's predestination of blessing on us, our sins are removed, and God's presence is with us.

    NO ENCHANTMENT AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE Numb. 23:19-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD SCHOOL MATH TEACHER ARRESTED 1. A school teacher was arrested at JFK Intl’ Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, an ancient wooden device called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 8 – Psalm 126 – Sow In Bitter Tears And Reap The Joyful Harvest Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,380 views

    Why is it we are slow or forgetful to recall the good things the Lord has done for us; not JUST the good things, but GREAT things. Those who sow in tears will reap in joyful shouting. Some forget what God did for them. Never lose hope for joy will come.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 8 – PSALM 126 – SOW IN BITTER TEARS AND REAP THE JOYFUL HARVEST Psalm 126:0 A Song of Ascents. [A]. NOT A DREAM, NOT AN ILLUSION, BUT NOW REALITY {{Psalm 126:1 “When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream.”}} “I just can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational