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  • James Dina avatar

    Whatever You Lose On Earth Shall Be Loosed In Heaven Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
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    God will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth. We have the privilege to "lose on earth" when we meet certain conditions – We must obey God’s commandment completely, PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS ACTUAL DISOBEDIENCE.

    WHATEVER YOU LOSE ON EARTH SHALL BE LOOSED IN HEAVEN “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). “And straightway his ears were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am Not Alone

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022
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    Message about how God does not leave us alone.

    Title: I am not alone Theme: To show that God will never leave us. We are never alone. Text: John 4:46 - 52 Note: Much of the thoughts and quotes came from Max Lucado’s book Never Alone John 4:46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022
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    As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trying To Bottle The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,977 views

    The Holy Spirit cannot be bottled, but he will go where he is welcomed.

    TRYING TO BOTTLE THE HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 8:9-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. John Maxwell said, “Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” 2. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church for the benefit of the Church, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hold On Good Solider

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 25, 2023
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    Be a Good Soldier for the Lord

    First, let me inform you of something you may already know. And that is there’s a war going on, and you and I have been enlisted to serve on the front lines.   This wasn’t a draft. You didn’t have to register for the Selective Service. No, this "Army" isn’t a volunteer militia. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "be" Attitudes 02

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
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    This message is on the first beatitude. -- Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shell see God.

    THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 02 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023
     | 1,831 views

    ‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 30, 2023
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     | 2,462 views

    To be an “Eyewitness” is “to see for yourself."

    INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Luke 1:1-4 Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Often I Would, But You Would Not

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2023
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     | 2,224 views

    God uses the metaphor of a hen to describe His love for us. We look at why He wants to gather us, the means He uses to do so, and the dangers of ignoring His call. Missed opportunities become judgments!

    HOW OFTEN I WOULD, BUT YOU WOULD NOT Matt. 23:37-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Here’s an early Mother’s Day joke. A pastor was talking to a teenage boy; “I want to teach you about a higher power.” 2. The teen answered, “You mean, my Dad?” The pastor laughed, “Haha! No! Much higher than that!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Was Led Into The Wilderness By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 26, 2024
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    Jesus full of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness. God also leads us into wilderness experiences.

    “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024
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    The Anointing does not point to the believer, but to God who empowers the believer. However, Jesus is the Anointed One, and you are a conduit for His power.

    Opening illustration: At a remote underground church in the Middle East, our meeting started with exuberant worship. Many raised their hands, fell on their knees and faces, and sang joyously to the Lord. We witnessed many women crying out and weeping to God. After the sermon, as I stood behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Famous Last Words On Evil Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024
     | 691 views

    After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

    HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Moses Got The Genesis Account?

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 15, 2024
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     | 968 views

    The verification of the Bible; how Genesis is actually the record of eyewitnesses. Shem was a link to the preflood world and passed those details to his descendants.

    WHERE MOSES GOT THE GENESIS ACCOUNT? Gen. 11:10-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A preacher had to get his teeth pulled and the dentist fitted him with dentures. The first Sunday afterward, he preached 10 minutes. The second, he preached 20 minutes and the third, he preached 1½ hours! 2. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beginning Of The Good News About Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 960 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION BEGINNING OF THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST A. Gospel of Mark. 1. Today we begin our Summer Sermon Series on the Gospel of Mark: God’s Servant In Action. a. Today’s lesson serves as an INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW of Mark’s Gospel. b. Next Sunday I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 760 views

    This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

    WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist