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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Blessing Of Hope

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019
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    “If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

    (27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Practice Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,057 views

    A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

    The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,387 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sinless! 'cause God Says So!

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    We are justified freely by grace through faith and the justified person shines with the angels of heaven.

     Sermon: "Sinless! ’Cause God Says So" D. Anderson Gen. 2:7-9,15-17,3:1-7; Ro. 5:12-19; Mt.4:1-11 + + + God’s word today speaks of the foundation doctrine concerning how we are saved--the Doctrine of Justification. Paul proclaims our justification when he writes by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pentecost

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 2, 2001
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    Pentecost its meaning and fulfilment

    We celebrate today Pentecost, It is a celebration in the life of the Church today but how sad it is that as we come here to celebrate, most of the world outside has so little idea what it is all about. It’s a celebration; we believe this to be the birth of the Christian Church, as we know it. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    God Of The Mountain, And The Valley Too!

    Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 28,931 views

    God’s Love and His power are with his children whether we are on the mountaintop or in the valley deep. He is Jehovah-Nissi!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting That Camel Through That Needle Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,782 views

    Today we will observe Jesus being asked this question: “What must I do to live forever?” Even if you think you know what’s coming, hang on, you may be surprised! There may be some facets to the answer that you aren’t familiar with, and they may explain w

    GETTING THAT CAMEL THROUGH THAT NEEDLE Mark 10:17-31 INTRO: Throughout his history, man’s quest has been the answer to this question: “How can I live forever?” It used to be mummification and the fountain of youth. Today, for $100,000 you can be frozen ($50,00 for head only) SI reports that Ted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Manager Of God's Resources Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,395 views

    In order to help the local congregation be a strong influence to the community to which it serves, it needs your tithes to come here. Your tithes make this ministry stronger. Your tithes help this ministry grow. Your tithes help this ministry reach out

    Being a Manager of God’s resources 1 Tim 6:17-19 There are three types of givers. The first is like flint. You have to strike it to get a spark they are hard and rough. The second is like a sponge; you have to squeeze them to get anything out of it. The third type of giver is like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Good To Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    Can a person be too good to go to heaven? The Bible gives us the account of two men who were too good to go to heaven.

    TOO GOOD TO GO TO HEAVEN LUKE 18:11-13, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Many times when people are asked if they believe that they will go to heaven when they die they will say that they believe they will on the basis that are not bad, they keep the ten commandments, and they follow and observe the demands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    On The Road Again

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,093 views

    An object lesson with scriptural points - 10 things for the checklist as you hit the highway of life. Link inc. to formatted text and audio version.

    On the Road Again [10 things for the checklist] Matthew 7:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnRoadAgain.html A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. Today let’s use a familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

    The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

    1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,187 views

    We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

    First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Perdre Comme An Tit Chock“Lost Like A Little Black Bird”

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    This is a testimonial to 3 days I spent on the top of a mountain, with temperatures between -15 to -25 in January of 2004 and which I presented at Belle River Baptist Church in February of 2004. Are you confident in your salvation today, we never know wh

    Perdre comme an tit Chock“Lost like a little Black Bird” On January 2nd, 2004 I decided to go have a look see for a moose on Council Road around a place called Skookum. My intent was to run out there look around and be home that evening, but not to alarm my wife, I told her that if I got a moose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist