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  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 30, 2015
     | 4,916 views

    What do you think is the greatest gift anyone can receive? It is the gift of eternal life.

    Who likes getting gifts? I certainly do. Let me ask you this. Is something a gift if you have to pay for it? If you have to pay for it or do something for it, it isn’t a gift. When someone gives you a gift, it doesn’t cost you anything. All you have to do is accept it. What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Paradox Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,473 views

    You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

    The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016
     | 4,175 views

    Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

    Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 968 views

    Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2015
     | 6,755 views

    When we think of the problems in the Corinthian Church they are numerous but Paul chose to address disunity first.

    United we stand What a mess! It should have been a model church; after all it had all the earmarks of becoming the greatest church in the denomination. Its founding pastor was the most prolific church planter in the denomination; the next man was by far the best preacher that could be offered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Can We Know About Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2015
     | 3,332 views

    What can we know for sure about heaven? Not just a "I think..." but "I know..."

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “If I find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Answering Rob Bell's Myths About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,294 views

    Was the Resurrection a Myth concocted out of many ancient stories? Rob Bell seems to think so.

    Recently, I watched a video from a preacher named Rob Bell. He has attained a certain level of popularity recently due to his book Love Wins, which many evangelicals have denounced as a purely universalistic treatment of important Scriptural texts. Now, I may soon deal with Rob Bell’s claims ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

    I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Corinthians 10:12

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! NIV

    I. 1 Corinthians a. chapter number 10 b. verse number 12 c. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! II. Main points from this verse a. We can all get to a point in life when we all believe that we are standing firm in our belief. Now there is nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Im Not Insane Im Saved

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    When the world hears the testimony of the redeemed saints of God, they think we have gone crazy!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist Church Dec 30, 2012 Acts 26:24-25 I’M NOT CRAZY, I’M SAVED Intro: Allow me to set the scene before us of this marvelous text. • The great Apostle Paul/King Agrippa and his wife/Bernice • Outstanding leaders of both Jews and Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fact Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2011
     | 5,783 views

    A sermon for those who have sinned greatly and who don't think that there is hope for them.

    "The Fact of Forgiveness" Psalms 130:1-8 Scripture Reading Psalms 130:4 "But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared." I. The Torment of unforgiveness a. The depths v. 1a Out of the depths - The word rendered "depths" is from a verb - עמק ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Across The Street And Around The World Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 10, 2012
     | 6,219 views

    Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ.

    Title: Across the Street and Around the World Text: Acts 1:1-11 Thesis: Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ. Healthy Missional Churches have a global vision for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ… Healthy Missional Churches see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Uses Thorns

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

    I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 9,148 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfection Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 54,086 views

    1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

    INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ