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  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there.

    The Reality of Hell Text: Rev. 20.15 Thesis: To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there. Introduction: (1) It is said that for the Christian, earth is the only hell that he/she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

    The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,711 views

    This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Youth Of The Nation Series

    Contributed by Andrew Riddin on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    To encourage congregation to re-evaluate and react on the way in which we view and interact with, those appear to be hopeless.

    Youth of The Nation 16 June 2002 West View Methodist Church Andrew Riddin Aim: To encourage congregation to re-evaluate and react on the way in which we view and interact with, those appear to be hopeless. Scriptures: Psalms 119: 1 – 10 Mark 5: 21 – 34 Ephesians 6: 1 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Well, Well, Well. (Isaac)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,921 views

    When Isaac went down to Gerar because of famine, he had to keep digging wells. A message of encouragement.

    Well, Well, Well (Isaac) Genesis 26:12-25 Intro: God had blessed Isaac abundantly. Vs 12-14 -It seems that Isaac had to keep digging wells. -Wells were important especially in a famine. Vs 1 I. The wells of his father. A. Gen. 20:1 Abraham had “sojourned” there. 1.The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Promise To Serve The Lord

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,068 views

    Encouragement to believers to keep the promise they made to follow Jesus for the rest of their lives. Dangers of breaking covenant with God are highlighted.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being Fruitful Disciples

    Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,784 views

    to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

    John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Teaches Disciples To Pray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    Pentecost 10(C) - Jesus teaches disciples to pray when he encourages the believer to Ask, Seek, Knock.

    JESUS TEACHES DISCIPLES TO PRAY August 13, 2006 - PENTECOST 10 - Luke 11:1-13 * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed, Saints in the Lord: Today the Lord wants to teach us. Last week Jesus invited us to come and sit at his feet. This week, he invites us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "When The Chips Are Down"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,753 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

    8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Valentines 2009 An Enduring Love.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,152 views

    This sermon encourages and guides married couples and those thinking of marriage into keeping their love for one another enduring a lifetime.

    VALENTINES 2009 AN ENDURING LOVE. 1JHN 4:7-12 JOHN BLANCHARD STOOD UP FROM THE BENCH, WHERE HE WAS SITTING, STRAIGHTENED HIS ARMY UNIFORM, AND STUDIED THE CROWD OF PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH GRAND CENTRAL STATION. HE LOOKED FOR THE GIRL WHOSE HEART HE KNEW, BUT WHOSE FACE HE DIDN’T, THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    This message encourages people to trust the Lord and be blessed rather than living under the curse of trying to keep the law.

    Freedom’s Blessing (Galatians 3:6-14) Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

    Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Tandem With God: Sharing The Good Things About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    A sermon that encourages us to see what others say about Jesus and share with them the good things of Jesus.

    Are you enjoying the Olympics? Every time they come about I seem to find myself watching more tv. And people who were no bodies around 6 weeks ago, become household names and heroes. Did you see Steve Hooker pole vault 5.96 metres to win the gold medal and set a new Olympic record? When the heats ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hold The Ropes Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,206 views

    Like the paralytic in Mark 2, school kids need someone to hold the four ropes for their encouragement and success in school.

    Holding the Rope Mark 2:1-12 One of the stories we read in VBS was the story of the man who was completely helpless. He couldn’t walk; he couldn’t use his hands. The only way he could get anywhere was when his friends carried him. Then the news got around that Jesus was healing people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

    BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist