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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Love - God's And Ours

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    Love of God is essential for us to love others.

    Text: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). When you think of the word “love” what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of a personal affection for another person. This person could be family or friend. Maybe you think of having a very close association or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ctwccofgw #1 - The Guarantee Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    Very skeletal outline - I must have run out of time to type out the manuscript before I preached this one! This is the first in a series taken from the Navigator’s "Lessons on Assurance" new believer’s materials.

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #1 – The Guarantee of Heaven 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction Recently I had to replace the windshield wipers on my car. So I went and got some that I had heard advertised on the radio that were guaranteed to last for the life of my car. The only problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Shall I Do?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,957 views

    The rich young ruler chose the cares of this world rather than his own salvation

    The rich young ruler was asking - What do I do? What a question! Others have asked this in the Scriptures: • Pilate Matt 27:22, Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? • Paul - Acts 9:6, And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Greatest Future Ever Imagined!" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    Heaven awaits those who have trusted Christ as their Savior.

    John 3:16 tells us that when a person comes to God through faith in Jesus Christ, he "shall not perish, but have ETERNAL life." The word "eternal" refers not only to length of life but depth of life! It not only has to do with how long I live, but to how well I live! 1. Eternal Life Is Eternal In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Mark Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019
     | 8,255 views

    As Christians it is essential that we display the Mark of love.

    The Mark Of A Christian Text: 1 John 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: "It is possible to be a Christian without showing the mark, but if we expect non-Christians to know that we are Christians, we must show the mark." "Love--and the unity it attests to--is the mark Christ gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Christians Need To Know About Islam

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 20, 2019
     | 2,411 views

    An essential introduction to Islam that every Christian should know.

    There are three worldviews that lie at the foundation of all religions and philosophies: 1) Theism, Theism teaches there is a personal God who created the universe. 2) Naturalism, Naturalism teaches there is no divine being and that the universe is the result of time and chance 3) Pantheism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cast Away The Pride

    Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    The greatest hindrance in accepting a gift if pride.

    Introduction A baby girl was born into the world, abandoned by her father, and viewed by her mother as a hindrance to her social life and prospects of remarriage. The mother was eventually arrested for offering shoppers at a store her precious child. The little girl was passed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    0404 Lent Iv: God's Dysfunctional Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,443 views

    The "family values" exampled by God’s "dysfunctional family" when Abraham cast out Hagar & Ishmael.

    Sermon: God’s Dysfunctional Family Text: Gal 4:21-31 Occasion: Lent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 26, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060326WoolseyGal4;21-31LentIVGodsDysfunctionalFamily.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Lost?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
     | 5,066 views

    This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

    Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Bible Sufficient For Man's Needs

    Contributed by Robert Glass on May 18, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    To explain how vital and essential the Bible is for the needs of Man

    IS THE BIBLE SUFFICIENT FOR MAN’S SPIRITUAL NEEDS? Robert A. Glass As a literary document, the Bible was penned by some forty different writers, over a span of hundreds of years, and completed over 1900 years ago. (KJV in 1611) Can a collage of antique writings, still serve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three : Sixteen (3:16, Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Sure, you can quote it, but do you know what’s really behind it all. This sermon tells the story behind the famous verse, and drives home the point that YOU MUST BE SAVED. This overview sermon is part one of six in series 3:16

    Message was inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:1-5;14-16 Title: Three:Sixteen Series: 3:16 (part 1) Intro: John 3:16 is probably the most quotable verse in all of Scripture, the most widely known. Sure… ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Gave (3:16, Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 2, 2008
     | 5,252 views

    Gospel Message using John 3:16’s phrase, "He Gave." Using various scriptures (1 John 4:9-10, Genesis 22, and John 1, the sermon explains: God gave 1.)His only begotten son, and 2.)the world the offer of salvation.

    Message developed as part of series inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10; Genesis 22; John 1 Title: He Gave Series: 3:16 (part 3) Introduction Thirteen-year-old Logan Henderson ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Salvation Through Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,239 views

    Acts 4:12 encapsulates the core message of the Gospel and the foundation of our faith

    Transformed by Truth: Salvation through Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful and transformative truth found in Acts 4:12. This verse encapsulates the core message of the Gospel and the foundation of our faith. Let's read this verse together from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 978 views

    Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

    Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Gift

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    A message about the greatest Gift ever given.

    The Gift John 3:16 Pastor Don Jones Prop needed: Small gift box with bow on top For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Introduction My family has always had interesting Holidays, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist