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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Apocalypse When Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    This is the first of a four part series on the end times

    Luke 17:20-36 There have been certain events in history that have prompted people to say, I remember where I was when. . . The assassination of JFK was one of those moments, to other folks it may have been the death of Elvis or the Shooting of John Lennon. I was only three when JFK was gunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Not In Things

    Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

    Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    1,335 Days And 2,300 Days Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,330 views

    Part 17 - the last in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part deals with the confusing lengths of time given at the end of Chapter 12.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 17: 1,335 Days and 2,300 Days After seventeen weeks of study we have finally come to the end of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. I don’t know about you, but I’m almost sorry to see it end. If you have suggestions for further ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Stumble Over Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,854 views

    Jesus is either a Rock of Refuge or a Stumbling Stone. Sermon uses three "stumbling stones" -- Sinner, Savior and Simple.

    Why People Stumble Over Christ Romans 9:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 9/28/08 Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    You Can't Get To Heaven With Clean Feet

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    The quality of our relationship with Jesus Christ is dependent upon how we deal with personal sin.

    Introduction Illustration: How Do You Get Into Heaven? This question will bring a variety of answers. A confusion of views is evident in the following sampling of opinions gathered for the Radio Bible Class program ’Sounds of the Times’: (responses are mine) · "God wouldn’t send you to hell." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Judgement Seat Of Jacob

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    This is about the judgement seat of Christ and how we will be judged in that day.

    Genesis 49:1-4 KJV And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. [2] Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father. [3] Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Everyone Life There Comes A Jericho.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Apr 22, 2012
     | 11,859 views

    This sermon is looking at those thing in our lives that stop us from receiving everything that the Lord wants us to have.

    IN EVERYONE LIFE THERE COMES A JERICHO. JOSHUA 6: 1-21. The Chief of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Southern Alberta gave the C.P.R. permission to cross the Blackfoot land from Medicine Hat to Calgary. In return the chief was given a lifetime pass on the C.P.R. Chief Crowfoot took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2011
     | 2,915 views

    1 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. But How so? The blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

    Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-I—James 5:1-8 Attention: My kindergarten-aged daughter suddenly announced just before school that she needed to take a clean tee shirt to class. She told us the teacher was going to iron an anti-drug message on it. My wife frantically swept through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,538 views

    This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

    1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,475 views

    A short sermon on how we can minister for God

    Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Seasons Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 22 ratings
     | 39,100 views

    7th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We can’t change the seasons of life - we can only choose how we respond to them.

    It has been said that there are four seasons to a man’s life: • There is the time when he believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Claus. • There is the time when he is Santa Claus. • There is the time when he looks like Santa Claus. I also found a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Competent Wife/Woman-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2015
     | 4,053 views

    2 of ? The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

    A COMPETENT WIFE/Woman-II—Proverbs 31:10-31 Attention: The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? What makes/characterizes a competent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By His Stripes-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019
     | 1,455 views

    8 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-VIII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Candle Help: Mrs. Donovan—a Catholic—was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when she meets up with Father Flaherty. The Father said, "Top o' the mornin' to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Who Is The Christ Of Christmas?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,130 views

    Matthew gives us important facts concerning the Christ of CHRIST-mas: How He came (by a miraculous, virgin birth); who he was (both fully God and man, and thus a suitable substitute to die for our sins); why He came (to save us from our sins).

    Who Is the Christ of Christmas? Chuck Sligh December 18, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 1. INTRODUCTION Christmas is a wonderful time of year… • It’s a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Really Matter In Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 17, 2020
     | 7,566 views

    1. We can be overconfident (vs. 25-32). 2. We can be overwhelmed (vs. 31-32). 3. We can overcome (vs. 33).

    Things that Really Matter in Life The Gospel of John John 16:25-33; Romans 8:31-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 7, 2018 (Revised April 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16:25. Here we are only a few hours away from the cross of our Lord and Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist