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Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

based on 82 ratings

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The only limits to the power of Almighty God are those that He has placed on Himself. This sermon deals with four areas where He has defined the boundaries.

FOUR THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. Does the sermon title and the scripture text contradict each other? No, for only God can limit or impose a restriction upon Himself. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Seek God's Preservation In All Things Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 16, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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We will walk and see Israel in need of preservation in two areas this week. Area one was a lack of water, imagine that in an arid region as the Middle East. The second is in battle, let us see the directions that we can claim for our lives through this.

Seek God’s Preservation in all things Israel preserved in Thirst Israel preserved in Battle DBF Sunday Sermon, 11/17/02 I certainly thank God for preserving my life for all these 43 years and nearer to 44 every day. I plainly remember in my ignorance and folly thinking things that happened to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002

based on 226 ratings

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One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Saddest Thing About Going To Hell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

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I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. If YOU truly believed that Jesus Christ would come back tomorrow, what a Difference there would be in YOUR LIFE! B. The same is true if YOU believed in a literal, physical HELL! C. In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To...

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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A simple message of Jesus’ healing of the bleeding woman on the way to raising Jairus’ daughter. Allowing divine interruptions in our lives.

Luke 8:40-56 – A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to… G. Campbell Morgan, a preacher from the last century said “To me the second coming is the perpetual light in the path which makes the present bearable. I never lay my head on my pillow without thinking that: maybe before the morning breaks the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Holding Onto A Good Thing

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Why do we hold onto the good news of what Jesus has done for us instead of sharing it with others in need?

The Path We’ve Trod: - each of these is both true of the lepers and of us in our spiritual pilgrimage. 1. Desperation leads to decision. - vv. 3-4. - they had nothing to lose/they just wanted to live. - they were sick, separated, and starving. 2. God does a miracle at the moment of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Significant Things About Jesus Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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From this encounter with Jairus and the sick woman, we learn three things about Jesus: (1) No one who comes seek Jesus will be ignored; (2) No situation in your life will ever be a problem to Jesus, and (2) He always respond to your faith.

Look at how Jesus treats people. Here we have a miracle inside of a miracle! Again we see two apparently hopeless situations. • Again Mark highlights to us Jesus as the Hope of the Hopeless; the Help of the Helpless. • The problem is not the ‘problem’ (sickness, difficulty…). Jesus can tackle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Things Go Wrong?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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We can cause our own problems and trouble, but the end result can be for the glory of God, if we allow it!

WHY DO THINGS GO WRONG? I. ADAM EJECTED FROM A PERFECT SETTING -- EDEN! Genesis 3:22 & 23 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live for ever." 23 So ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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The purpose of intercessory pray, and how it brings God’s will to pass.

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Difficult Things That Are Used To Proclaim The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Apr 30, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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2nd in a series on Philippians. Deals with overcoming trials.

DIFFICULT THINGS THAT PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL PHIL 1:12-26 Paul stands as a great example to us in learning how to effectively proclaim the gospel. In one episode from the comic strip "Peanuts", Lucy comes up to her brother, Linus, and tells him that she has "converted" someone in her class to her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Things Only God Can Do

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 4, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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Prayer, Evangelism,and Revival-there are certain things that only God can accomplish. Man has his part but it all depends on God.

Things Only God Can Do I. Only God Can Save A Person Only God can draw someone to Himself. Illustration – J. Vernon McGee tells the story of a young man being questioned about his salvation experience. “How did you get saved.” He was asked. He replied, “God did his part and I did my part.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

based on 145 ratings

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An Evangelistic Message

Five Things God Doesn’t Know Romans 8:28-39 Introduction One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all knowing. God knows everything. This morning though, I’ve titled my sermon, “Five Things God doesn’t Know.” I. God Doesn’t Know A Sinner He Doesn’t Love John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 18, 2003

based on 104 ratings

| 7,620 views

This is a good evangelistic sermon that the title is sure to get some attention. Be sure to announce it in advance.

4 Things God Does Not Know I. A sin that He does not hate.Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. God will not tolerate sin. Joshua 7 2. God cannot even look upon sin. Matt. 27:45-46 3. Why Does God Hate Sin? Because it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Things Can Come Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 8, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 2,552 views

good things come with problems - how do you then grasp a fuller life

How good things can come 4th part of grasping a full life. Brief review of past messages: 1. "Triple God’s blessing for you." God is determined to bless us and keep us, make his face shine on us and be gracious to us. 2. "Life is beautiful." To God, life is beautiful, we are precious, the Father ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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