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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

    Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The River Of Living Water

    Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2022
     | 9,345 views

    The River of Living Water flows from within only if we allow the Presence of Christ to dwell within our hearts and let his love from through us.

    The River of Living Water • What is the River of Living Water? • Where does it begin and where is it going? • What does it do and what is its purpose? • How can I be a part of it? There are numerous passages of scripture where the Living Water is spoken about and in every instance it is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abiding In The Light

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    This sermon addresses the blindness of sin, the light of Christ and the gift of salvation.

    ABIDING IN THE LIGHT Text: John 9:26-41 “Several years ago, a Greensboro, North Carolina, newspaper carried a story about a tractor-trailer rolling along on a side street in a southern city. The driver came to a low bridge and misjudged the height of his rig. When the truck came to a stop, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

    "Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Least Of These

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    Our Heavenly Father welcomes us regardless of our failures. We can never stray so far that he will not run to us with open arms when we return. And He is honored by our faithfulness.

    “The Least of These” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Year C Lent 4) ESV Introduction Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    It's About Grace Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,689 views

    God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

    A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Story Of God: Regeneration

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 15, 2008
     | 4,637 views

    It all went wrong, only God could make it right. We all sinned, only God could restore us again. The story of regeneration is often never told. So sit down in the old chair and listen again to the story from God.

    THE STORY OF GOD: CREATION-RECREATION THEME: GOD CREATED BY MAN AND CONTINUES TO RECREATE MAN. TEXT: TITUS 3:3-7 It always seemed like hours in that chair. In a small kitchen in an old farm house, the chair was always located on the right side of the table. Grandmother always sat on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,837 views

    A sermon on what Heaven is really going to be like.

    Revelation 21: 1-4 Now aI saw a new heaven and a new earth, bfor the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2Then I, 1John, saw cthe holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared das a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Garden

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    A look at Jesus in the garden at Getsamane and the lessons it should teach us.

    In The Garden Matthew 26: 36-46 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    A Thousnad Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,013 views

    Jesus’ followers are, by their very character, the light of the world. They, like He, will do the same works He did--even greater.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    There's A Lot To Look Forward To

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,148 views

    A Sermon that reminds us that heaven is what awaits all of God’s children.

    There’s A Lot To Look Forward To 3rd Sunday in End Time November 14, 2004 Isaiah 65:17-25 17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    God Gives Mulligans

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

    God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Semore avatar

    Speak To Your Mountain - Preparing For The Return From Exile Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 9,662 views

    This is a 3 Part sermon Series addressing the next move of God and the return from spiritual exile

    Speak to Your Mountain Preparing for the return Part 1 of a 3 Part Series Ezek 36:1-12 NKJV, "And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord! 2 Thus says the Lord God: "Because the enemy has said of you, 'Aha! The ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "First Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    A sermon about returning to God after a time of drifting.

    Revelation 2:1-7 “First Love” In the late 1940s, there was an emerging evangelist who was preaching the Gospel to large crowds in major arenas, and many folks were coming to Christ at his crusades. But he abandoned his faith, resigned from the ministry and became a writer and news ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist