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  • Ed Wood avatar

    No Rest For The Wicked

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week?

    NO REST FOR THE WICKED 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRO: HOW MANY OF YOU THINK THAT JESUS IS COMING BACK TO EARTH THIS WEEK? The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul’s letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stuart M Guthrie avatar

    Peter’s Description Of Dealing With Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    Today we will talk about Christians and how and why should deal with sufferings and trails of life!

    1 Peter 4:12-19 (Peter’s Description of Dealing with Sufferings) August 19, 2012 HIT RECORD ON THE CAMERA! Introduction: Prayer: You know I was trying to think of a great story to tell along with my sermon this week, talking about dealing with sufferings or dealing with something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,475 views

    This message deals with what total commitment really involves.

    And finally we come to the final passage of John’s gospel. This last passage in John is a call to total commitment. There are 4 things we are going to cover tonight as we look at total commitment. 1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 2. It demands the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A New Year’s Message For Church Fellowships - 2023 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 24, 2022
     | 4,326 views

    2023 is upon us and it will be a challenging year. There is such diversity in our church fellowships but not always harmony. This message examines Peter, James, and John to gain truths for our churches in the new year.

    MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2023 – REVIEW OF WHAT IS ESSENTIAL DIFFERING PERSONALITIES IN A CHURCH FELLOWSHIP We have begun 2023. I don’t believe in new year resolutions, but always we should assess ourselves with the Scriptures as the standard. We have no other benchmark other than the bible, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perilous Times Shall Come Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
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    The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

    PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Nature And Purpose Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    How many times do you question whether God causes suffering as a judgment? There are really four causes for suffering. Find out how God uses them for good.

    Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Defeat Of The Devil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into the eternal lake of fire.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 42 – God’s Victory Over Satan and The End of the Book – Gen. 3:15: Rev. 12:7-11; Rev. 13:1-10; I John 4:4; Rev. 20:7-10 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 6 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,123 views

    There'll be great comfort in Israel's restoration. We have terms like "everlasting joy" and "joyful shouting" as the redeemed return to Zion, Messiah welcomes these as they arrive with, "Here I am". They'll know, peace, happiness and salvation.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 6 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We begin Part 6 and continue in the book of Isaiah looking at more scriptures dealing with the future restoration of Israel. I hope you can catch the great joy this will be to the Jews when the Lord calls His earthly people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Towers Fall

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 1,407 views

    What you can do in perilous times and how to have peace.

    A. PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME. 1. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Standing Firm In Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 4, 2013
     | 11,570 views

    The impact of standing firm in the faith in Christ!

    We continue our study of the First Letter to the Thessalonians. Please open your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3…. We noted that the Thessalonian church was a church to be imitated; it was a church truly in Christ! But because the church was faithful to Christ, it was persecuted! We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Christian Way To Punish Your Enemies

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    The Christian not only pleases God when "he overcomes evil with good" but the Christian way for dealing with wrong is infinitely more effective.

    THE CHRISTIAN WAY TO PUNISH YOUR ENEMIES “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty give him water to drink. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25: 21-22 We often hear people talk about “getting even with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Denis avatar

    A Faithful Saying Series

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021
     | 3,070 views

    A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

    A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Supreme Court Decision - Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    In this sermon Dr. Tow presents a response to the 6/26/15 Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage. He encourages a Biblical approach to loving others and standing on God's word.

    Supreme Court Decision: A Wake up Call for the Church 06-28-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) On Friday, June 26, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Renewed By The Word

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    This is our Sunday School Promotion Sunday. Today we are challenged to be people of the word to protect us from the thinking of the world

    Introductory Considerations 1. September is a time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. Summer vacation time is over and hopefully we have been refreshed to again concentrate on the work that God has blessed us with. 2. Children to again go back to school and new church activity year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed