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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Why Does God Allow Good And Evil In The World?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2017
     | 7,118 views

    Why is there evil in the world and in the church?

    Intro, Purpose, Plan Why is there evil in the church? What about those who are sincere and have faith in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ? Let’s understand that the church is and will always be a mixture of good and evil, but those who are righteous by faith will shine. Let’s discuss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Lesson #17 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024
     | 825 views

    In the evil spirit realm, Satan and his beast have created an evil influencer to tempt mankind to fornicate–sin–by turning from the will of God to doing the will of Satan. This influencer is described as a great whore.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

    At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Eve: Good News In The 'hustle And Bustle' And In The Ordinary!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Jesus is Good News for you in the ’hustle and bustle’ of life and preparations for Christmas. He is also Good News for people going about their ordinary everyday business, like he was for the shepherds.

    A man named Charles Tucker decided recently that with all the ‘hustle and bustle’, it would be good to remember why Christmas is a good idea. He said that without Christmas… • The ‘dried’ fruit market would completely collapse • Boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all • Santa would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2025
     | 147 views

    The company that we keep can determine if and how our spiritual walk is affected.

    Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character? 1 Corinthians 15:33 Keeping associations with the individuals who deny or contradict the resurrection could ruin and destroy the good character of a Christian person. We ought not to let our affiliation with unbelievers lead us away from Christ or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,824 views

    A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

    (Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Thirst

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 301 ratings
     | 28,764 views

    This is a mini-sermon that was preached in a City Wide Good Friday Service. 7 ministers take one of the last sayings of Christ. This sermon is on the words "I Thirst".

    Friday April 12, 2001 City Wide Good Friday Service First Presbyterian Church, Hobbs, NM Friday March 31, 2002 City Wide Good Friday Service First Christian Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Good Friday I THIRST John 19:28 Introduction: 1. Thirst is a horrible thing. Those who claim to know, say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 1,285 ratings
     | 164,695 views

    What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

    “Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brent Baker avatar

    Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,040 views

    We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

    Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 2,146 views

    What’s all the buzz about the Lost Tomb of Jesus. Is it real? Was the body of Jesus really buried in a family tomb outside of Jerusalem? In this compelling message, Pastor Terry will look at the facts presented in this nationwide documentary in compari

    The Lost Tomb of Jesus Resurrection Sunday 2007 Text: John 20:1-10 Last year the sensation of the Da Vinci Code thundered throughout the world as a fictional novel as some new revelation hidden by the Church for the last 2000 years. Now, the world is in awe of the “lost tomb of Jesus”. To the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017
     | 11,183 views

    Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Journey Towards Grace Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,941 views

    A sermon on grace and the Good Samaritan

    The Journey Towards Grace Luke 10:25-37 DL Moody tells the story of preaching one night in winter—one of the coldest winters they had and the winter after the Chicago fire. He had been studying grace, and it was the first time he was going to preach on it. He said, “I was just full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Qualities For Fulfilling Purpose

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 26, 2016
     | 8,642 views

    God has made your destiny but He has given us the choice to fulfill it.

    BIBLE STUDY THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- QUALITIES TO POSSESS FOR FULFILLING YOUR PURPOSE TEXT- DANIEL 1:1-21; PROVERBS 15:22 INTRODUCTION- To have a fulfilled purpose for your life, one needs to be directed and counseled regularly because there are those who has gone before you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ's Message To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,236 views

    Christ's message to Ephesus as set forth in Revelation 2:1-7 teaches us that a church may be sound but loveless.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed