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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Danger Of Staying On The Outside Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 25, 2013
     | 11,298 views

    The danger of staying on the outside is actually extremely dangerous because it really is staying outside of the will of God. And anytime you are outside the will of God you are in a very dangerous place and position.

    Introduction Chapter 15 is one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible; it includes several powerful parables, which deals with the lost—to include the parable of the Lost Sheep: which represents the lost sinner out in the world, the parable of the Lost Coin, which represents the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word To The Wise On Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 38,278 views

    God calls us to live righteous lives. But Romans tells us that no one is righteous. So, God wants to me to be righteous. I want to be righteous... but no one is righteous so I can’t be righteous. How can that possibly make sense?

    OPEN: Back in 1929, Chicago had a problem. In fact, the tentacles of that problem infested much of the nation around Chicago. The problem had a name. And that name was Al Capone. Capone was a criminal. A wicked man who literally ran the city of Chicago. He owned most of the politicians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Better Place Than Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 30, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,751 views

    Many Christians are more anxious to go to heaven than to remain here and work. Heaven is wonderful, but the Bible reveals why the Earth is still the focus of heaven's attention, and why most heavenly saints still probably wish they were down here!

    A BETTER PLACE THAN HEAVEN 1 Jn. 2:28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom and Matt were best of friends, they played football once a week for 50 years. 2. When they were getting older, they had an argument about whether people play football in heaven. So they agreed that whoever died first would let ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3 Questions

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 9, 2014
     | 5,016 views

    3 questions that Jesus asked

    “Three Questions” January 12, 2014 Matthew 16:13-20 “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some says John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Identifying Emmanual Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 10, 2014
     | 4,910 views

    How can we know for sure that Jesus really is EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US – the One the Father sent to be the Savior of the world? One of the major evidences to support Christ’s claim to be the Messiah, are the great Messianic pophecies of the Old Testament.

    INDENTIFYING EMMANUEL Christmas Eve 2012 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik A new movie will be released on Christmas Day 2012; it is entitled Les Miserables, a French term meaning: the miserable ones or the wretched ones. The movie is based on a French novel by Victor Hugo which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Book “the Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Series

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,489 views

    From the book “The Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Chapter 2 – THE SELF LIFE (words in italics added)

    From the book “The Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Chapter 2 – THE SELF LIFE (words in italics added) Matt. 16: 24. (Jesus) If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. In the 13th verse we read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn Out The Lights, The Parties Over Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 16, 2014
     | 5,130 views

    Jesus returns from Bethany to Jerusalem to Curse the Tree, Cleanse the Temple and Convey the Truth. He rallies His enemies in His last week of His earthly ministry!

    Countdown to Calvary The Final Week of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry Mark 11:12-26 (NKJV) 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,269 views

    Jesus identifies with us in our human condition to accept, forgive, and heal us. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    You have probably heard it before. It is a saying commonly attributed to Marie Antoinette, the Austrian princess who became queen of France after marrying Louis the Sixteenth. Legend says that when she was informed that her subjects, the French peasants, were starving because they had no bread, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Third Person Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 16, 2014
     | 5,164 views

    A sermon on the Holy Spirit's work in the world.

    "The Third Person" Pt 2 John 16:7-8 John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving Light Through Your Conscience

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 2, 2013
     | 3,337 views

    You can receive a word from the Lord through the inner witness of the HOly Spirit

    # #December 1, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 89:15; Acts 24:16 Subject: Receiving Light Title: Receiving Light Through the Conscience Psalm 89:15, Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Last week we talked about various ways that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Justified Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 79 ratings
     | 41,381 views

    Paul defines how we are justified. 1- Justified through faith 2- Justified at the right time 3- Justified by His blood

    NTRO.- ILL.- A new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him "What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?" The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, "A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street." Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,755 views

    This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is In Your House

    Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,106 views

    LIFE is about learning. From childhood until the day you die, you must keep learning. God created us so we can learn and understand who He is, what He wants, etc. There is a blessing in your house. Do you know? Discover it today...

    As a child my parents helped me to learn how to speak and they taught me how to be a nice person and how to do everything in my life. For example, if I wanted to touch this piece of paper and mum/dad says no, I knew if I touched it another time I will be in trouble. 2 kings 4:1 – 7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Romans: Theme Verses I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,361 views

    EXPLORATION OF THE THEM OF THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

    Romans Theme Verses – Romans 1:16-17 16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holy Heroes: Captain America Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,500 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Captain America Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/10/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church