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  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    "How Is Your Heart?"

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    The Bible places a great value on what kind of heart you have. What is your heart like today?

    Introduction: The Bible places a great value on what kind of heart you have. What is your heart like today? There are many different kinds of hearts present in this room! We will look at four kinds of hearts: a sinnful heart, a trusting heart, a tender heart, and a surrendered heart. I. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Hell It's Real And It's Not Funny” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,667 views

    # 4 in a series on Eternity - What awaits after death. Hell is a real place of Misery, Memory and Mourning.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 4 “Hell It’s Real and It’s Not Funny” Luke 16:19-31 We return again today to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two men in death. Death is never a very pleasant subject and perhaps it is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death, The Passing Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    When we experience death of someone close it can affect us not only physically, but spiritually. It is good to know that God's word is a comfort to us in those hard times.

    I. At Death, Our Feelings are Affected Like no Other Time. 1. A time when our feelings turn to our memories. a. Memories as husband/wife b. Memories as a father/mother c. Memories as a friend 2. A time when our feelings will find a void or an empty place. a. Take your feelings to Christ b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Fulfillment Of Hanukkah

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,717 views

    In the middle of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), where the people remembered the Most Holy Place being reconsecrated, Jesus says He is consecrated and set apart by the Father just like the Most Holy Place and just like the Temple.

    Intro It is now winter. The fall harvest complete, the skies are now a darker hue, and the festivals are over. The Israelites have kept God’s ordained festivals and now the long, cold wet winter descends until the spring festivals begin. We can easily lose our focus on God during this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Flight Into Egypt

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    After our exile in the dark places of Egypt we are summoned to return to the place we came from, chastened and up-built by the experience which we have been through, and equipped for whatever may lay ahead.

    THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. Matthew 2:13-15; Matthew 2:19-23. We have already established that Joseph Ben-David was a dreamer (Matthew 1:20). Although his angelic visitations took place in dreams, in visions of the night (Job 20:8), they were not nebulous apparitions. A real, tangible, substantial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You An Altar Builder?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    The altar was where people met with God in the O.T. It was a sacred place of sacrifice, of revelation & the supernatural, of fellowship & intercession. Have we lost this place of power? 7 Steps to build your own altar.

    ARE YOU AN ALTAR BUILDER? Gen. 13:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man traveling on a plane noticed the woman sitting next to him was wearing a dazzling diamond ring. “That’s a beautiful ring,” he remarked. 2. “Thank you. It’s the famous Vanderburg diamond,” she said. “But it also comes with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eschatology 5 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,389 views

    In the last sermon, we started dealing with the most dreadful time in the history of man - the seven years known as THE TRIBULATION PERIOD. This period of time will take place after the rapture of the church, and we are placed in our glorified bodies.

    Let’s take a minute to review what we talked about in the last sermon - I. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD We dealt with two things in the first sermon as to why God allows this time to take place on earth. A. TO PREPARE ISRAEL FOR THE MESSIAH They will be convinced that Christ is Who He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realms Of Peace (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,305 views

    The world is full of troubles and so much turmoil, but there is a place of peace in Christ. Once you've step into this place of peace, nothing else matters again in this World. This is a new series "PERFECT PEACE"

    Tonight as I study God's word, the Spirit began to guide me thru the scriptures on this subject "Perfect Peace". There are so many kinds of peace but what God gives is "PERFECT PEACE". Lets take a look at our text scripture: "“You will keep him in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Star & A Sceptre Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,865 views

    The much awaited Advent of Messiah had already took place in History but still the Jews look for HIM. Poor and Pathetic Jews. They missed the Mark and a became people searching Messiah in a Dark place. Behold the Messiah forever.

    Text: Numbers 24:15-19 Theme: Star & Scepter Greetings: My heartfelt Christmas wishes. God bless all of you with the Christ’s Peace and favour. May the Glory of God shine on and around you. It’s a time of white gifts to the Unknown for a good cause. The joy Advent of Christ is celebrated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Mantle Is Yours

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
     | 192 views

    God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

    Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Is Your Calling?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 14, 2022
     | 2,073 views

    The world places value on significance and achievements that are temporary. But GOD calls us to a higher standard that is Spiritual and Eternal.

    2022.11.13 SUNDAY SERMON NOTES: What is Our/Your Calling? William Akehurst, HSWC A former pastor of mine was quoted to say that one of the greatest callings on an individual's life, is being called as a “servant of GOD”. Another pastor friend added that the greatest thing is to be called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,469 views

    One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

    Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Us Barabbas!

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    Many in the Church, and everyone in the world still cry, "Give us Barabbas!" Christ has no place in their hearts.

    Give us Barabbas Sunday, August 08, 2010 By Pastor James May To any student of the Bible, the story that I have to tell you today is one that you have heard many times before. Though we continuously celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and we preach on the power of the cross of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

    Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

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    Holy Communion: Because I Am Said So Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2010
     | 6,863 views

    It is hard to understand how Jesus' body and blood is present with the bread and wine of Holy Communion but it shouldn't be difficult to believe - not when you consider who came up with Holy Communion...

    “Why do I have to sweep?” “Because I said so.” If little sister has spoken the “Because I said so,” you might as well be a train that’s about to run over and flatten a penny. There’s no chance you’re going to submit to her authority is there? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran