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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    The Justice Of God In Condedmning Sinners Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 5, 2012
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     | 4,811 views

    in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins.

    Today, we find another FIRST in Genesis. Here in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins. Sodom Represents the Justice of God in Punishing the Wicked The sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014
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    Loving God when life is easy is no challenge. Loving God when life is horrible - that's a challenge that God equips us for.

    Sermon for Outdoor Service – “Loving God When Life is Hard” – August 24, 2014 No matter where we were to find ourselves at any one moment on this planet, we would discover that we have a great many things in common with every other human there. We all need to eat, sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
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    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon

    Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Psalm 95:1-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 Thanksgiving Sunday November 20, 2005 When the island of Cyprus was under British control, one of the governors exchanged telegrams with his father at the height of one of their political crises. The governor was asking advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,793 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,139 views

    This sermon is about four steps to build endurance: 1. Recognize the SOURCE. 2. Refuse to RETALIATE. 3. Respond POSITIVELY. 4. Rest in Gods PROTECTION.

    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture know as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word Blessed. The word blessed in this section of scripture could also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Take A Stand! Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 17, 2008
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    As Christians, we need to take a stand for God. It’s not always easy. During GOOD TIMES – When things are going right - We get complacent. During BAD TIMES – When everything seems to be going wrong – We get discouraged … blame God … look to ourselves for

    Opening illustration: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people. Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alive, But Still In Danger

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 33,500 views

    This sermon confronts the fact that although Christians are alive through Christ, they are still endangered to the prince of this world.

    Alive, But Still In Danger A sermon presented by Rev. Tommy L. Davis, Pastor, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama Text: John 12:9-11 9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Testing Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
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    The trial and testing of the faithful

    Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Tribulation And The Time Of Jacob's Trouble

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
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     | 4,625 views

    The unfolding of the Jews persecution/testing/trials/purifying and the Day of the Lord

    Daniel 12-The Great Vision Continues-The End of the Age Unfolded I. The Last Half of the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 12:1-3) A. The Archangel Michael Stands Still (v.1 a) B. The Unparalleled Great Tribulation (v.1 b) C. The Deliverance of Daniel’s People (Rapture/Resurrection) (v.1c, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
     | 5,886 views

    Message one about dealing with understanding what is to come if the end times come in our lifetime.

    Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 1) Matthew 24:9-14 March 15, 2009 Me: I’ve never been a person who seeks out hard times or rough situations. I’ve had a lot of them, but it’s been those times where I’ve felt God’s presence and His strengthening to help me move on and do what I needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dying For The Cause

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,288 views

    The name Smyrna comes from the word for myrrh…which is known for releasing its wonderfully delightful fragrance…when crushed! This suffering church is symbolic of the 10 Great Persecutions from the 1st-3rd C. Link inc. to text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Dying For the Cause of Christ Rev. 2:8-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DyingForCause.html Many years ago, when communism still held the Soviet Union in its iron clench, a little group of Christians met behind closed doors in the underground. This was a secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

    Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeem Your Suffering

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

    FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Pursued

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

    Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist