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  • John Hamby avatar

    Is It Ever Too Late To Repent Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 31,517 views

    # 11 in a series on Hebrews. Ask and answers four important questions; Can a Christians Really Know they are saved? How is it possible for anyone to come so close and not be saved? How can anyone crucify Christ again? and Is it possible to truly Be a Chri

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 11 “Is It Ever To Late To Repent?” Hebrews 6:4-8 In our last study the author of Hebrews had told the church that many of their number were “dull of hearing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
     | 6,382 views

    Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Sermon Is Hot Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope.

    Title: “When the Sermon is Hot” Text: Psalms 39:3 Focus: “…then spake I with my tongue…” When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope. No one is exempt from having to deal with issues in life. I really don’t have a definition for issues, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    24: The Garden Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

    24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,371 views

    Part 12:Sermon on the Mount Series - The importance of prayer, and spending time with the Father.

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Sermon on the Mount – Prayer Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Rowing The Growing Machine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
     | 2,841 views

    A six part series on building better church body

    BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 5 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwse noted scripture is NIV unless noted ROWING THE GROWING MACHINE I hope that you have enjoyed this series of sermons as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Building a Better Body is the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Will Show You How To Escape From Your Temptations

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    How to avoid temptation and recover from temptation

    God will show you how to escape from your temptations. Wow! What an incredible insight by Paul. Not only will He never give us more than we can bear, He will show us the way out of those situations and conditions in life that we use to separate ourselves from the love of God. How many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Standing In The Need Of Prayer

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
     | 10,450 views

    We know how to make intercessions for others. But is it alright to pray for my needs as well.

    Standing in the Need of Prayer Matthew 7:1-7 I. Pastor – parrot A. all would say, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” 1. Pastor tried to teach parrot to say other things but to no avail B. Pastor learned that a Deacon had a parrot 1. Deacon’s parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,302 views

    Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

    Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Better Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,112 views

    If you truly want to become a better person, don’t depend on the law; depend on Christ, your powerful and perfect High Priest.

    In his recent book Soul Keeping, John Ortberg talks about being with friends at an open-air street fair when they spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating the bull said, “Watching it isn't nearly as fun as riding.” So John told the bull operator that he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

    Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 28,969 views

    Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote.

    Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote. Jesus masterfully communicated truth in a creative way so that His listens would understand and remember His teaching. For example, Jesus used many objects as analogies to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Get Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    Everyone's life is filled with troubles, either from within or from without.

    Everyone's life is filled with troubles, either from within or from without. One man became so troubled that he decided to end his life. Just as he was about to throw himself over a cliff he heard a man call out to him, "Please Sir. Before you throw yourself off that cliff can I please have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational