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  • Erik Estep avatar

    How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven.

    Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,137 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

    “How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Surrender Brings Peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    Once we possess the peace of God, how do we maintain the peace?

    Philippians 4:4-8 “Surrender Brings Peace” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA While driving around town, one thing I enjoy doing, is reading church marques or signs. Some of them may seem silly, some I may not be able to apply to my life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Did I Get Into This Mess? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,175 views

    Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?

    OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship How Much Does It Cost

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 19,651 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship: How Much Does It Cost 11/5/95 Luke 14:25-35 Psalm 91 John 6:60-71 Everybody loves a winner. This year the Cleveland Indians drew crowds as never before. People everywhere were singing their praises and wanting to be identified with them. Why were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Much Do I Care? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,414 views

    No one cares how much I know until they know how much I care

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Do I Care? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,928 views

    No one cares how much I know until they know how much I care

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water And God’s Favor

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on May 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,014 views

    Looking at God's Blessings in the form of the resent rains, and how that reflect on our call for revival!

    Introduction: Genesis 1:2 (NIV) 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. As I approached the Throne Room seeking inspiration for the message God would have me share with you tonight he gave me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 799 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

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    The Writing Is On The Wall

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,419 views

    Pride and blasphemy mean to continue in sin, and to do as one pleases, leaving God out of certain areas of our lives.

    The Writing on the Wall Mar 18, 2012 Dan 5 Intro: There is a fairly common English idiom, you’ve probably heard: the writing is on the wall. It is a portent of doom or misfortune (Wikipedia) – something bad is going to happen; you should be able to see it coming because the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding A Mate– God's Way! Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    I’d like to encourage God’s people to find the answer on ’how to find a mate’ from the Bible rather than our culture.

    A. Bad date when... Hey guys, you know you are on a bad date when.... 1. She whispers to the waiter, “Please kill me!” 2. You catch her giving her phone number to the guy cleaning your windshield. 3. She keeps calling you, “Bachelor number two”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Know If You Have Itching Ears

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Oct 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,944 views

    When your ear itches then you're going to listen to something, but it will not be sound doctrine. When we judge the word of God given by His preachers & teachers based on our belief rather than judging our belief by the scriptures they bring we're deaf.

    2 Timothy 4:1-4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come ...read more

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    Peace

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2013
     | 9,178 views

    “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14.

    Theme: Peace Text: Is. 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke. 2:1-14 Christmas day is a time to focus on the birth of Christ and the love and generosity of God as we exchange gifts with joy and thanksgiving. If the angels could rejoice singing “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hidden Life (Risen In Christ)

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,934 views

    When you come to Christ there is a change and you become more Christlike and desire to please God rather than self.

    The Hidden Life (Risen in Christ) Colossians 3:1-8 Good Morning everyone, Glad that you have chosen to join us in the study of God’s Word- Please turn to Colossians 3 and as you are turning, please bow your head for prayer. Prayer- Apostle Paul writing to the church in Colossae- (Modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Kingdom Of God: The First Priority

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,389 views

    This Sunday in our Kingdom of God series we’ll be looking at what Jesus said about how God’s Kingdom should not only be our priority, but how nothing should come before it, hence, it should be our first priority.

    The Kingdom of God “The First Priority” Matthew 6:33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGRLTR-i0d8 We are continuing in our series on the Kingdom of God this morning in the message entitled, The First Priority.” The reason for this series is that we have all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare