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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

    THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Really Care? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 25,497 views

    This message speaks to the question of "What does it take" to REALLY care.

    DO YOU REALLY CARE? Romans 9:1-5 * The 1960’s were a tumultuous time in America. Riots, Rebellion and Race Relations were the issues which this country faced. In this midst of this time, teenagers became disenchanted with the institutional church as they felt the church was both hypocritical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,819 views

    Who are you? What is your identity? What does that mean for how you live?

    Who Am I? July 26, 2009 1 Pet 1:1-2 Intro: I’d like you to close your eyes for a moment so you can concentrate on this question: way down deep inside you, the place where few if any other people really see, deep in your soul, who are you? What is your identity? Some of you don’t like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Pure Or Polluted Refreshment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,751 views

    Don't let God's best for you be wasted on the illusion of greener pastures somewhere else. Instead, rejoice with your spouse as you give yourselves first to God, then to each other.

    PROVERBS 5: 15-20 PURE OR POLLUTED REFRESHMENT This eye opening chapter deals with a delicate subject daringly and with great directness. The way of wisdom is superbly illustrated by contrasting the false (7-14) with the true. These positive teachings concerning marriage relationship are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    I Press On Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 10,670 views

    EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

    I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Anybody Can Talk The Talk…

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,054 views

    What work the devil cannot do from without, he seeks to do from within through synthetic saints.

    A fellow went shopping for his wife's birthday. He happened to pass by a pawn shop. As he passed by the window, he couldn't believe his eyes. Beautiful name-brand watches were selling for a fraction of their retail cost. With his wife's birthday in his mind's eye, he entered and made his selection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Filled Life Part Two

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 views

    This sermon examines the second set of the fruit of the Spirit:patience, kindness and goodness.

    THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART II GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION Those who study health habits tell us that fruit is a very important part of our diet. They are important mainly for the vitamins and minerals they contain. The acids they contain also help the digestive process. Fruits can be eaten in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    A Word From God's Sentinel Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,010 views

    God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

    A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    House Rules (4 Of 4, Stewardship)

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 17, 2008
     | 3,135 views

    Our giving to God should not be a mindless impulsive response to him. The lesson here teaches that our giving should be systematic, deliberate, intentional, and carefully though through. Not only that, but it should be proportionate to the income we recei

    Today – conclude the series on Stewardship. * First sermon – God owns everything we have. God gave us the responsibility to manage his resources. * Second sermon – Stewardship of time * Third sermon – Stewardship of talents (gifts) * Today – Stewardship of treasures (money) Don’t leave! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Devil, You Can't Have My Marriage!

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    Our marriages are under attack. It’s time to take a stand for our marriages!

    “Devil, You Can’t Have My Marriage!” Ephesians 5: 25-33 INTRO: 1. There are certain things in our life that will never change, nor improve until we take a stand. a. There are certain things in life that will never be secure until we take a stand. b. It’s time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Dreaded Cross

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

    “The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Free To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit In Your Life

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 73,701 views

    God has given to us His Spirit to make Him personal to each of us, to give us power to live this life, and has also given us gifts to communicate His power to the world.

    The Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life 11-26-2006 I think that too often we live beneath how God wants us to live, we don’t really do all that God wants us to do, and God doesn’t accomplish all that he truly wants to accomplish in our lives and with our lives. This results from us not truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Wealthy Christian

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    Discover the tremendous wealth we have from God and how to tap into that wealth.

    I was talking with Shiqiu on the phone this week. She mentioned that at the first Mandarin Fellowship meeting, people introduced themselves and made various comments about Christianity. One person, not yet a Christian, noted he had researched possible causes for why certain nations remained poor ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Passover Meal

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 25, 2015
     | 24,387 views

    The Passover Meal enriched the Israelites both spiritually and physically. If there are spiritual blessings you need from God, if there are also material and physical blessings you need from God, the Communion Table is the best place to go.

    You are about to partake of a meal that will change your life. In Exodus 12, the Lord gave the Israelites instructions on the preparation and eating of the Passover meal. After that meal, their story changed. Today as you partake of the Passover Meal; the Holy Communion, your story will change in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal