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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The True Islam

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    An exploration of the true nature of Islam by looking at what is actually taught within the Scriptures of Islam - the Quoran. Islam is a dangerous religion both in what it teaches as its doctrines and in the activities it promotes towards non-Muslims.

    On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 nineteen men affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners in the New York region. Two of the airliners were flown into the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007
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    DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

    THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Decisions Decisions

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 8, 2007
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    In life there are many decisions we are going to have to make. Some of the best decisions are the hardest to make. Especially the descision to give up our old life and accepting a new life in Jesus.

    Decisions decisions Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it. Life is full of choices. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Dare To Be Different

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007
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    Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

    DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Lord Is It I

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
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    This sermon will explore the evidence of salvation.

    Introduction: Matthew 26:21 Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Christ had just given a prophecy concerning His betrayal. One of His disciples would betray Him, so the question was asked: "Lord is it I?" With this thought in mind, I would ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Determined By Your Fruit

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    Are You being fruitful for the Kingdom

    Determined by Your Fruit Matthew 7:16-21 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit; neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Find A Life Worth Living!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
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    God wants to give you a life worth living! And you can have it.

    Find a Life Worth Living! Matthew 7:13-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 27, 2007 *So, how’s your life going? A few years ago, author Ravi Zacharias saw a bumper sticker that read: "I got out of bed for this?" (1) *Maybe that’s the way you have been feeling lately, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Build Your Life On The Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2007
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    Pentecost 2(A) - Build your faith on the firm foundation as you hear Jesus’ words -- not man’s words and do God’s will -- not yours.

    BUILD YOUR LIFE ON THE FIRM FOUNDATION (Outline) June 10, 2007 - PENTECOST 2 - Matthew 7:21-29 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Today’s text reminds us not to be overtaken by the signs of the times. All around, as it is constantly reported, there seems to be only ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Convenience Or Conviction?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
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    I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.”

    Today I am going to start with a question. It is a question that will make us do some soul searching. I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Hughes avatar

    Fill The Gap

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 7,442 views

    A message on prayer based on the the phrase "Fill the Gap" and the Lord’s Prayer, Matt 7:9-13

    “Fill the GAP” Alan Hughes July 15. 2007 Introduction: I often find that I am missing things in my life. 1. Relationships – My son, my daughters, my grandchildren, and even my wife. They get broken either by death, neglect, or misunderstandings, 2. Finances – just not enough money to cover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: A Loving God Could Not Send Anyone To Hell Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    Many have been led to destruction believing the lie that a loving God would not send anyone to hell. This sermon counters the lie.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells A LOVING GOD WOULD NOT SEND ANYONE TO HELL Matthew 7:7-14 Without a doubt the most unpopular of all Christian beliefs is the doctrine of hell. "There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ’s moral character, and that is he believed in hell. I do not myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

    The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Guilty, Or Not Guilty

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,316 views

    This message builds off the qustion: "If being a Christian was against the law, and you were charged for being one, would there be enough evidence to convict you?" 4 points discussing possible types of evidence are used.

    For Powerpoint, send a blank e-mail to: notguilty@aweber.com -------------------------------------------- Guilty, or Not Guilty Text: Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] Likewise every good tree bears ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul George avatar

    What You See May Not Be The Truth

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
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     | 4,604 views

    Because of our tendency to pass quick and critical judgment on others, our Lord has chosen to address this issue. Chapter 7 verses 1-12 addresses an issue plaguing the religion of Jesus’ day and of ours, that of misdirected effort.

    What You See May Not Be The Truth Matthew 7:1-12 A while back, I read the very distressing account of an incident in the life of a young bachelor. He worked in an office where every year the boss gave each employee a turkey as a bonus for the holiday season. Of course, the bachelor could never ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul George avatar

    The Wide Gate Or The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 44,811 views

    Many people today believe that God’s kingdom is governed on the same basis as our nation, democracy, if this was true then the right way to heaven would be that of the majority. Although the nation Israel knew nothing of democracy as we have it, they, t

    The Wide Gate or the Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-27 The Lord Jesus Christ, in this great Sermon on the Mount, has distinguished His kingdom from that of contemporary Judaism, while identifying it with that spoken of in the Old Testament. As He concludes this sermon, we come to the bottom line, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness