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  • Timmy Gibson avatar

    God Loves Gays

    Contributed by Timmy Gibson on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    Homosexuality is one of the hottest topics in the evangelical community today!

    MEMORY VERSE: John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” QUOTE: Billy Graham was asked what he would do if he had a son who was gay and he said, “I would love him all the more”. We see clearly in our memory verse for today how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christmas Story? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,473 views

    Sin is bad because it takes so much more than it gives - God is great because he takes only what is needed and gives more than we could ever ask or imagine

    SERMON NOTES: AN X-RATED SERMON The Setup (Gen 38: 1 – 11) - Why do we have genealogies in the Bible? - Judah & his three sons: Er, Onan, Shelah - What was Onan’s sin? Act I: The Price (Gen 38:12 – 20) - Price vs. Cost - Signet ring = your driver’s license Act II: The Cost (Gen 38:21 – 26) - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Father's Responsibility"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,109 views

    A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher.

    A Father’s Responsibility On the lighter side of life: “Dad’s Duck Tape” from Bluefish TV Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Thanks Dad” Thesis: A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Righteous Rain Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,778 views

    Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

    You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Father Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 34,632 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to move people to love God by showing the amazing love of the Prodigal Father.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entrusted With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    It is required of a steward that they be found worthy...how does this apply to us having been entrusted with the gospel?

    Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/02/stewardship-entrusted-with-gospel.htm Bible verses 1 Cor 4:1-5; 2 Cor 5:9 6:4; Ro 1:15-17;1 Peter 3:15-16; 1Th 2:4; Col 1:25; 1 tim 1:11-12; Luke 12:48 Now that we have been entrusted with the gospel what should we do? LOVE IT! LIVE IT! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How Can I Be Encouraged In The Day Of Troubles

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,570 views

    Many things will discourage you in this life. When you see the world growing in power and wickedness, it will discourage you. When it seems that nothing is the same as before, it has the potential to discourage you. You would think that because of the wic

    Text: Isaiah 41:10-13 (KJV) 10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    1) The Disciple’s Confession (Mark 8:27-33) and 2) The Disciple’s Lifestyle (Mark 8:34-38)

    The merchant vessel, the Sun Sea slowly made its way south along the outer edge of Vancouver Island on Thursday night. It’s a small freighter packed with almost 500 smuggled migrants who had crossed the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of Canada. Whether it is by covert border crossings, human ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    That Sinking Feeling Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2011
     | 7,251 views

    Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

    In his article, "Ten Years Later", R.C. Sproul said: "A full decade has passed since America suffered the tragedy of 9/11. Ten years ago, I repeatedly heard the question raised: “Where was God in all of this? Where was God on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Private Enemy

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 116 ratings
     | 85,221 views

    The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household wickedness. When the prodigal son talked to himself, then he began to make progress.

    Beloved, as you read this week’s message which is entitled “The private enemy,” believe the Lord for outstanding breakthroughs. The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,602 views

    What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

    “Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    In His Father's Footsteps

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 6,957 views

    We’re learning how to stand – how to stand firm. Today we will take up the shield of faith.

    “The Shield of Faith” OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about the shield of faith – one more piece to the full armor that God has given to each of each to enable us to do what? – to stand. More than that – we are to stand firm. We’re learning how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,343 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Enjoy Him As Jehovah-Jireh Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,975 views

    The Lord is as much involved in our lives in practical ways on this earth as He is involved in our spiritual hearts as it pertains to eternity.

    Turn your Bibles to Genesis 22:13-14 Title: Enjoy Him As Jehovah-jireh Theme: Grasping His Provision in Everyday Life Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Genesis 22:13-14, “Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational