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  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009
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    This is another sermon in a long series I am doign in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IN A LIFE SHARED Pt.2 Sunday February 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:6-8 Intro. A. In last weeks message we focused much of our attention on the ministry that Paul shared with the Philippian church. How he rejoiced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009
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     | 3,255 views

    Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

    How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009
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    The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

    Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saved From What?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 3,550 views

    Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!

    -We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    One Is Bad - One Is Good

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009
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     | 4,070 views

    A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

    I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do You Know What Today Is?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is the day that the Lord has made, God designed today for you. To know today’s purpose we must know JOY and REJOICING must be part of today. BE GLAD!

    DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KJV 1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Message 1 Thes. 5:16 Be cheerful no matter what; NLT 1 Thes. 5:16 Always be joyful. NIV Thes. 5:16 Be joyful always; Let me ask you a question? Is wisdom wisdom if you never use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jeremiah Plants A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 12,990 views

    Pentecost 23(B) - Jeremiah plants a message of hope. I. Only God can grow this hope. II. Only God’s hope can grow this joy.

    JEREMIAH PLANTS A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Outline) October 19,2008 - PENTECOST 23 - Jeremiah 31:7-9 INTRO: God called Jeremiah as his prophet for his people. Jeremiah served during the reigns of the last kings of Judah. You may recall that the kings of Judah were very bad kings. These kings were more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is The God You Worship A Happy God?

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 4,590 views

    Rejoice in God (as He does in you)

    Is the God you worship a happy God? “Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you…” Psalm 43:4 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    To Live: Grace & Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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     | 4,837 views

    Paul, reminds us that in order to really live, we must have grace and peace. how do we get grace and peace? Become a slave of Jesus Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 1:1,2 TITLE: To Live have Grace & Peace SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Grace & Peace OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, PROP.: Paul reminds the Philippian church how to live…and live with JOY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! It is really, really good to back home and to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Live: Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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     | 6,960 views

    Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

    TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

    Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Four Hallelujah's Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,295 views

    All appears to be lost. Just when it seems certain that there is no hope the Righteous King of the universe breaks through the clouds and reverses everything the antichrist and the Beast had inflicted on this earth.

    Revelation 19:1-6 Purpose: To highlight the joy that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to examine their hearts to make sure they belong to Christ. INTRODUCTION: As Chapter 18 of Revelation closes, the kingdom of the Antichrist and the Beast has destroyed peace and prosperity on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Celebration! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,011 views

    What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

    What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Tew avatar

    How To Stand For Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Tew on Dec 29, 2007
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     | 6,086 views

    A look into Esther’s decision to stand even though her situation was not so good.

    Esther 4: 13-17 13. Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Failure To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,588 views

    This is the final of 9 sermons on Standing in the Storms.

    Standing In the Storm #9 (Final) This is the ninth study about the Survival of Storms. We have seen principals of power to help us be solid, stable, steadfast, and sure in everything that comes our way. We need to understand that even as Christians we have problems, it has been taught by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God