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  • Ian Grant Spong avatar

    Bigotry About Hell Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Hell is a misunderstood subject. Myths, urban legends, prejudice and bigotry abound. Is there a balance?

    BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- HELL BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there a literal annihilation of the wicked, a literal eternal suffering in fire or a literal eternal banishment in outer darkness? In other words does God kill off the wicked in a Divine Auschwitz, put them in an eternal torture chamber or banish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,601 views

    Sorting out what matters in life

    Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Revelation Chapter 3:14-22 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,979 views

    A study of Revelation 3:14-22

    Revelation Chapter 3 Vs. 14-22: to the church in Laodicea Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Changing Church

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,560 views

    This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

    "Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The God Of Love And Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,380 views

    The God of Ezekiel is not only a God of justice, but of love.

    THE GOD OF LOVE There are so many people that believe that the God of the Old Testament (O.T.) is a different God than the God of the New Testament. They believe that the O.T. God is a God of wrath and anger that only wants to destroy and kill people. This belief shows that they have not opened up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian As A Catalyst In A Post-Modern World

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Mar 27, 2012
     | 7,886 views

    Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through work and participation in the community. You have all it takes to stand in the fast changing society and the world today as a catalyst.

    EPHESIANS 2:10; 1TIMOTHY 4 Introduction Introduce the sermon on Israel journey to the land of Canaan God intension and desires for them toward their neighboring villages. Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Under The Judgment Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 3,150 views

    Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

    UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hosea - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,426 views

    Who are the Minor Prophets and what can we learn from them? Hosea is the 1st in a list of prophets that we refer to as 'Minor Prophets' but their message is anything BUT minor!

    Hosea 1:1 [NLT] February 27, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study Hosea – An Introduction: A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (760-720 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Hebrew word for “Salvation” BACKGROUND If you want some really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Is

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 13, 2013
     | 7,228 views

    Truth is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:21.

    Truth is Intro: what causes unbelief? 1: Hypocrisy a) dissimulate b) to hide something by pretense c) to wear a mask like a stage player d) appear to be one thing and actually be something completely different Point: Christians who confess Jesus with their lips but deny him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,684 views

    A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

    INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
     | 4,380 views

    What and Where is Your Treasure

    Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going To Court With God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,833 views

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up

    Going to Court with God Micah 6:1-8 Intro Novelists and dramatists often use courtrooms scenes as material for their stories. Prosecutors and defenders try their cases before jurors and judge. Both call for witnesses. The audience gets caught up in the process. The tension builds until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Fruitful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr

    A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible