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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Hell Is A Real Place

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
     | 6,801 views

    Hell is a real place

    HELL IS A REAL PLACE Luke 16:19-31 2-23-08 Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, its not a subject we hear a lot about these days but never the less its as real a place as heaven. Today the word “hell” is used loosely by some people, today its one of the most used words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are His Hands

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,541 views

    • We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

    We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Will It Cost You

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,275 views

    Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

    What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Virgil's Race Is Won!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

    “Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,687 views

    Why are most of America’s churches filled with women and children? Where are all the men? Check out this sermon!

    Why Many Men Hate Going To Church Introduction 1. Today I am going to give all of you something to talk about around the dinner table for the next few weeks. I am going to challenge some of you to look at Jesus differently than you possibly have and my hope is that you get a better understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Difficulty In Witnessing

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    From this text, let’s consider how one man and his wife responded to the gospel and how this relates to people today. 1- Some are acquainted with the gospel 2- Some are willing to listen 3- Some are repelled when convicted

    INTRO.- What’s the most difficult physical thing you ever did in life? Ride an unbroken horse? Climb an enormous mountain? Run a marathon? Fight a bull? Or run with the bulls as they did on Monday, July 7th, in Spain when 13 people were injured? ILL.- The Spanish Red Cross said 13 people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold The Rope

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 38,739 views

    In this sermon you will learn to uphold other believers as they serve Jesus Christ.

    (In introducing this sermon give everyone a piece of rope.) State: a rope is such a common ordinary item. Yet, a rope can fulfill a worthy task. Today we are going to look at a passage where a rope played a significant role in an act of service. The text is found in Acts 9:25. “Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We Know And Recognize Our Loved Ones In Heaven?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,066 views

    It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and those of us that are saved are looking forward to be

    WILL WE KNOW AND RECOGNIZE OUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN? 4-4-09 MATT. 22:23-30 It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,347 views

    Communion Meditation for September 7, 2008

    (Slide 1)When you go on a trip what are the three things that you don’t leave home without? (Allow for feedback.) (Slide 1a) What are three things we physically cannot live without? (No not chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate!) Water, air, and food. (Slide 1b) What are three things we spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,239 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Half-Time Talk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 28,406 views

    The Disciples had experienced one or two Passover Meals with Jesus before this. Why did Jesus wait til this last one to refer to how it applied to Him?

    OPEN: There is a part of a basketball game that no spectator gets to see. No matter how important the ticket holder may be. No matter how much he’s paid for his seat. There is one event he will NOT be INVITED to observe. And yet this one event can change the entire course of a game. I’ve read of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Replacing Judas Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the third in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Replacing Judas” Acts 1:12-26 5.6.07 Curtis had for me a great remark this week; I had emailed the leaders and asked them for an opinion on today’s passage, and he emailed me back his, and then had something interesting to say about the disciples, something he’d been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

    The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    This is a message on growing to be like Jesus through being a part of a small, accountable discipleship group.

    Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough --Ephesians 4:7-13 Our Sunday evening small, disciple group ACTS, Academy for Christian Training and Service, small group is using Bishop Reuben P. Job and Dr. Norman Shawchuck�s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 6,120 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ