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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Saved From Hell

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    Many pastors do not want to preach on HELL fearing they’ll not appear relevant. It’s pressure from the culture to not speak anything negative. Apparently we have begun to deny hell. There’s an assumption that everybody’s going to make it to heaven somehow

    Opening illustration: Video of ‘HELL’ from center of the earth. Introduction: Many pastors do shy away from the topic of everlasting damnation. "It’s out of fear they’ll not appear relevant. It’s pressure from the culture to not speak anything negative. I believe we’ve begun to deny hell. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Others Can’t Do It, But God Can!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,369 views

    The more you seek His word and what He has promised you, the more you will be blessed! Tune out the negative and focus on Gods positive word in and over your life and hold on, because He will exceed every expectation you place before Him,

    Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Sweet And Sour Encouragement

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2016
     | 8,073 views

    Two weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. It sounds strange but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at how encouragement can be sweet or sour.

    SWEET AND SOUR ENCOURAGEMENT A couple of weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. I know it may sound like an oxy-moron but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at that so we won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • IFEOLUWA OLATUNJI IDOWU avatar

    You Can Choose How To End

    Contributed by Ifeoluwa Olatunji Idowu on Nov 9, 2015
     | 4,694 views

    God does not really about the bad and negatives things things you have done in the past He's concerned about your end. so you can choose how to end. the only sad note is no one no knows the end except God. see everyday as the end

    Judges 16:28 -30 Then Samson prayed, "Sovereign LORD, please remember me; please, God, give me my strength just this one time more, so that with this one blow I can get even with the Philistines for putting out my two eyes." So Samson took hold of the two middle columns holding up the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Christians Have Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,936 views

    In fact, growing numbers of people are saying that worry and stress related to coronavirus have negatively impacted their mental health. Regardless of where you think you are going or how you are feeling, James has a word for all those who find themselves in the midst of great trials.

    In this short book of James, 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem address the subject of Christianity from a very practical view. He does not try to debate philosophy and teach doctrinal theology. He simply states in chapter one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Do Everything Without Grumbling Or Arguing Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,101 views

    Life is far from easy. When a believer goes through negative circumstances is it ok to share with others how hard your life has become? While seeking comfort from another believer is not a sin when does talking about the dark valleys become a sin?

    Doing Everything without Grumbling or Arguing Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is there a right and wrong way to respond to the difficult times of life? The Bible has many warnings that our lives as Christians will be far from easy. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    The Bible And Emotional Problems: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,053 views

    Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. Because of sin, we experience negative feelings that, if left unmanaged, can bother us, disturb our daily activities, and eventually destroy our lives

    Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. And each of those aspects affects all the other ones. For example, if a person is hungry, they may be unhappy and therefore sensitive. That is the physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love That Conquered A Hardened Heart

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2021
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     | 2,680 views

    The absentee prodigal father had a son who was becoming a prodigal son. ... the lack of a stable father figure in his life was having a negative impact on G (George Foreman... withheld and told later in the Paul Harvey style). It was G’s mother who held the family together.

    LOVE THAT CONQUERED A HARDENED HEART Text: I John 5:1 -6 1 John 5:1-6  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Reaching The Right Goals Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2025
     | 288 views

    Was there a time you made a goal that resulted in the opposite of what you wanted? What if you knew the truths about focused living that would help you recognize and rid yourself of negative distractions. Get ready to learn from Paul’s examples of pursuing Godly goals!

    Reaching the Right Goals Philippians 3:12-16 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Sabotage Self Vs Until You Bless Me...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2020
     | 5,093 views

    Often our words, attitudes and thinking patterns sabotage God's plan. We must wrestle not in the flesh and blood. We must wrestle until our change comes. Jacob's life seemed sabotaged until he had an encounter with God. Come let us seek God's presence.

    SABOTAGE SELF VS UNTIL YOU BLESS ME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SABOTAGE: the act of destroying or damaging something deliberately so it will not work correctly, destruction, obstruction, hinder, hamper or hurt. THIS IS WAR… WE ARE IN A HOT AND HEAVY BATTLE… OUR ATTITUDES AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Come To The Fountain, Finding Contentment.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    Leaders who didn’t really know the Lord were setting idolatrous pattern for others (Hosea 4:6) Two evils, first, Israel abandoned the Lord, their only source of spiritual sustenance. Secondly, Israel turned to idolatrous objects of trust. Jeremiah com

    Come To the Fountain, Finding Contentment. Jeremiah 2:11-13NASB Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. 
He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Apollos' Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,418 views

    To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Your Relationship With God Is A Marriage Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,385 views

    This morning I want to focus on the unseen marriage in the minutes to come. It’s not until you see the marriage above that you’ll understand what marriages below are to look like. Because when see the marriage above, we’ll see the pattern and the design of marriage.

    We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 6): Do Not Limit God In The Power Of Your Imagination – I Am Not A Grasshopper

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 7,911 views

    We must learn to dream big for God for “As A Man Thinks In His Heart, So Is He” (Pro. 23:7). John Milton said: “The Mind in its own place can make a heaven or hell.” A godly vision requires risk-taking & must be intentional in glorifying God. Too often we see ourselves as nothing...

    DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 6): DO NOT LIMIT GOD IN THE POWER OF YOUR IMAGINATION – I AM NOT A GRASSHOPPER 1. Numbers 13 1 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I have given to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Barriers To Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 414 views

    Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

    Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God