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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    "Whatever Happened To Hell?”

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    Whatever happened to hell? Is an evangelistic message on the serious doctrine of hell, what ever happened to it?

    Luke 16:19-31. “What ever happened to Hell?”# • Set off a smoke alarm using test button. The sound you just heard is unpleasant. It is loud, it is annoying, and you probably rather not hear it. Nevertheless, this noise can actually save your life. • Listening and acting on this little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    When To Weed Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    the parable of the weeds teaches us: don’t worry, God will sort it out. Evil can grow for awhile, but it will not prevail. Stand strong, be faithful, and we will see the Kingdom of God.

    When to Weed: Your Kingdom Come Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: This morning we are going to look at another parable of the Kingdom of God, found in Matt. 13. And since it is an agricultural parable, I thought you might enjoy the following fictitious conversation between God and St. Francis, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God This Is The Way I Want It Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    We often have preconceived ideas as to how God is going to do something for us. We have certain ways we want to see it happen, but God may have a different idea.

    May, 2007 "God, This is the Way I Want It" II Kings 5:8-15 "But Naaman was wroth, and went away and said, Behold, I thought he will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper." II Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Praise The Lord For Your Healing Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    Why praise is important to our healing.

    May 10, 2007 "Praise the Lord for your Healing" Psalm 33:1-22 "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely (fitting) for the upright." Psalm 33:1 INTRODUCTION: The part that praise plays in receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,885 views

    self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas Sees Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    In our journey to see Jesus, the way His disciples saw Him after the resurrection, I want to tell you a story of someone who missed out. At least at first…

    Thomas Sees Jesus: Series – Seeing Jesus John 20:24-29 Apr 29, 2007 Intro: Have you ever felt like you really missed out? Like others around you got to experience something that you didn’t? Every year we have an annual “pastor’s and spouses” conference in November. In Banff. At the Banff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed To Transform Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    Jesus still looks out at His disciples – you and I – and sends. He gives us gifts, gives us resources, and gives us opportunities to lead people one step closer to Him.

    How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed to Transform Luke 10:1-20 Feb 4, 2007 Intro: Several months ago, when considering whether I should be a part of the short-term missions team to Bolivia, I said to Pastor Sue, “I’m kind of worried that if I go, my heart might get so broken by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Two Streams Converge Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,844 views

    The collision of the charismatic and evangelical, and a call to deep love.

    Two Streams Converge: Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Luke 4:1-14 January 29, 2006 Intro: Gasoline and a spark. Car keys and a 16yr old. Vinegar and baking soda. Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. Sometimes, when you put two things together, the end result can either be messy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Social Justice Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,030 views

    Jesus as a social revolutionary.

    The Social Justice Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 19, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? Over the past 6 weeks, we have looked at the Evangelical stream, which calls us to know God through His Word. We have looked at the Charismatic stream, which calls us to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Giving Your All – David's Mighty Men Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,200 views

    These “mighty men” joyfully chose to put a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration – their love for their king came ahead of their safety, their comfort, their ease. Their gift was not an inconvenience, it was not grudgingly provided, it

    Giving Your All – David’s Mighty Men: Stories of God’s People 2 Samuel 23:8-17 June 11, 2006 Intro: A small church was having a reunion. A former member who attended the celebration had become a millionaire. When he testified about how God had blessed him over the years, he related an incident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Being The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,447 views

    The first sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church That You and God Have Always Wanted.’

    (1) Yesterday, mom and I attended a second cousin’s wedding in Lafayette. During the ceremony they took communion but did so without the help of the pastor. As they did so I was reminded of a wedding that I performed here a couple of years ago. The couple asked for communion as part of the ceremony ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

    *#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Happens When

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

    Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,480 views

    Christmas teaches us that ordinary people can attain extraordinary blessing in their lives!

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 1: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing” Luke 1:26-38 Welcome: Read excerpt by Jackie McCullough as excerpted in The Incarnation: An Anthology, pp. 47-48. Introduction: Are you looking for glad tidings this Christmas season? Do you come to God in search of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ