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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Sin Entered In-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 7, 2010
     | 2,269 views

    2 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documents the original appearance of sin. What is significant about the entrance of sin? 21 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

    WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-II—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of God.”.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great White Throne Judgment Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,900 views

    Satan has persuaded mankind for centuries that there is no future punishment, no final accounting before God. That lie is now fully exposed.

    Tom Lowe 12/9/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # V: VISIONS OF THE FUTURE AND BEYOND (20:1-22:5) Lesson: V.C: THE FINAL JUDGMENT (20:11-15) Scripture (Rev. 20:11-15, KJV) 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer To Disgrace Evil Gates

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 198,367 views

    Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies

    Your reading this message will spell a great disaster in the camp of your enemies. It is going to be a chaotic time for the enemies and l want you to exhibit holy anger in your spirit as you read attentively. Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017
     | 13,109 views

    The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

    Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demolishing Old Mindsets And Putting On The New

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,752 views

    If we are too focused on what has happened before and expecting the same thing to happen, we will miss the new God has for us. We might have a pre-conceived idea of how God works, but really, God works in mysterious ways. His ways are not our ways. We hav

    God has been speaking to me lately about old mindsets. How we view things in life from religion, to practical living, can and will affect our destiny. The choices we make today will affect our tomorrow. God is doing new things in all areas of life. I see it! He is bringing in change into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Generational Blessing Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,512 views

    We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing.

    Generational Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing November 21, 2010 Summary – We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing. God sees something valuable in young and old. (Younger have natural openness and strength. Older have life-giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reset How You See Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 142 views

    The sermon urges believers to intentionally reflect Christ’s love and integrity in daily life, impacting neighbors and community through genuine kindness, hospitality, and consistent witness.

    Some mornings the alarm sounds like yesterday. The coffee is lukewarm, the to‑do list looks familiar, and your soul whispers, “I could use a reset.” Not a reset that erases your story, but one that refreshes your heart, your outlook, your habits. A reset that clears the fog and brings your ...read more

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    Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 143 views

    Jesus sees beyond our past and reputation, calls us by name, and brings transforming grace and salvation personally into our lives.

    Some of us walked in today wearing an invisible name tag. It doesn’t say “Hello, my name is…” as much as it says “Hello, my past is…” or “Hello, my reputation is….” Labels linger. Nicknames stick. Stories spread. And sometimes we start to believe them more than we believe the voice of God. We ...read more

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    Come Home

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    The idea for this series comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. It is part of a series leading up to Easter.

    Come Home! Luke 15:11-24 In a small town in 19th Century, England there was a Christmas day tradition. There would be a village party and all the children would receive gifts. Bright smiles, children playing happily, very joyful event, as they would gather around the tree in the center of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,835 views

    Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (1 of 3) June 22, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Clara Null asked her granddaughter how she liked her first trip to the circus. The little girl said, "Oh, Granny! If you ever went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Witness To Skeptics

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    Most of us do not witness because we are afraid of being hurt by skeptical people. Jesus gives us a great example of a blind man who overcame his fears and shared the truth of Christ’s love with the power of his personal testimony.

    How to Witness to Skeptics (John 9:1-41) Most of us do not witness because we are afraid of being hurt by skeptical people. Jesus gives us a great example of a blind man who overcame his fears and shared the truth of Christ’s love with the power of his personal testimony. Illustration:I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 21,825 views

    What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

    Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Part Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    Here at Crane Eater our mission statement is Love, Prayer and Grace. I thank God that our mission statement isn’t just a statement, but it’s the biggest reason good things are happening here! Simply put, “Prayer means you are talking to the creator.

    Being a Part of a Praying Church Text: Acts 12:1-17 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Need A Hero!

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
     | 2,497 views

    Sermon exhorts us to give the battle of sin to Christ.

    Needing a Hero 1Sam 17:1 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Costly Gift

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    God gave us the most costly gift for Christ through His son Jesus.

    God’s Costly Gift Selected Passages December 12, 2004 Advent Message 3 Introduction One Christmas many years ago I had seen a new toy that was the first of its kind. It was something so special that it had quickly become the hottest item at Christmas. It was an Atari game system and I wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God