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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:36-43 - Hell, God’s Waste Management Centre - Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    It is a sickly, acrid, repulsive stench that makes you curl your face into an involuntary grimace and hold your nose. In the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem, refuse is burned continually day and night. Jesus uses it as a picture of Hell.

    Matthew 13:36-43 - HELL, GOD’S WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - Part 11 I watch as hell is washed inland with the momentum of an earthquake behind it, a wave of burning cars, buildings and debri. And in its wake the devastation of thousands lost. Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear explosion. In the Valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seize The Moment Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 19, 2017
     | 20,287 views

    If we fail to seize our God-given moment, we can lose opportunities to be successful, opportunities to witness, and opportunities for salvation.

    Seize the Moment YOLO Part 3 Luke 9:59-62 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? The Bible is very clear on this. We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023
     | 4,490 views

    Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

    Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caring Matters- Ripples

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 23, 2021
     | 19,646 views

    Praying without caring is a waste of words. We must first care then we pray.

    Every Year over 2 million people die from AIDS There are over 246 million people with diabetes in the world today Over 3.5 children die from malnutrition annually Approximately 1 million people commits suicide each year. Every 40 seconds someone commits suicide. With these sorts of statistics there ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Moths And Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,483 views

    What we treasure on earth will ultimately waste away, our relationship with Christ will not.

    Moths and Money November 18, 2007 Matthew 6:19-34 A few years ago, there was a really popular evening game show. It was on television every night. It’s not as popular, but still on television. The host was Regis Philbin and it’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Every night we would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Against Destiny And Potential Wasters

    Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,345 views

    There are powers whose mission is to make sure peoples destiny and potential are wasted or render useless in life.

    There are powers whose mission is to make sure peoples destiny and potential are wasted or render useless in life. Your potential is your God giving abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. While your destiny is your hidden power believed to control what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Boat Lessons

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 20, 2017
     | 10,265 views

    The importance of opportunity.

    "Life Boat Lessons" Genesis 6:1-22, 7:1-17 Genesis 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Unwasted

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,345 views

    When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

    A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Cripple.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Those who take the opportunity to pray and take it seriously, will have opportunities to serve.

    The cripple. Acts 3. 10/22/03 The first miracle of healing recorded of the early church in the book of Acts took place when Peter and John had an encounter with a cripple at the temple in Jerusalem. At the 9th hour, Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray. Those who take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010
     | 6,910 views

    Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

    The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Takes You The Long Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 231 views

    The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

    WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Three Years To Bear Fruit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015
     | 5,780 views

    To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) 5:16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Colossians 4:

    I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Richard Norman avatar

    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 12,199 views

    We can ask ourselves questions like, “Why do I exist.” With that questioning nature, we must ask at times, “why does the Church Exist?” It is not enough just to say “to glorify God.” While this is true, there is so much more to the question; “What is

    The Foundation 1 Cor. 3:10-15 Part 2 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH During this past week I have either handed to you or e-mailed you a list of questions. If some how I was not able to get one to you there are copies here to take home. (If you are listening to this message on the web site, you can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tim White avatar

    A Test For Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,675 views

    The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

    A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 53,109 views

    There are five important principles for us to learn from the Parable of the Wedding Feast.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST Text: Matthew 22:1 – 14 Have you ever received an invitation to a party or celebration? The first invitation that I remember receiving was for a birthday party when I was in the seventh grade. Over the years, I have been invited to graduations, weddings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist