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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Severe Consequences Of Sinful Choices Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
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     | 15,501 views

    A sermon examining the consequences of sin.

    THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF SINFUL CHOICES Ruth 1:1-5 It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of Affairs

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,516 views

    in the test we will see four truths about carrying a rebuilder's burden

    A. Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Politically they were looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Honey Or "Sweetness In Bitter Times”

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019
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    You and I know that honey is perhaps the sweetest thing that nature can produce; and a rock is one of the hardest things in nature. So, here we have sweetness coming out of hardness. This is one of God’s promises, and you should claim it for yourself.

    LOOKING FOR THE HONEY “Sweetness in Bitter Times” Psalm 81:16 “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.” Most travelers who have visited Palestine in summer have had their attention directed to the abundance of honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Is Enough, Enough?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2018
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    when do we stop accumulating 'things' and follow Jesus admonition to the rich ruler?

    Mark 10:17-31 Our Father, we thank you for your Word and for the eternal truths that guide us day by day. We thank you most of all for the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the sureness of his presence. Teach us how to turn unto you so that your thoughts may be our thoughts, and your ways our ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    O, How Shall I Receive You?

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 6, 2018
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    Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of our heavenly King. How do we receive him in our Christian community and in our personal lives? Are the gates wide open, or does he need to knock at our door, locked from the inside?

    [Sermon preached on 3 December 2017, First Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] This past week, Finland had the honor of welcoming three royal visitors: Prince William of the United Kingdom, Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Prince Constantijn of my own home country, the Netherlands. The media ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    56. The Holy Spirit - Builder Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
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     | 7,395 views

    The Holy Spirit is building a temple constructed of God's people, “living stone” by “living stone” to be God’s dwelling place.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 56 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - BUILDER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    66. Instructions In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 2,528 views

    “Instructions in holiness” are a means to aid God’s people to develop the holiness that reflects their heavenly Father.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 66 - INSTRUCTIONS IN HOLINESS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    89. The Love Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018
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     | 6,033 views

    It is the love of the Father that has initiated this whole process of creating a holy people within whom He can come and dwell

    89. IN GOD'S IMAGE - THE LOVE OF THE FATHER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2018
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     | 23,562 views

    Who do You Say Jesus Is? this Is a very Personal Question. The question Is not who you think Jesus is, or what the world tells you who Jesus is, but rather who is He to you. Only God can reveal the true Jesus to you. Has He been revealed to you?

    Jesus asked a very deep question in today’s reading. He asked: “Who do you say that I am? That question is more relevant today than it ever was before. For many people, they see Jesus as a “Get out of Hell Free card.” They know all about Jesus, they know the Sunday School answers, they have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Product Of God's Love-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 27, 2018
     | 3,530 views

    5 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

    The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-V—Ephesians 2:1-10 Attention: God offers THE cure for all man’s ills by means of His(God’s) salvation! Need: God’s people wrestle with life & death on a daily basis. But what is the result of such occasion? What happens in our hearts when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,074 views

    See Ezra's prayer of confession. We acknowledge God's righteousness, submit to His judgement and agree with God concerning His view of sin. We trust in God's forgiving grace.

    Ezra 8 – Return to Jerusalem (from Babylon). Ezra returned with 4000 to 5000 people. Initially there weren’t any Levites among them and Ezra made an extra effort to gather them • He knew that he would need the Levites if he is going to teach the Law of God to the people. Ezra managed to get 258 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Mother Seeks A Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 13, 2018
     | 2,796 views

    Seeking a Savior

    SEEKING A SAVIOR - A Mother Seeks a Savior December 23, 2018 Matthew 1:16-17 (p. 675) Introduction: 14 generations from Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Seen "His Star?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2018
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     | 9,425 views

    Since Jesus is called “the Star out of Jacob” (Numbers 24:17) and the “Morning Star” (2 Pet. 1:19), it doesn’t seem surprising that Jesus' birth would be heralded by a new Star. For truly, a Star had been born!

    HAVE YOU SEEN “HIS STAR?” Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when Emily, a young lady about 20 years old, walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Cross In The Tree

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 24, 2018
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    Is it ok for Christians to have a Christmas tree? To find out the answer to this question please read this sermon.

    Matthew 27:50-51a, Colossians 3:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 PDF, Word format available plus live sermon at the above website. Is it ok for believers to have a Christmas tree? With all its pretty lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments and presents doesn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - We Must Not Forget!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018
     | 5,172 views

    Christmas! More than at any other time of the year we open our hearts, our lives, even our wallets, & give freely & generously of ourselves. No wonder our memories are so precious!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 Listen to these words from the Gospel of Luke, chap. 2, beginning with vs. 8. (Luke 28-18, 20) And there were shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ