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  • Paul Shafit avatar

    A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 3,175 views

    Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

    We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Bradley avatar

    What In Hell Do You Want

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010
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     | 20,546 views

    This sermon gives a description of Hell and why it should be avoided at all costs.

    WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT? Luke 16: 19-24 Intro: People have got a serious misconception of Hell. Though they believe it to be a place that’s hot, they also believe it to be a place where they will spend the rest of their existence living in any way they desire. After all, they’re dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Midnight Matters

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 14, 2011
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     | 11,802 views

    What is your reaction when it is darker than it has ever been in your life? It reall does matter. God wants you to respond in a way that your ordeal can minister to the lives of others.

    Midnight Matters Acts 16:25-30 Midnight is the darkest hour. It is the end of a day. It is a turning point. I. Tested in the Will of God Paul and Silas receive the Macedonian call (16:9,10) and go to Europe with the gospel. They baptized Lydia and things were starting out good. In short ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Walking In The Light, Or Stumbling?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010
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     | 5,540 views

    We choose darkness, but could choose light in our morality and our language. To choose darkness is to injure ourselves and others.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 25, 1987 For a number of years I have made it a habit to get up at five o’clock; yes, that’s five in the morning. I’ve made it my habit as a part of my set of personal disciplines, because I find that I can get at a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Warm Fuzzies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010
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     | 4,214 views

    Done on the Sunday when all members were asked to bring sweaters to support a Southern Baptist missions project for North Korea. As preacher I wore a couple of sweaters and took them off to illustrate points. We are to do more than mouth encouragement.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 The classroom teacher talks herself blue in the face, teaching the mysteries of algebra to reluctant junior highs, who are silently saying to themselves, "Why do I need to know this stuff? I never met an algebra and I hope I never do." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Light Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018
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     | 7,867 views

    Those who are filled with darkness see only darkness around, and can’t even see the light. Those who are full of light see goodness even in the darkest times and dimmest caverns of the earth and the souls of men.

    After these things I saw, and Look, a door opened in heaven, and the voice like a trumpet that first heard speaking with me, saying, “Come up here!, and I will show you what will happen after these things.” Immediately I was in Spirit; and Look A throne was placed in heaven, and on the throne one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021
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     | 5,552 views

    We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

    Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (18 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,160 views

    Have you ever thought about what God goes through to win a soul that is hungry for the truth?

    While we may not think about it, the Scripture reveals God did some marvelous things in the lives of some Bible characters, as He sent them out to win souls to Christ. In this text we see just one example: I. THE DEDICATION Look at verses 1-3, “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Move Into The Light

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023
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     | 1,486 views

    Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

    Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Living As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
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     | 3,264 views

    Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In the Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power of Christ in our lives.

    Title: Living as Children of Light Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In these verses, Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Eye Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2022
     | 3,972 views

    Jesus has just noted that the eye is the body's lamp. A healthy eye perceives light and transmits that information to the body. In a poetic sense, a functioning eye floods the body with light. Light allows a person to see and operate in the world according to what is true.

    The Eye (22) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, (23) But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus has just commanded His listeners to stop stockpiling treasure on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2016
     | 2,954 views

    A study of the book of Job 18: 1 – 21

    Job 18: 1 – 21 Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. 3 Why are we counted as beasts, and regarded as stupid in your sight? 4 You who tear yourself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016
     | 5,753 views

    To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST made me light of this world and a city full of light.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the Light of the world? Yes. JESUS is the Original Light but He made me one because He will go with the FATHER. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Archie Norman avatar

    The Second Crossing Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 2, 2015
     | 4,011 views

    7 Constant Reminders

    The Second Crossing Joshua 1:10-11 1. Egypt - a place of darkness 2. Red Sea - a place of deliverance 3. Wilderness - a place of defeat 4. Jordan - a place of death 5. Canaan - a place of dependence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Are So Many Uninterested In The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,704 views

    Paul tells us the world is blind to the gospel. What is the key to help them see?

    - Earlier, use this for the Children’s Sermon. Have a box with one side open and that open side up against the wall. Let the kids guess what might be in the box. Then have helper pick up the box and hold it front of their face, causing a light to shine on their face from the flashlight in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist