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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Answers To Life's Top Five Questions

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    Jesus gives answers to our top five questions in life.

    FIRST, Jesus answers the question, “What is my purpose in life?” (See verse 25) Business leader, Fred Smith, pointed out that the body makes blood in order to live, but the body does not live to make blood. We need to be careful that we do not confuse what we do to stay alive with why we were ...read more

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    Philadelphia's Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    Encouragement to walk through every "open door" of opportunity that God gives us for ministry.

    WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND WE TELL OURSELVES "I CAN NEVER CHANGE, THAT’S NOT MY STYLE" OR SAY "THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN," WE PRESUME TOO MUCH AND BELIEVE TOO LITTLE. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD RENDERS ALL OF OUR FINAL CONCLUSIONS PREMATURE AND ALL OF OUR TALK ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It’s Time To Tear Down The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,241 views

    The Sermon assures of victory over the forces of evil.

    In our text, Jesus used the terms gates and hell to refer to the powers of evil forces and the physical death. Jesus taught his followers that they were to confront the gates of hell. Christ spoke these words in Caesarea Phillippi, a pagan city that was filled with moral corruption. History ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have No King

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,127 views

    A sermon outlining the folly of forsaking God as King in one’s life.

    WHEN YOU HAVE NO KING 1 Samuel 8:4-10 TEXT: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rekindle The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,124 views

    If you don’t love Jesus as much as when you first met him that is a big problem. It is no small matter when a church loses it’s first love for Christ.

    As Pastor of a prominent Church in Boston, A. J. Gordon stood to address a packed crowd. Before he began to preach one of the deacon’s escorted a stranger in and seated him. There was something about the man that bothered Gordon. His penetrating eyes made it difficult to preach the sermon. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Godliness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Fueled With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    How to fuel up with prayer

    Title: “Be fueled with prayer.” Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Because Jesus presumed we would pray he naturally wants to help us get the most out of prayer. Illustration: The fastest way to waste your gas Driving at speeds over 55 miles an hour! Traveling at 55 mph gives you 21% better mileage when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Worry About Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,274 views

    Can you imagine a scene in the bird nest where Momma Bird asks Papa Bird, What’s wrong Papa why aren’t you sleeping? Papa bird says, “I’m worried.

    During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us not to worry, Matthew 6:25-34. In this passage three times Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious, not to worry. Worry is Futile Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan's Lies

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    This is a Sermon about two of Satan’s politically correct lies to keep us from spending eternity with the Father.

    September 25, 2005 Text John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. As I read the Editorial cartoon in yesterday’s paper I was reminded of a quote by Edmund Burke “All that is necessary for the triumph of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Woman Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

    A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sufficency Of Christ (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    The 7th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    The Sufficiency of Christ – Part 1 Colossians 2:8-10 8See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Song

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    Song of Songs shows us how mature, enduring love is expressed. Love is blessed, consecrated when we see God as our greatest Lover, Who gives us a capacity for life-changing love.

    “Love Song” -Song of Songs 2:1-7 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (I assure you, this will be a “G-Rated” sermon) You don’t hear too many messages on the Song of Solomon, and most people don’t know what to make of this earthy, poetic book. To add to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Called To Holiness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,988 views

    Are you living up to the life God gives you? You’re endeared and endowed; now what?

    In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to spend the rest of his life as a contemplative (i.e., monk). "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, "do you understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017
     | 8,785 views

    Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

    What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

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    Denomination: Other