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  • David Dykes avatar

    Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 24,201 views

    There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

    Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tuning In To The Spiritual Weather Channel Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,853 views

    Are you paying attention to the spiritual climate? If you aren’t right with God, don’t wait. God’s storm warning has been issued and you’d better prepare and get right with God.

    Tuning in to the Spiritual Weather Channel Luke 12:51-59 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I don’t watch much television as a rule–I read. I might catch an episode of “Star Trek: the Next Generation”, or watch Fox News. However, I do tune in the Weather Channel quite often. I’ve always been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Question Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 405 ratings
     | 117,073 views

    Many scholars believe this passage was based on a hymn that was sung by the early church. We all need to answer the question: Is Christ prominent in my life, or is He preeminent? He doesn’t just want a place in our lives, He demands first place.

    The Supreme Question of Life In Thursday’s Washington Post, an article appeared about a new church in the state of Maryland. I won’t reveal the name of the denomination that is behind this endeavor because I don’t want to publicly criticize it from the pulpit. You can look it up when this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On What Matters Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,604 views

    5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

    FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,855 views

    8 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus faced many difficult times in His ministry here on earth but probably none were more dark than the hour He was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet, in this experience we find that Jesus had

    HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Romans 12:12 Read at beginning of service: Romans 12:12 (NIV) 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. INTRODUCTION Matthew 26:46-56 (NIV) 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment To Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 33,461 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.

    Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    America Has Gone Too Far

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    In the face of America’s current trend to deny God where can we find comfort.

    America Has Gone Too Far! A nation of people that have no fear of God. Amos 7:1-13 Date: November 6, 1998 Intro: The elections of this past week have proven clearly that America has no fear of God. I rarely preach messages addressing current events or politics, but I feel compelled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,423 views

    the 8 woes of sin as displayed by the Pharisees in Jesus time. They profess to be the only guide in religion, but are blind to truth and practical Christianity. They strain at gnats and swallow camels.

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand respect as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Where Do We Go From Here?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

    "Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

    Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,370 views

    One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

    Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Sure About That?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    Make 3 decisions for the rich, full life Christ offers.

    Matthew 5:2-12 Are You Sure About That? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 8, 2004 Introduction This morning I have a fun exercise that I want you to help me with before we get started with the message. I know that some of you will feel kind of silly doing it, but try it anyway. I want us all to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Houston We Have A Problem

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Scaring the gates of hell with the WorldChanging power of Jesus Christ

    I’m so sick and tired of being in a position where I just go to church. I’m so ready to bust out and be a WorldChanger Christian. This chapter designated is to show Job how much bigger than everything God is. Tonight, God wants us to take a look at some of these characteristics that a World ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Lord, This Really Hurts

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    This sermon deals with the stress we face when unexpected losses come into our lives. Job is the chief character.

    Lord, This Really Hurts NLF 2/8/2004 Job 1:6-22 Matthew 11:25-30 Our Bible Study this week involves the stress of loss. Today’s message is entitled, “Lord this really hurts.” Have you ever had to say to the Lord, or to someone else, “now this really hurts?” We are all going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Great God, No A Great People

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,248 views

    This sermon was preached on Black History and deals with how God has used people of color throughout biblical history.

    A Great People, No A Great God 2/22/2004 NLF Exodus 12:37-42 Galatians 3:23-29 What do you do if you want to build a great team in professional sports? The first thing you do is try to find the best coach that is available. Then you begin to scout other teams to see who you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed