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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Lord Is Building His Church And The Gates Of Hell Will Not Overcome It

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THEREFORE THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT OVERCOME IT

    THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL BUILD HIS CHURCH AND PROTECT IT FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY 2. THE LORD IS WITH US LIKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,688 views

    After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

    If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It's Time To Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,617 views

    This was a turning point message for the church I’ve been Pastoring for 6 months. It’s time to move on with God.

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY, BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY • PLACES HOWEVER DO NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Road Of Great Expectations

    Contributed by Christopher Enix on May 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,130 views

    A sermon about the 2 travelers on the Road to Emmaus and how God met them and exceeded their greatest expectation after Easter.

    The Road of Great Expectations Luke 24: 13-35 Delivered: March 30, 2008. Youth Sunday-First Baptist Lake City What is it about life that makes it worth living? What is it about the promise of a new day after the heartache of a bad day? What is it about the wanting and passionate desire to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,631 views

    Fourth in the Revelation series focusing on the church at Smyrna-- the Suffering Church

    REVIEW I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) A. The Message to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7 The passionless church 1. Characteristic The one who guards the leadership in each church as He walks among them. 2. Commendation Jesus commended their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lessons From Paul

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,185 views

    It was because Paul had such an obsession with Jesus that the message of Jesus Christ went forth through him to evangelize the world. Paul was a powerful preacher and he has many lessons to teach us through what he wrote.

    4-6-04 Title: Lessons from Paul Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power ...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: The subject of today’s lesson is one of the most well-known people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Atheist’s Psalm

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,528 views

    In this psalm atheism is traced back to its source in the human soul. The psalm reveals that atheism is not a mental problem, but a moral problem. It is not that a person cannot believe in God, but that he won’t believe in God.

    8-16-04 Title: The Atheist’s Psalm Text: “…The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1) Bible Reading: Psalm 14:1-7 1 “… The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

    “Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Man On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
     | 7,539 views

    The Great Commission ought to drive us like it drove Saul.

    A Man On A Mission Text: Acts 9:20-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: You gotta love a man on a mission. LeBron James is currently a man on a mission. Since returning to the Cavaliers last summer he has recruited players, caused previously selfish players to accept a role with a team and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fortified Bronze Wall

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,652 views

    To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

    I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    We Need Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,065 views

    We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

    We Need Jesus! John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 27, 2013 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. And even if you were the biggest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Encourager For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,106 views

    Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

    Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Wedding At Cana

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
     | 12,345 views

    We’re going to look at why it’s better to abstain from alcoholic beverages, then at Jewish wedding customs in N.T. times, and lastly at 5 foreshadowings of Christ’s first miracle at this wedding.

    THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Consider The Cross Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,311 views

    A sermon remembering the greatest sacrifice of all time.

    Consider The Cross I Peter 2:21-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ 14 Years ago this Friday our country changed forever. For those of us who lived through the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 our lives changed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist