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  • Scott Epperson avatar

    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Sermon deals with the realities of hell.

    Reality of Hell Text: Luke 16:19-31 Reading this verse of scripture and this story from eternity I would like tonight and feel very strongly too tell you of the Realities of Hell. Although the preaching of Hell is not a popular message and is very seldom preached among the church world, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Ellis Wedel on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,724 views

    Expository sermon explaining how we give God glory.

    Welcome to satellite churches. Illustration: Subject: Wedding Anniversary Roger was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. Patti was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Owner And His Managers

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    God is the owner of all things, we are his managers. Knowing this is not only a great comfort, but also a challenge.

    What do we mean when we say that we own something? We mean that it is in our possession; that we have bought and paid for it; that it is ours to keep and ours to do with as we please; we are the owners; it belongs to us. We know what it means to own something. Of course, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 71,869 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Build It

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,878 views

    This sermon is based on the theme of the movie: Field of Dreams.It was preached to encourage the church as we embarked on a building program

    INTRODUCTION: In 1989 the movie – The Field of Dreams – was released. It starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, an idealistic city boy and ex-hippie turned Iowa corn farmer. Standing in the middle of his corn field, Ray hears the ghostly voice of a dead baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slowing Life Down Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,758 views

    Second in a series dealing with Stress in your life from Psalm 23. This sermon deals with God’s antidote for Busyness.

    How to Deal With Busyness Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. Last week we looked at the problem of worry and found God’s Antidote for Worry. Today we are going to be looking at God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Your Best To God Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,609 views

    From Hebrews 11 as well Abel teaches us, Giving is a part of our relationship with God, Your giving gives you away, giving bears witness.

    With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many sources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: GIVING YOUR BEST TO GOD November 12, 2006 Jay Robison Gen 4:1-5 and Heb 11:4 What does being faithful to God look like? Need to ask regularly This week in Bible study read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life

    Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,837 views

    God is both pro-life and pro-choice.

    L I F E Sanctity of Life Sunday Psalms 139 I. Psalms 139 tells us that we were known by God before we were formed, and our forming came by the hand of God. - And that process began in the womb. - Today, our world is divided over this issue. – I believe that the issue that divides us is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Stress Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    Sermon Deals with Stress. Specifically geared to stress in Iraq.

    Stress Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews 29 January 2006 A couple of weeks ago, I had just finished doing PT and returned to my CHU when I heard loud rumble. This was not your normal blast. It was a long sustained rumble. After it was over, I heard people outside asking “What was that?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    Jesus ate and healed on the Sabbath, going against what the leaders taught. So what can or can’t a person do on the Sabbath. How to keep the spirit of the Sabbath while being Sunday Christians.

    Matthew 12:1-14 – Remember the Sabbath Today we are continuing to look at the life of Jesus, and we are reading from the passage where Jesus confronts the religious authorities about what to do and what not to do on the day of worship. Let’s read Matthew 12:1-14. Danny Dutton, age 8, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Fishing Hole Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Fourth in the Series

    Following Jesus to the Fishing Hole October 16, 2005 Luke 5:1-11 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Go Let God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,551 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the epiphany

    5th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "Let Go, Let God" 29 ¶ And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her. 31 And he came and took her by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Is Better Not To Rob God Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    This message is taken from author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.

    IT IS BETTER NOT TO ROB GOD Malachi 3:6-12 Introduction: The question is asked in Malachi chapter 3, "Will a man rob God?" I could understand a "yes" answer to this question if it was being asked to a lost man, but I cannot understand why a saved man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Left As A Rebel

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    This shows how devastating it can be when you choose to leave your parent’s authority.

    “HE LEFT AS A REBEL” Text: Luke 15:11-24. Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: The prodigal son was a rebel. It may not be that obvious as the story begins, but it still is so. Much could be said as to why he wanted to leave home. The younger son wanted to leave home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Love On The Roof

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

    Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist