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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Warning--Danger Ahead

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    Through the prophet Amos, God tried to get people to recognize their sin and to change. He also told them that unless they would repent that God’s wrath would come down on them. Not only is his message applicable to Israel then, but it is pertinent to u

    WARNING–DANGER AHEAD Amos 1:1 INTRODUCTION: READ: Amos 1:1-2 I suppose that as long as there have been schools, someone has been accused of being the teacher’s pet. While I’m sure that most teachers try to give equal attention to their students, sometimes there is a closer bond with a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

    How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Complement To The Gospel

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    With the advent of the Gospel of Christ, the wrath of God took on special significance. The light of the Gospel of Christ brings new significance to the wrath of God. The Gospel of Christ confronts one with a Complementary....

    THE COMPLEMENT TO THE GOSPEL—Romans. 1:18-23 With the advent of the Gospel of Christ, the wrath of God took on special significance. The wrath of God takes on special significance in the light of the Gospel of Christ. The light of the Gospel of Christ brings new significance to the wrath of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

    Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    911: When Buildings Fall & Waters Rise - Storms - Tragedy - 9/11 - 9-11

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 623 ratings
     | 40,925 views

    In Case of Emergency--Have FAITH, not FEAR; PRAY, don’t PANIC; BELIEVE, don’t BLAME; RESPOND, don’t RUN. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    911: When Buildings Fall & Waters Rise Matthew 14:22-33 ----- Link at bottom... ----- We all know where we were and what we were doing 4 years ago today. We remember how we felt because to some degree we have felt that way ever since, and events like Katrina and anniversaries such as this one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up Against The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

    “Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Distinguished Man

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    The Prayer of Jabez

    Message 1. “The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Does A Work

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    A Message of encouragement & charge to a church at the church’s 5-year anniversary

    WHEN GOD DOES A WORK 5 Year Anniversary of River of Life Church - Read Luke 8:22-25 Jesus and His disciples climbed into a boat. He told the apostles, let’s head to the other side of the lake. After telling His disciples where to take the boat, Jesus laid down and went to sleep. He had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Only

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    Some of the saddest words heard when at a visitation or funeral. We already have enough how can we get rid of ones we have or hold down the number in the future.

    If only John 27-36 I have had a week filled with contemplation. I started thinking about the things I have wanted in Life. When I was a kid, I might say, If only I was older, I could watch Hogan’s Hero’s. It came on after 8PM. If only I had the right haircut or clothes, people would like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

    Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Prayer: Caring For Others Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,532 views

    Learn why to pray for others, who to pray for when praying for others and what to pray for when praying for others.

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We return to our message series on prayer. We looked at prayer as communion with God and caring for self. We saw that prayer is not so much getting God to love us or getting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Linda Hull avatar

    "The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

    Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

    Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    This message is a call to holiness and purity.

    “A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD” Eph. 5:1-14 INTRO – How do we live a G-rated life in an R-rated world? I’m not going to spend a great deal of time expounding all of the sick, depraved things that are going on in our world. Unless you’ve been living like an ostrich w/ your head stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,857 views

    A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

    All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    Acts Series: 25th Sermon--"Stand!" [The Courage of Our Witness]--Courage born of Compulsion, Consecration, and Compassion!

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 “Go” deals with the consistency of our witness “Stand” deals with the courage of our witness “Speak” deals with the communication of our witness There is something we are privileged to be able to do/commanded to do, which even the angels cannot do. v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist