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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

    How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

    25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,799 views

    One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

    INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    This sermon attempts to give an answer to this often asked question. We need to learn a few things about God’s will in order to understand why things happen. We must also remember that God can make good come out of the bad. Is there really any good peo

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE We know by reading ( Rev. 20:1-10) that God will ultimately destroy satan and his host . As Christians we look forward to that day with hope, many other people reject God and the gospel because of the fact that evil is still in the world. They might say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Uses Weak People (Acts - Part 31) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    Five Key Practices to turn by biggest weakness into my greatest strength

    God uses Weak people Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 31 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 17, 2003 Acts 18:23-28 FIVE KEY PRACTICES TO TURN MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS INTO MY GREATEST STRENGTH: 1. Am I Growing in Knowledge of God¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

    People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    We all want to ask God questions and one question many people want to ask is how a loving God could send people to Hell for all eternity.

    “Why Does A Loving God Send People to Hell?” Introduction: There are a lot of people who have questions that they want to ask God. One of the questions that many people want to ask God is, “how a loving God could send people to Hell?” We know that one of the characteristics that is used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Few Things People Need To Know About Love

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    Love is all we need the love God gives.

    A FEW THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE 1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 13:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About People Who Have Never Heard?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012
     | 2,743 views

    Attempts to answer the querstion of what happens to people who have never heard the Gospel, and how a just God can judge them.

    WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD 3 12 - John 3:1-17 This past week, I had the opportunity to talk to a man about salvation, and the importance of the Gospel, and a number of other things relating to the Bible. In the course of our conversation, he asked me a question that has often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About People Who Have Never Heard?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
     | 2,358 views

    Answers a question asked, "What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?"

    WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD 3 12 - John 3:1-17 This past week, I had the opportunity to talk to a man about salvation, and the importance of the Gospel, and a number of other things relating to the Bible. In the course of our conversation, he asked me a question that has often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    How Can A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    Reconciling a loving God with an awful hell is not easy for many people. In this sermon I try to resolve this dilemma.

    Introduction: A. A church was looking for a new preacher. 1. They asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon. 2. Both candidates were assigned the same topic – the topic was “Hell.” 3. Both candidates preached and did an excellent job, but one was hired and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Webster avatar

    Jesus Doesn't Send People To Hell But Neglect Will

    Contributed by James Webster on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,680 views

    This is a short sermon or can be used as a devotional

    January 30, 2013 Looking at the parable Jesus gave in Matthew 25:1:13, concerning the 10 virgins that were called to a wedding, I have been thinking about the 5 foolish virgins that were not ready when the call came to go. It was not what they did that excluded them from being ready; it was what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do People Find When They Come To Viewmont?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
     | 2,711 views

    What do people find when they come to our church? They should find a connection with God, an understanding of the significance of life, and Community with others.

    WHAT DO PEOPLE FIND WHEN THEY COME TO VBC October 28, 2012 Jay Robison PS 16:1-11 HEB 10:19-25 If the department of transportation is to be believed and They ought to know, each week over 150K pass by VBC Knowing that must ask ourselves few Qs who are they? What are needs? How are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing Grace: God's Favor Imitated By His People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
     | 7,766 views

    We are sharing the grace of God when we are imitating the God of grace. So, the question is, How did Christ display grace to us? There is no greater display of the grace of God than the Cross of Christ.

    Purpose: To describe who Christ's real followers are. Aim: I want the listener to imitate Christ's willingness to give His life. INTRODUCTION: The grace of God is so complete and full that we could never exhaust all there is to know about it. In an attempt to learn more about God's grace as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible