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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Would A Loving God? Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 5, 2012
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    Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? The short answer is, "No, He wouldn't, but we would."

    WOULD A LOVING GOD Terra Bella Presbyterian Church March 4, 2012 2 Peter 3:8-15 2 Pet. 2:4 Gen. 1:1, 26, 27 Isa. 1:17 Ezekiel 18:21-23 Ps 103 Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? I suppose I could make this a really short sermon and simply say, “No, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When We Ask God To Go Away Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2020
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    There are times when we instantly reject the message of God because it offends us and hurts us. We don't even want to consider it's true. But what happens when we ask God to go away?

    - Image: a broken mirror with most of the pieces missing. - Maybe do the image as a drawing on a piece of butcher paper, with four of the ten pieces colored in blue to look like a mirror. - Discuss how little of yourself you would know if you had such a limited mirror. We look at ourselves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel And God's Wrath Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2019
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    The gospel is the good news of Jesus that is the antidote of the bad news of God's wrath and judgment against sin. In Romans 1:18-32, Paul discusses why God's wrath is justified, and what happens to humanity when they reject God and God gives them up.

    A. The story is told of a street evangelist who was trying to get the attention of people passing by. 1. He spoke loudly, urging the people to flee from the wrath of God to come. 2. He roared, “I warn you, that there will be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth!” 3. An older woman passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demands Of A Religion

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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    The Invitation to this wedding banquet was an invitation extended by grace. It is a powerful picture showing that all who received the invite had it received it by grace. When grace is rejected, wrath will be given.

    The Demands of Religion Text: Matt. 22:1-14 Dorn Ridge June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Much is made of plurality in today’s society. 2.) The major concern about plurality for many seems to be its implied permission to participate in every kind of belief and practice. A.) The parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Heart For People

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 4, 2002
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    The deepest passion in God’s heart is restoring people’s relationship with Him

    God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
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    in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

    God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Respond To Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2022
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    1. We should never accuse Jesus of being sinful (vs. 9-10). 2. We should let Jesus teach us (vs. 11-12). 3. We should treasure what Jesus treasures (vs. 11-12). 4. We should trust Jesus to do what’s best for us (vs. 13-15).

    How Should We Respond to Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. By this time the Lord was in the second year of His earthly ministry, and this chapter shows us the vicious hatred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Light Shines Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 16, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding Jesus Revealed, Rejected, Reviled and Received.

    Journeying With John - It’s a Trip (JWJ-05) When the Light Shines John 1:9-13 This morning John is going to take us to a very deep place that has very profound implications. As a matter of fact, the way you respond in the next few minutes is an indication to me of what your experience of eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Untimely Death To Natural Men But Trust To Spiritual Men

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
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    To show that GOD destroys unbelievers who have rejected Him and prolongs the life of spiritual men who continues to trust Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence in yourself? No. Only on JESUS. Jeremiah 17:5-8 (Amplified Bible) Thus says the Lord: Cursed [with great evil] is the strong man who trusts in and relies on frail man, making weak [human] flesh his arm, and whose mind and heart turn aside from the Lord. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon: God’s Call To The Weary

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 2, 2024
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     | 1,729 views

    Rest is what weary people seek. Rest restores the vigor and strength necessary to carry on and enjoy life. To all who are weary and heavy-laden that come to Jesus, He promises I will give you rest.

    Sermon: God’s Call to The Weary Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 4

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2024
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    We continue to study Stephen's address to the Sanhedrin. This week we will zero in on the call of Moses at the bruning bush.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 4 Acts 7:30–35 NKJV “And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai. When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Or Barabbas? --And Your Verdict Is?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
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     | 6,327 views

    Is the church substituting the Biblical Jesus for a plastic Jesus of their own making?

    Jesus or Barabbas? –And Your Verdict is? Rev. Mark Barber ἐêñáýãáóáí ïὖí ðÜëéí ëÝãïíôåò· ìὴ ôïῦôïí ἀëëὰ ôὸí Âáñáââᾶí. ἦí äὲ ὁ Âáñáââᾶò ëῃóôÞò. And they again cried out: “Not this man, but Barabbas”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Phosphorus, The Christian Element Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
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     | 6,081 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world. But are we walking in that light

    Introduction This passage, like those of the last several weeks make reference to events which happened at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. In this feast, the people made temporary shelters to live in for a week called booths. The feast lasted a total of eight days. In it was remembered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lordship And Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023
     | 1,530 views

    This message continues a series on Lordship, looking at the thought of whether we accept Him as Lord.

    LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE LORDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE MATTHEW 16:13-23 (NIV) WHEN JESUS CAME TO THE REGION OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI, HE ASKED HIS DISCIPLES, "WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THE SON OF MAN IS?" 14 THEY REPLIED, "SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST; OTHERS SAY ELIJAH; AND STILL OTHERS, JEREMIAH OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Away From Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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    During Jesus' ministry, there were times that Scripture records people going away from Jesus. This sermons looks at why people go away from Jesus, and where they go when they leave him.

    ***GOING AWAY FROM JESUS*** John 6:67-68 Dorn Ridge September 9, 2012 (Much of this message is a remake of a sermon by the late Medford Conley) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Why do souls go away from Jesus? 2.) On one occasion when many of the disciples of Jesus had deserted Him, Jesus turned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ