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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

    PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 2” A) When I say that we need more hate in our lives, I’m talking about hating the same things that God hates! * “But Preacher, I thought God is love, is He really capable of hating?” * According to the Bible, Yes He is! * I gave you four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemies Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    As the cross represents the supreme act and evidence of the love of God, even so our attitude toward it represents for us the greatest blessing or the greatest sin. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

    "They are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). "They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). Once more we stand facing the cross of Jesus Christ, that wondrous cross which is at once the measure of the love of heaven and the sin of man. For as the cross represents ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seven Signs Of A Cult

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    Don’t get sucked in. Know the truth and use the Sword!

    Colossians 2:8-2:8 1. A cult worships its leader… instead of or more than Jesus. 2. A cult quotes its leader… instead of or more than the Bible. 3. A cult only believes part of the Bible. 4. A cult uses other books for Divine truth. 5. A cult requires allegiance to the leader rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunrise Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,264 views

    The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one.

    Sunrise Tomorrow Malachi Sermon Series (11 of 12) Malachi 4.2-6 August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one. 1 Nations, kingdoms, systems will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Christ Had Not Risen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,806 views

    We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

    Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Richard Holland on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,798 views

    A story sermon for the Easter season comparing Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaiah to Our Father’s sacrifice of Jesus.

    THE SACRIFICE GENESIS 22:1-14 As you all know so well, this is Easter Sunday, the most important day of the year for Christians. Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. We celebrate because he defeated death not only for himself but as well for each of us who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount (2) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Jesus had a great regard for the OT. So should we, but Jesus is looking deeper than a superficial "keeping of rules". He is looking for the character of the man

    Story of competitors A few years ago, a Swiss Pharmaceutical Company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising, three candidates were selected for the final selection process. A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Justification Through The Gospel By The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    1) A believer’s experience of the Lord Jesus Christ, 2) of the Holy Spirit, and 3) of God the Father are incontrovertible evidence of having been graciously made acceptable to God through personal faith in the perfect, complete work of Christ.

    If you are a fan of classic TV, you will remember the show Bewitched. It was an American situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show stared Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York (1964–1969), Dick Sargent (1969–1972), Agnes Moorehead and David White. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    In this message we discover truths from the family tree of Seth.

    Genesis 5:1-32 December 1, 2002 A friend of mine loves genealogy. He has researched his family back through untold generations. For years he loved to tell us about his Scottish heritage. He had a tie with his clan’s tartan, he had memorized his clan’s motto and he knew all about the clan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,497 views

    A MESSAGE FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SEASON

    BE THANKFUL PSALM 79:13 I. HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING A. Puritans celebrated thanksgiving for the first time in 1621 with a group of Indians for freedom from the government run Church of England B. Since then it became a day to give thanks to God for his blessings C. Today Thanksgiving has lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Tips For Spiritual Sucess"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    Tips for success in the Christian life.

    Title: “Tips For Spiritual Success” Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction: Christians are assured of good success when they fill their hearts and minds with God’s Word and obey it, but because many of them have neglected this, they are less than successful in their spiritual lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024
     | 611 views

    Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

    Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Lawrence Guest avatar

    The Sin Of Silence

    Contributed by Lawrence Guest on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,349 views

    Christians must make our voices heard

    The Sin of Silence 60 seconds of silence!!!!!!! (Luke 19:40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. We as Christians have been silent for far to long. Our country was founded on godly principles. Our founding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Lieder avatar

    Road Signs Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,563 views

    Learn to Drive Series Week 5: Road Signs is an easy way for people to get a grasp on God’s warnings for our spiritual journey.

    Learn to Drive Series Week 5 Road Signs Tonight in our “Learn to Drive” series, I want to talk to you about road signs. Before you can start to drive on state roads, you must take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 2 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,217 views

    The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ