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  • Lee Black avatar

    Is There A Place Called Hell?

    Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,398 views

    Using scriptures to prove there is a real place called Hell.

    Mt.10:28 Is There A Place Called Hell? Intro:A servey was once taken of 7,441 clergy concerning their belief about hell. 58% of Methodist, 60% of Episcopalians, 54% of Presbyterians, 35% of American Baptists believed that hell is not a location after death for the lost, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nurturing Christian Ideals—part-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. But what atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

    NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part-I—Revelation 2:12-17 Animating Proper Ideals Need: Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Optimism In The Face Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    A reflection on 9/11/01

    Optimism In The Face of Tragedy 10/30/01 “We all face tragedy. What’s more, we’ve all received the symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We don’t like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,067 views

    The Sheep, the Shepherd and the Sheep Pen

    John 10:1-16 Key verse is 11: I am the Good Shephard. In the Parable we find three themes 1. The sheep 2. The Good shepherd and 3. The Sheep Pen 1. The Sheep We are the sheep. We see this is the parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15, 17 Read Luke 15. 17 Look at the reaction of the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Satan's Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 612 ratings
     | 39,946 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

    Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of Days

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW

    Job 32:7 The Voice of Days In the discussion between Job and his three friends, Elihu was present, but though by far the wisest man, he remained quiet. Oftentimes, a still tongue manifests a wise head. In our text, Elihu gives his reason for refraining from speech. He felt inclined to deliver his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 16,396 views

    JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You're Valuable In The Here And Now

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    A sermon about God uses all ages of people to accomplish his purposes.

    The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. NIV Introduction: Grandma and Grandpa illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Proverbs wise truths of life from a father to his son Purpose Statement: It is important that we recognize the value of... I) Youth to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark 9

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    mark 9

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Sin

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    To show how dangerous sin is

    JAMES 1:12-16 "THE PRICE OF SIN" INTRO: No one realizes the high price of sin until they have to pay for it. I want us today to look at vs.15 and really grasp the meaning! When man sins, he will pay for it. God is long-suffering, but there comes a time when God says, "That’s enough, you must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

    Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Bear Family- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Pless on May 29, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    We need to be a part of the Bear Family.

    The Bear Family John 15:8 (KJV) 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Introduction You Have heard of the Three Bears Story: The Papa Bear, The Mamma Bear, and The Baby Bear. 2182. The Bible "Bear" Family A little girl was sent by her sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having A Pit Bull Mentality Pt. 2

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    This sermon reassures the believer that we have our salvation because Jesus the Christ refused to come down from that old rugged cross because of His Pit Bull Mentality.

    Introduction: Pit bulls are some of the most vicious dogs that an owner can purchase. They are known by society for holding on relentlessly to their victim until dead. Once they grab hold, they are determined not to let go. They are focused with a made up mind not to release their prey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Where Is Your Confidence?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    Today’s world tells you to have self-confidence so what is wrong with that? Find out!

    Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing Here’s what the world is trying to get you to believe. And some of us are buying into it. · Confidence builds life. · You can have whatever you want with self-confidence. You’ll go just as far in life as your self-confidence will allow. To a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist