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  • Cris Willis avatar

    Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Problems Look Big And God Looks Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    Some people handle these problems really well. They have a sense of joy and confidence no matter what the trial might be. And other people live in a constant state of stress and anxiety. What’s the difference? Well, for some people, their problems loo

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    The fourth of a series of six messages concerning sexual sin. This sermon focuses on repentance and turning away from sexual sin.

    A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 3. We are in the midst of a series of messages entitled Behind Closed Doors: The Truth about Sexual sin. 1. We are spending some time in the early chapters of Jeremiah and are discovering God’s perspective on this incredibly relevant issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,792 views

    1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

    THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    On A Nation Such As This

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,357 views

    The sin of a nation reflects the spiritual temperature of the pulpit, inviting God’s judgement.

    “Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this? “An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of God's Call-10 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2015
     | 5,078 views

    10 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

    The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-X—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 challenges of/to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    What are the implications for us as Christians when Jesus presents Himself as the True Vine? The message explores this truth as we endeavour to encourage believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

    “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commandment Six Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    Captial punishment

    Thou shalt not kill Exodus 20:1-13 A little girl was writing a paper for her English class and she asked her father, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" "It’s mostly a matter of degree" her dad replied. "Let me show you what I mean" and he picked up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: For They Will Be Comforted. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2017
     | 12,174 views

    Who are those who mourn and what will be their reward.

    Blessed are those who mourn Matthew 5:4 Our text is in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” How is it possible for mourners to be blessed and comforted? That is the Good News that only the gospel brings. “What does the Bible mean by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    6th Sunday in Lent. APRIL 13th, 2025.

    Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56. A). THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Henceforth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,343 views

    There is so much more than this moment called now for which the believer lives. Standing on the cusp of eternity, the Apostle directs our gaze to what follows this life.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The House On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,326 views

    I believe that we must be a church that has the courage and the heartbeat of God to reach people of every culture and situation, people who are lost and broken, people who are tattooed and pierced and in baggy clothes, people who are different from us in

    BUILDERS MT 7:24-27 TEXT Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    Are you poor in spirit?

    Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist