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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Good Lives Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

    INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entangled With Greed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2010
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     | 5,994 views

    Jesus speaks against those whose greed causes them to exploit the land and the people to their advantage and for their profit. We are called to be stewards and manage the "vineyards" that we have been given. They are not ours, they are God's.

    Mark 12:1-12 “Entangled With Greed” INTRODUCTION We continue our journey with Jesus through Holy Week—the last week of his life on earth. Last Sunday we walked with him on Monday, which is the day after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On Monday Jesus passed by a fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    27 The Second Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 2,270 views

    This is the 27th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about Jonah rebelling against the Lord the second time - this time for a different reason though.

    The Second Rebellion Jonah 4:5: “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.” “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city…” No sooner than Jonah has this second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Invested Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

    OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Cunningly Devised Fable? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022
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     | 2,941 views

    Easter: This message examines a common argument against the resurrection and looks at some simple proofs. We will come to realize that the resurrection did indeed happen, and that it is far from being a cunningly devised fable.

    I wish to begin our message with a quote. Virginia, minister once stated, “We have closed our minds to such trivial considerations as the question of the resurrection of Christ. If you fundamentalists wish to believe that nonsense, we have no objections, but we have more important things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 432 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Idolatry: The Trojan Horse Of Demons PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Warn against the danger of idolatry, emphasizing that it's not just about worshipping physical idols, but anything that takes the rightful place of God in our hearts, and to encourage believers to examine their lives for any such idols.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into a passage that might just rattle our comfort zones a bit. It's about the danger of idolatry, the temptation that sneaks in when we least expect it, and the spiritual warfare that's constantly happening around us. I ...read more

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    Guard Your Heart And Your Mind

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2022
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    We live in a time when we must ever guard our hearts against doubt and fear, and we must always be aware of the lies and deceit of the devil, to keep our mind in tune with the Mind of Christ.

    Guard Your Heart and Your Mind Sunday, March 6, 2022 One thing that we can certainly count on is the steady ticking of the clock. Regardless of what men do, time marches on. Whether it is the evil plans of the devil, often working through the minds and efforts of evil men and women; or if it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon – Preparation, One Of The Keys To Building A Successful Life!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 9, 2024
     | 1,043 views

    When the odds are against you and the stakes are high, you must realize everything in your history and preparation have made you ready for this moment. Everything up to now has been preparing you for this moment.

    Sermon – Preparation, one of the Keys To Building a Successful Life! Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 17:51-58 “When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel and Judah gave a great shout of triumph and rushed after the Philistines, chasing them as far ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow The Call Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,351 views

    This is the 5th of our series on Action in Acts. We look at the charges against Peter, how he did not seek to justify himself but share what God was doing, and how we are called to focus on what is truly important.

    Action – Follow the right voice (5:17-42) Have you noticed how there seems to be people making stands for all sorts of things in life? There are thousands of causes, and there are people fighting for all sorts of things. Even within the “church” community, there are people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Name For Ourselves

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,324 views

    It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

    Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Step Back Unbeliever

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

    STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Got Hope?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,873 views

    Hope empowers us to live godly lives in the now. This sermons discusses how hope strengthens us against temptation and enables us to persevere in our walk with God. How hope is to be nurtured is also addressed.

    Got Hope? I John 3:2-3 11-30-03 Intro: We take our text this morning from 1 John 2:28-3:3. 28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. 29If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    You Have A Testimony!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,072 views

    Each of us needs to KNOW that we have a testimony, that it's one of our greatest weapons against Hell. We need to know how to share it, and know how it will affect others.

    YOU HAVE A TESTIMONY! 1 John 1:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIG BANGS 1. A woman was getting her hair cut the other day...and the beautician mentioned she had a degree in “Cosmology.” 2. So the woman asked her whether she thought the cosmic background radiation was the best evidence for the big ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God