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  • Glenn Branham avatar

    Millions Missing

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Jesus’ return will result in millions of believers "missing" which will create in world tumult.

    "Millions Missing" 1 Th. 4:17 (and others) Intro: We live in an age when people are getting caught up into so many different things - drugs... cults... crimes... etc. Those are negative things, but what I really want to talk about is something that we look forward to being caught up in - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Watchman

    Contributed by David Rogers on May 16, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,895 views

    A sermon that examines the roles of the pastor and congregation and the responsibilities of each and the penalities incurred for not following God’s plan.

    The Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-7 Introduction As I was preparing this sermon this week I thought back to the nights that I stood guard duty during my service time. Often we were alone on our stations in the dark of the night while our buddies were sleeping depending on the night watchmen to warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Lewis avatar

    The Purpose And Power Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 141,904 views

    Part 2 The Modern Day Church, For The Most Part, Has Lost The Power Of God. Just like Samson in the Bible, They don’t know that the Spirit of God has left them. They still have the form of Religion but have no power. But it’s a New Day of Restoration!!!

    THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF PENTECOST Part 2 of 2 Acts 1:5-8 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 32-33 What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,862 views

    2 of 3 messages on the Last Hours of Jesus. This message is about Jesus Prayer in Gethsemane

    The Last Hours April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday The Last Prayer When God says “No” What do you do when God says no? Some people get mad. Some stomp their feet and rage at the forces of the world. In the movie Forest Gump, Lt. Dan hauls his legless body up the mast on a rope and bosun’s chair in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    "From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

    Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    How Blessed Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    We are so blessed that we overlook it sometimes...

    MAT 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,421 views

    Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

    Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Building The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,244 views

    This is a sermon on prayer. Until God’s people are serious about prayer, we will always fall short of what God wants from us.

    Building the house of the Lord Isaiah 66:1-2 Intro- We have talked about making an impact in this community. I believe very much that we have done that. Between Bountiful Blessings and other community outreaches, we have come in contact with many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What God Is Doing To The Sharks In Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,492 views

    God is keeping Leviathan at bay

    What God is Doing to the Sharks in Your Life Isa. 27:1 Aug. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B “Leviathan” was a legendary creature, with its origin coming from the Ancient Near East (the word itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Unknown Self

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,018 views

    The outline for this sermon comes from GE MacCartney in "The Protestant Pulpit." Based on a great Old Testament story that most people don't know.

    The Unknown Self (or "Who'd have thunk it'?") "t 2 Kings 8:7—15 “Who’d ‘of thunk it?” or for the English majors. - "Who would have guessed it?" That is what you hear over and over, every night as you watch the news... who would believe such a thing? who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Quigley avatar

    Jesus The Radical

    Contributed by John Quigley on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,008 views

    A sermon that speaks of the radical preaching and teaching of Jesus Christ.

    Mar 12:38-44 NKJV Then He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, (39) the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, (40) who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015
     | 8,635 views

    Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

    As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How To Grow A Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,811 views

    God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

    toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    We are embarrassed and uncomfortable about the concept of the "wrath of God." However, Revelation is good news for those victims who long for an end to evil’s reign and pray, "Come quickly, Lord."

    I love this passage of Revelation -- I can’t read it without laughing outloud at one of the best memories of my ministry. Let us now hear the word of God from Revelation 16, beginning with verse 1. (Read Revelation 16:1-21) I suppose I should explain why I find this so uplifting. It all started ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014
     | 5,376 views

    The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible