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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Islam's War On The West Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012
     | 4,468 views

    What to look out for in the future, and what is going on between Islam and America right now.

    Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror Series Islam’s War on the West Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 A. 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, "Come here, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Breathing

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012
     | 7,082 views

    Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

    Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012
     | 6,771 views

    There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

    A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would We Be Better Off Without Hell

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 31, 2012
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     | 4,586 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences and possiblities of eliminating Hell as a means to make the gospel less offensive to some.

    Would We Be Better Of Without Hell August 26, 2012 Calvary Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 Matthew 10:24-39 Revelation 20:11-15 If God gave you choice of eliminating one of the 10 commandments for yourself which one of the ten would you eliminate in the bottom 6 which deals with our behavior ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,250 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2012
     | 4,874 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 12-24

    Luke 14: 12-24 Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? 12 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stepping Out Of Your Greatness Into Your Excellence Because You Are Chosen Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2011
     | 8,352 views

    A Man Or Woman Chosen By God Or A Son Of God Is The Soul Double Of The Son of God Or The Good One Who Has Charted His Own Path.

    What is a mountain top experience? I am not talking about one of those moments that glows forever embossed on and lost in our memory. I am not concerned about the time we had an overwhelming feelings of love and unity with others. I am not seeking to hear about the time when we developed a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Head And The Body

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2011
     | 4,292 views

    What does it mean to speak the truth in love? And how does that relate to Christ being the head of the church?

    Ephesians4- The Body Interesting word “instead”! It is a transition word that cannot stand by itself because the question is begged to be asked “Instead of what?” The past couple of weeks we have been parked here in Ephesians 4 and today our focus begins with Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Root And The Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 129 ratings
     | 50,983 views

    If I’m not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), why is it that the Rich man in Luke 16 and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 went to hell because the DIDN’T DO good works? That doesn’t make any sense... or does it?

    A Sunday School teacher had spent a great deal of teaching her young class about the fact that doing “good works” could not buy them a place in heaven. To drive home her point she asked her class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Studies In Genesis: Chapter 24 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011
     | 6,036 views

    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 24 If we study scripture we know of two institutions that God has given two the family. One we see from the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Happens To Us After Die?

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,557 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

    “What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Compassionate Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,121 views

    Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

    A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Discover The Name Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Does simply claiming the name of Christ make you a Christian?

    Do you like your name? And if you do now did you always like your name? As a teenager how did you feel about it? I heard two Jr. High girls talking in a mall once and one asked “Do you like your name?” To which the other replied, “No I hate my name” and the first girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What The Spirit Comes To Do

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
     | 1,171 views

    a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

    John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven’s Best Answer To Our Worst Enemy

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    An Easter Sermon Jesus’ resurrection assures us that death is no longer in a position to cause us fear

    Intro – A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he better sit down – that he had bad news and worse news for him. Which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit puzzled and said he'd rather hear the bad news first. The doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ