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  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Storming The Gates Of Hell"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,516 views

    when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

    Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quitters And Winners

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,244 views

    Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

    Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    I Know That I Know I Am Saved

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,761 views

    There are a lot of things that I do not know. But, I know that "I ain’t lost!" As my pastor used to say, "I know that I know I am saved." With Fanny Crosby I can sing:

    2 Timothy 1:12 Outline: I. The Source of Our Salvation A) The Act of Salvation B) The Fact of Salvation II. The Surety of Our Salvation A) The Cause of Doubt B) The Cure for Doubt III. The Security of Our Salvation A) The Preservation We Have in Christ B) The Reservation We Have from Christ A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Time Around

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,934 views

    You are never so far away from GOD that you can’t get back on track.

    Jonah 3:1-5, 10 “And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Did You Come To Church This Morning?”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,499 views

    Why did you come to church this morning? Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. Perhaps you came because you really like the music. Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive someone of the opposi

    “Why Did You Come to Church this Morning?” Hebrews 10:19-25 Why did you come to church this morning? · Perhaps you came here because that’s the thing to do on Sunday morning. · Perhaps you came because you really like the music. · Perhaps you came because you knew that a certain attractive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Wisdom From Above”

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    To note that true wisdom is from above.

    “Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    This short chapter pictures the nation’s exile and return. The Lord makes known His plans for the redemption of the prodigal nation. Although this chapter is short, its prophecies survey God’s past (v. 1), present (vv. 2-4), and future (v. 5) relationship

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I read about a young man who was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to even talk to him anymore. He decided that the way to her heart was through the mail, so he began writing her love letters. He wrote a love letter every day to this lady. Six, seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essential Elements For Marriage

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2012
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     | 14,673 views

    Here are six short teaching on Marriage

    For June Wedding Sermonette Essential Elements for Marriage Part One I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to keep changing.” (Marriage, From ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    When we lay aside a critical spirit, our vision becomes clearer helping us see God’s plan for us and for those around us.

    I Can See Clearly Now… Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Of The Disciplines Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 26, 2023
     | 2,081 views

    Today we go further into the Sermon on the Mount to hear Jesus talking about three spiritual disciplines of the Christian life.

    Introduction In this series of messages we have been talking about powering up when our spiritual batteries get low. Matthew’s Gospel teaches… We establish a powerful connection to God in baptism. In addition, through the Spirit and Scripture we Overcome temptations. We share our influence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Through Family Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 30, 2019
     | 3,495 views

    Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. We need to go after and find joy in our journey of life.

    Video Transition: Indivisible - the movie came out in Oct 2018 true story of fighting for the Biblical family! Summary of INDIVISIBLE is based on the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter A Fisherman's Tale Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2025
     | 294 views

    Peter reveals through his rollercoaster life of mountain top experiences with Jesus to the valleys of denial and rebuke from the Lord that there is hope beyond our failures and mistakes.

    Series – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – with a breath from heaven – nothing is too dead for God to bring back to life! The Bible says nothing is too lifeless for God! He is the Creator who took nothing and made it something and He can bring back to life anything! Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Throwing Yourself On The Mercy Of God

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
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    People in the bible often appealed to the Mercy of God or they threw themselves on the Mercy of God....Not something that we do so much these days....But we should. This is a sermon on God's Mercy.

    In Matthew there is a story of a woman who threw herself on the mercy of God Matthew 15:21-22 21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    My Father's Business Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,662 views

    As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year.

    I Must Be About My Father’s Business Luke 2:41-52 As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year. Some things are out of our control, but some areas we can grow within. Today’s text is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ