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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010
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    Part 7 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A(n) Hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VII—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Wage War

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,932 views

    A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

    SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

    BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christianity In Context Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007
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     | 2,475 views

    We can only understand His mercy within the context of all that He has spoken to us in the Scriptures. Be on your guard for those who misuse the message of God’s love and mercy for their own ends.

    Christianity in Context, Part-1, Luke 4:4 Introduction Have you ever been misquoted or had your words taken so far out of context that by the time you heard what someone said you said it isn’t what you said at all? As a Pastor I know that words are powerful. As I was doing some research for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Pride Creeps In Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2018
     | 8,531 views

    When Hezekiah was prosperous and successful, he became proud and forget the Source of all his blessings.

    The King of Babylon sent envoys to congratulate Hezekiah on his recovery from his illness. • Hezekiah must have felt important. There is something gratifying to have people from faraway places showing interest in you. • So Hezekiah pay attention to them and showed them all his treasures – from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Our Source Of Comfort

    Contributed by James May on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,112 views

    Our God is a loving God. Though he is often forced through our disobedience to bring judgement, he always makes a way for us to repent and come back to him. Jesus is that way.

    GOD IS OUR SOURCE OF COMFORT Isaiah 39:1-8, "At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Advent Tree

    Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

    Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014
     | 4,654 views

    Just who is this mysterious Melchizedek?

    The Life of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction In the last lesson, we were met with the ominous words that the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked before the LORD. Yet Lot chose to live in a house there rather than pitch his tent on the backside of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Excellent Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 5, 2013
     | 9,483 views

    We all should be striving for excellence in all aspects of our life and living. Jesus Christ and His shed blood is a clear path to His greatness.

    Quotes: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” ― Hunter S. Thompson “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” -William Makepeace Thackeray “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgiveness And Consequences

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,095 views

    One way God demonstrates his love for us is forgiveness. Despite this forgiveness, the consequence of sin remains. The consequence is real, but cannot overcome the power of God's love

    We begin with a few questions: 1. How many years did Moses live in the Promised Land? 2. When King David died, how old was his firstborn son? 3. How did first-century believers demonstrate their feelings for Paul after his conversion? I'm having some fun at your expense this morning. The truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Just Shall Live By Faith!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,441 views

    Don't fret or worry about the trials of life, people that live for God WILL have tribulation....but we live by FAITH!

    Habakkuk 1:2 "O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!" This is a plea to God to hear his prayers. He sees the injustice around him, and does not understand why God is not punishing those involved. We have all, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Unstuck

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 7, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    A message from the Ascension of Jesus. The disciples stood gazing at Jesus. They were stuck

    Title: Don’t Get Stuck Theme: Text: Acts 1:1 - 11 Opening Scripture Act 1:1-11 The former account I made, O Theophilus (the same person Luke wrote to. Luke and Acts are companion books. There was unfinished business at the end of Luke and so Acts steps in. That is why we call this book the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ms. Persia

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2019
     | 1,971 views

    A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

    Esther 2: 1 – 23 Ms. Persia 1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Ms. Persia

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2019
     | 1,467 views

    A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

    Esther 2: 1 – 23 Ms. Persia 1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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