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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's 2nd Coming: The Un-Faded Reward For The Faithfuls. Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 1, 2023
     | 971 views

    "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 22:12.

    CHRIST'S 2ND COMING: THE UN-FADED REWARD FOR THE FAITHFULS. "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 22:12. It is good to point out others errors; it is good to hold public office holders accountable. It is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Which Side Of The Door? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,519 views

    when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

    Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What To Do While We Wait

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,220 views

    Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of Heaven as if the is our las

    Scripture: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Jesus' Second Coming Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,575 views

    Today we shall be looking at two men who built a house, one did it the wrong way and one did it the right way. We are going to start in the gospel of Matthew.

    Doing the right thing the wrong way Pt 2 Two men who built houses Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the right way the other does it the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

    You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get In The Race Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    The first sermon in the Series RUN TO WIN talks about the christian life as a race we are to win. The first and most important step in winning is... COMMITMENT.

    Series: Running To Win Get In The Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today I am beginning a sermon series that will probably last 6 weeks. In case you could not guess from the backdrop, it is entitled RUNNING TO WIN It is based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ((Read)) Today we are focusing on verse 24 24 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,608 views

    In our text we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence & love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved in speech. This is His final word, His seventh word from the cross.

    LUKE 23: 44-49 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] COMMITTED UNTO DEATH [Psalm 31:5; John 10:17-18; Hebrews 10:19-22] In our text today we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence and love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching For The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,905 views

    Wait patiently, it will come to pass.

    WATCHING FOR THE WORD. Habakkuk 1:1-2:4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise Man's Gifts

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,663 views

    Solomon was given special gifts by God which he wasted in pursuit of the meaningless. We too are given gifts, what shall we do with what we have been given?

    asked, 'Did they do the same thing with the foundation?" He laughed and said: "Oh... you can't do THAT with a foundation." A contractor will tell you that a building is only as good as its foundation. If the foundation is faulty, the building is doomed. But if the foundation is solid, the building ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Kautz avatar

    The Lords Provisions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018
     | 5,195 views

    First lesson in the series on Acts, on God's Provisions as they begin their journey.

    Lessons From The Early Church The Lord’s Provisions Acts 1:1-11 Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be looking at the early church here in Acts. In a series I am calling “Lessons From The Early Church.” This morning we are looking at “The Lord’s Provisions” As we get into Acts I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt - (Fourth And Last Part) – Guidelines And Conclusion – (The Retribution Of God – Part 9 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,033 views

    This is the final posting in the series. Practical coping strategies continue, looking at the mind and physical activity and the whole matter of self-esteem. The subject is The Retribution of God and we covered many aspects. God bless you all.

    FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT - (FOURTH and LAST PART) – GUIDELINES AND CONCLUSION – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 9 IN THE SERIES) [10]. WATCH YOUR SELF ESTEEM The bible warns us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to, but we must not allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundational Facts Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,997 views

    Several facts about how a church should be can be found in the first three verses of 1 Corinthians 1.

    The first three verses of 1 Cor. 1 are the introduction to Paul’s letter. It’s only three verses, but they set the scene for the rest of the letter. Let’s look at the first verse. READ v. 1. Notice that Paul didn’t refer to himself as a messenger of himself or of anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marlou Javier avatar

    Come, For Everything Is Now Ready. Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    In the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry a Jewish wedding was a big deal that could last a week or more.

    UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLE: a) The king is God. V. 2 b) The son is Jesus. V. 2 c) The invited guests are the people of Israel. V. 3 d) The first slaves are the O. T. prophets. V. 3 e) The 2nd and 3rd sets of slaves are Christians. Vv. 4 & 8 f) The burned city is Jerusalem. V. 7 g) The good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational