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    After All This! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS CURSES!

    Leviticus 26:18 “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.” The above scripture opens with the words, ‘after all this’, which set me thinking! The Lord said: ‘AFTER ALL THIS, if you continue to sin then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2022
     | 1,816 views

    In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.

    Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing To Live For Christ Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2015
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     | 8,021 views

    Peter encourages us to live a Godly life by making every effort to be faithful to God, knowing that our reward comes from only Him. Therefore, our focus should always be on Christ and submitting to Him faithfully in all we do!

    Choosing to Live for Christ 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction - Well … he’s written us another letter! - Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stand on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Works-Based Karma Christianity

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

    Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024
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     | 4,589 views

    Perseverance. If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced moments when we’ve been tempted to give up, when doing good feels like an uphill battle. But God calls us to endure, and He promises that our perseverance will be rewarded.

    Persevering in Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Introduction: The Challenge of Perseverance Today we’re going to explore a powerful message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 418 views

    Restoration is one of the covenant blessings of God's children. The Lord made a powerful promise in Joel 2:25: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten...”

    THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Not To Do

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,468 views

    Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

    HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unsurprised By Suffering Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 270 views

    Those to whom Peter wrote 1 Peter were experiencing persecution for their faith. Peter instructs them not to be surprised. This sermon examines four reasons why people are surprised by suffering, and why they shouldn't be.

    Years ago, when my wife and I were expecting . . . And notice that I didn’t say, “when my wife and I were pregnant”. That seems to be a thing these days, with husbands and wives saying, “we’re pregnant”. And I know it’s intended as a way for the husband to express solidarity with his wife, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Henceforth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2022
     | 3,241 views

    Beginning well is important in the Christian Life; ending well is critical. We witness both as we see what the Apostle Paul has written near the end of his days on this earth.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:1-8 HENCEFORTH “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022
     | 1,413 views

    In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

    The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Crowned

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,289 views

    This speaks of getting rewarded in heaven with crowns, doing things in life that matter in the next one, and why we would lay them down at His feet.

    Revelation 4:1-11 – Getting Crowned A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Calvert avatar

    If / Then Series

    Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    God uses the if/then parenting technique to encourage us to have Good character so we can possess the rewards He has for us.

    Building good character Proverbs 3:1-10 · IF/Then o 2 Thes 3:10 o Gal 6 § What you sow / what you reap § Where you sow / where you reap § How you sow / how you reap o Spit in one hand want in the other see which one fills up fastest Long Life · If verse one then verse two o More days o Not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A Glimpse Into A Place Called Heaven Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,483 views

    This is the concluding sermon in the series looking at the end times. And there is no better way to end it, then to take a look into Heaven the great reward for those that give their lifes to Christ.

    A Biblical View of the End Times A GLIMPSE INTO A PLACE CALLED HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-27 Intro: An elderly preacher had always secretly dreaded death and was powerless to console others who were facing that prospect. Eventually he moved from the area where he had lived and ministered for most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Winning The Race

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    All of us want to be "winning Christians" and fulfill the purposes God has for us. What are the essentials for winning the race and one day receiving the reward that is promised?

    WINNING THE RACE Philippians – Be Joyful! Paul’s heart for the Philippians. 1. I have you in my mind (1:3-6) 2. I have you in my heart (1:7-8) 3. I have you in my prayers (1:9-11) Philippians 3:12-16 – Christian Growth/Spiritual Maturity (not salvation---santification) In Chapter 3, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational