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Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

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The 1st Sunday in advent is a time to focus on the second coming of Christ and making sure we are prepared.

It’s hard to believe but we are already into the Christmas season, and I’m not talking about the shopping season that began on black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I am referring to the Christian season we call Advent. As I’ve already mentioned we are in the first Sunday of Advent which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-51

Denomination: Methodist

After 2000 Years, They're Still Wise Men

Contributed by Ronald Horgan on Sep 12, 2001

based on 1,094 ratings

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A look at the "wise men" and what we can learn today as modern wise men and women

I guess that male bashing is the order of the day in some circles and now it’s reached even to the three wise men. Recently, I saw something that suggested that if the wise men had been women, things would have been different and better. First, if the wise men had been women, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Direction Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-34, Jeremiah 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Break And A Blessing: Part One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 7, 2001

based on 105 ratings

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This sermon is about God breaking us in order to bless us.

"A Break and A Blessing" - Genesis 32:24-32 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church For the last fourteen days during the Millennium Summer Olympics in Sydney, we have marveled at some of the world’s greatest athletes as they seized every opportunity to meet opposition, break the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Relational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 16, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 12,720 views

Part three of this series looking into why people love this place. This message deals with our model for evangelism.

“I Love this Place” part 3 (Relational Evangelism) Brian A. Moon I have a question for you all tonight… it is a little tricky so be careful in how you answer. How can you tell when something is on fire? The answer is not smoke, it is not heat, it is not light, the answer is because it burns. Fire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did Jesus Suffer In Hell? (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 3,981 views

Did Jesus have to suffer in Hell? Did He have to die spiritually?

Did Jesus Suffer in Hell? (Part 1) Is Spiritual Death Necessary? Some teachers claim that Jesus’ physical death on the cross could not redeem mankind but that He had to die spiritual to pay our debt. Some go so far as to say that we can’t be saved unless we believe that Jesus suffered in Hell. Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:26-32, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Heaven

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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A sermon that talks about the new world of heaven and the dying process by which we come into this living hope.

Revelation chapter 21 1-7 Seafaring people - About 150 years ago my forebears the Clarksons set out on a journey - they were seafarers and they set out to sail from England to a New World filled to the brim with promise - that world was New Zealand - What an incredible journey that must have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Towards Faith Promise 2016: Money, God, And You Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 7,376 views

The passage we will look at today is one in which the desire for money did indeed lead to a trap, foolish desires, and piercing griefs which ruined an entire nation for awhile and eventually an entire family permanently. The passage is about a man named

TOWARDS FAITH PROMISE 2016: MONEY, GOD, AND YOU JOSHUA 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Dumb Crooks (geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/copdumbcrim.html) * It seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 7,871 views

Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

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Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

based on 50 ratings

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Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008

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We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yhwh

Contributed by David Napier on Feb 18, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 5,723 views

God tells Moses His Name! Yahweh the gread "I Am" Jesus in the new testament uses this same terminology "Iam Light, Iam Gate, I am Way, Iam...

YHWH Exodus 3:9-15 Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24.23 Master Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Jesus proved himself to be master of the wind but he is much more than that.

Master of the wind It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. Could it be? Yes it was hard to believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

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