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The Holy City, The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 22, 2001

based on 97 ratings

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John, in the Revelation, sees a vision of the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, the Church, as a climax of God’s redemptive purposes, an encouragement and challenge to believers still living in a dark and hostile world.

THE HOLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM When we look out on our world it’s easy to be pessimistic – with countries at outright war and others threatening each other, the environment at risk through global warming, disease and disaster. Evil seems to abound, with downright wickedness, injustice and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Which Road Are You On?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

based on 104 ratings

| 13,413 views

This sermon stresses the importance of giving thought about where you plan to spend eternity.

WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON? Matthew 7:13-23 INTRODUCTION: [This message uses some material from a sermon by Joel Smith entitled, The Great Divide.] ILL> During our first year of ministry here, we had gone to visit the Ted & Elizabeth Armstrong who live towards Mansfield, out by the Mid-Ohio race ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Wonderful Watchcare

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 7,875 views

Several crises in our church family prompted the need for an encouraging sermon on God’s watchcare over our lives, even if we don’t understand what is happening at the time.

His Wonderful Watchcare Deuteronomy 32: 10-12 by S. M. Henriques Sometimes it seems as though God does not care anymore! Have you ever felt that way? Or perhaps you believe he cares, but at times you have difficulty seeing how he does. Every one of us is plagued with doubts and fears sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 14, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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The importance of the Blood of Christ. The first instance of blood being shed, and what the sacrifices in the Old Testament mean to us.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism "The Blood" By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. (Outline) Text: Hebrews 9: 19-22; For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Dragnet Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 8,747 views

A sermon on the parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)

Sermon for 2/16/2003 The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction: The Dragnet from TV. 1. Dragnet = A system of coordinated procedures used in apprehension, especially of criminal suspects. dummmm! dumda- Dum- dum! That program, by the way, captured the intent of this parable better than any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Believe In Divine Healing, However..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 16, 2006

based on 44 ratings

| 9,807 views

There are six reasons why you might be sick and five things that you ought to do about it!

“Divine Healing” Introduction before the introduction (To my fellow Pastors) Some of the information in this message should be given to the credit of W. A. Criswell and his book entitled: "The Holy Spirit in Today’s World." I have simply shapened some of his thoughts and added a few of my own. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Watching Out For Falsehood

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006

based on 164 ratings

| 12,476 views

Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Ro Clean Dirty Deeds Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 26, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,457 views

A heart filled with Christ gives external evidence of His presence.

9 Ways to Clean Up Dirty Deeds (pt. 2) Gal. 5:22-25Aug. 28, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, but quite something else to do good things. 1 The legalist will be able to say, "I don’t drink, smoke, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 8,166 views

Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Thank God - For God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 5,546 views

A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

Laboring For Meat Or The Master

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 3, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,639 views

This message is meant to encourage us to take our faith to work and to make work our place of ministry in glorifying God, witnessing for God, and giving from God.

LABORING FOR MEAT OR THE MASTER? John 6:27 INTRODUCTION: A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. Labor Day. 1. The idea was first posed by Matthew Maguire in 1882 while serving as the secretary of the Central Labor Union of New York, to celebrate the contribut- ions worker’s had made to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

Determination Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 11,148 views

If we are to ever “Get Ahead” we must make a determination (coming to a decision based on the facts) and then walk in determination to the end. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what we must do. Based on Isaiah 55

Determination Sunday Sermon May 20, 2007 / Series: Getting Ahead Intro: If we are to ever “Get Ahead” we must make a determination (coming to a decision based on the facts) and then walk in determination to the end. Through out these last weeks we have been looking at the different, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

'the Real Enviromental Changes.' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 9, 2007

| 3,216 views

This message looks at the new creation and the real enviromental changes which are to take place around us in the new heavens and the new earth and the new opportunities it holds out to all who embrace the offer.

"The real enviromental changes": Rev 21:1-7. In the Bible overview series we have really come full circle: God’s plan for the world began with creation and it ends with the new creation. The Big picture series has unfolded from the foundations to its fulfilment. Creation – fall – pledge - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing In Good Soil

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 9,403 views

sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Part 4 in a series learning to "Discover & Experience God’s Will". As God is the Masterful Gardener and Christ the True Vine, by our REMAINING IN THE VINE, God will produce fruit!

INTRODUCTION A. THE SERIES 1. Eph 2.10 – “He Wants You To Know” - Artist/Masterpiece – God, thru Christ, desire to work through you to make you the Masterpiece He has planned. 2. Rom 12.1-6 – “What Is Expected?” - The Relationship expected is that of a Living Sacrifice not only to God but to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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