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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,524 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Signs Of The End.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 914 views

    “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (LUKE 21:28).

    SIGNS OF THE END. Luke 21:25-33. The apocalyptic imagery which Jesus employs (LUKE 21:25-27) might at first seem uncharacteristic of our loving Lord Jesus: but He stood in the long tradition of the prophets of old (e.g. Joel 2:30-32; Isaiah 24:19). In fact, the return of Jesus as judge will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 226 ratings
     | 22,573 views

    Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR PONIES ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Jesus Can Do For Those Lost In Sin?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    A message to invite sinners to come to Jesue

    What Jesus can do for those lost in SIN? Rev. 1:4-7 He was the first to rise from the dead. He is the commander of all the rulers of the world. He loved us and made us free from our sins by the shedding of his blood. He made us his kingdom and his priests to serve before God his Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    This is a sermon dealing with death and how to be prepaired to die. It has alot of personal illistrations that can be substituted with your own.

    Remembering those who have Gone Before Us 5/23/03 1 Peter 1:22-25 I can remember when I was a kid growing up receiving a pen with the invisible ink. You would write something and within a minute, it would fade away. But I also discovered that, watch what you write because when you hold the ...read more

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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    I talk about what mourning is and how the believer is comforted in the midst of tragedy. I give 3 areas in which all believers need to be mourning about from time to time. People who know how to mourn are people who are blessed of God.

    Title: The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn) Text: Matt 5:1-12 (Key Verse 4) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We live in a fallen world, where there is a lot of pain and suffering around us. - None of us escapes the pains of life that come upon us. There are times when all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Why We Hurt Those We Love - Marriage

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 224 ratings
     | 12,207 views

    Excellent outline from Dr. Tom Wallace help make this both a practical and memorable sermon. Powerpoint at website.

    Why We Hurt The Ones We Love James 4:1-10 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom: The question James asked over 1900 years ago is still being asked today at every level of society, "What is the source of all the fights and conflicts among us?" Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When God Humbles Those Who Walk In Pride

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    God’s rememdy for pride.

    The last words of Nebuchadnezzar the Bible records are words of praise to the Lord, “Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of Heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” (Daniel 4:37) A very difficult lesson for anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

    1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Riley avatar

    8 Special Blessings That Those Born Jewish Have

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    An exposition of Romans 9:1-5

    Islington Baptist Church April 14, 2002 Romans 9:1-5 Scriptures: Romans 3:1-8, Philippians 3:1-9 8 special blessings that those born Jewish have In Romans 3:1 Paul asks this question: “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” Paul’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

    Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Not Love The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    If we say we know God, our affections will be toward Him and what He loves.

    I. Family Distinctions (verses 12-14) Written in a poetic, repetitive form; probably for emphasis A. Little Children - teknion (tek-nee’-on) - An infant, that is, (plural figurative) darlings (Christian converts):—little children. 1. Denotes young converts 2. Also can be young children B. Fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

    I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Love Their Brother Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Those who know God must exhibit brotherly love.

    I. Declaration of the Commandment (verses 7-8a) Old Testament – 10 Commandments Last 6 deal with social relationships (a true expression of heart attitudes – LOVE) New Testament – John 13:34-35 Jesus said 3X John 15:12-13; 17 John said 6X 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Remain Pure Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,301 views

    Those who know God must remain pure, as He is pure.

    I. Definition of Sin (3:4) A. Lawlessness – without or against the law B. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 “the man of lawlessness (Antichrist) will oppose God” (paraphrase) II. Manifestation for Sin (3:5) A. Jesus became the sacrifice for our sin B. Only He could deal with our sin, because He has no sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist