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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,150 views

    God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

    God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Of You In 2002

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s Grace, more Offerings to God, more Love, and more Forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ. Because the more G.O.L.F. we play the more we will impact our community.

    More of you Lord in 2002 Thesis: In 2002 we need to actively dispense more of God’s love, God’s grace, and God’s forgiveness to others in the Body of Christ and outside the Body of Christ. Because the more of Him we allow to flow the more power we experience. Introduction: I believe this next ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Diagnosing Illness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,863 views

    Jesus diagnoses our illnesses as primarily spiritual and/or connective; the fatal illness He diagnoses is the one which cannot see God at work.

    We all know people for whom illness is a way of life. It is not just incidental, it is every day. Every day is spent dealing with sickness or pain. Every day is invested in physicians, treatments, medications, therapies. People who struggle just to stay alive, or to manage pain. Their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Dream Again! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,200 views

    DARE TO DREAM AGAIN (Preadventure) How can we find the strength to run the human race? When our dreams come crashing down, how can we dream again? Find practical answers for how to receive God’s strength in your life.

    · The cartoon character “Cathy” celebrated Valentines Day with a large box of chocolate candies she bought for herself. [Cathy begins eating her candy.] “I eat this canty to get back at Richard, who didn’t give me a valentine in the second grade. . .which began a 25 year unraveling of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parenting In Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 22,919 views

    The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

    “PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,543 views

    4th in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    God’s Word for us this morning, in one sentence, is this: “Instead of tolerating sin, hold on to Christ, because those who are faithful to Christ will reign with Him.” I saw a sign this last week that has intrigued me from the moment I saw it. You can see this sign as you enter the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,201 views

    God can and will change your life.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER, SPIRITUAL EDITION Acts 9:1-19 S: Salvation C: Change God brings Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD CAN AND WILL BRING CHANGE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Inductive I. FURY (1-2) II. CONTACT (3-5) III. INSTRUCTION (6-8) IV. CONNECTION (9-16) V. FELLOWSHIP (17-19) PA: How is the change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,188 views

    The cost of serving Christ includes insult, rejection and death for some, but those who want to be powerfully used by Christ must pay the price.

    Cost of Service (Mark 6:1-29) Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lordship And Stewardship

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

    NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,489 views

    The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

    OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,801 views

    Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

    Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Helpful Habits Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,470 views

    A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

    Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Our New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,286 views

    Our New Life in Christ: What’s it all about? 1. Right living (vs. 1-6). 2. Regular praying (vs. 7). 3. Rich loving (vs. 8). 4. Rich giving (vs. 9-10). 5. Radiant serving (vs. 11).

    Our New Life in Christ 1 Peter 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2013 *A new house, a new truck, a new TV, a new phone, a new book, a new grandbaby: We like new things. But better than all is the new life we have in Jesus Christ. In John 3:3, Jesus said, “Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Datuin avatar

    Know God, Know Love

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Feb 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,804 views

    Our gateway in knowing God is to know love in particular loving others as what Jesus has commanded us.

    Intro: February is a “Love” month as we see again couples whether married or engaged are lining up their favorite restaurants to have a romantic dinner. We can feel that love is in the air. However, this love that we are seeing and sometimes we tend to abuse because of its vast meaning has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible