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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heart Of The Ultimate Father

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    A message from Luke 15 dealing with Father heart of God.

    The Heart Of The Ultimate Father Luke 15:11-24 Intro: Luke 15 is a very interesting chapter. Here Jesus tells three different stories; one about a lost sheep, one about a lost coin, and one about a lost son. All too often the emphasize is placed on the missing sheep, coin, and son. But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ouch!

    Contributed by N B on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    What should be my stance as a Christian when life hurts?

    OUCH! That hurts! Romans 8:28-39 Faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted. William Seck “If Joseph had not been Egypt’s prisoner, he would have never been Egypt’s Governor. The iron chains about his feet ushered in the golden chains about his neck.” Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors o ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Do When The Lights Go Out

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 237 ratings
     | 41,205 views

    There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothers Are Special

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,509 views

    This is an uplifting, encouraging sermon with a different spin, for Mother’s Day.

    Today God has an encouraging word for all you moms here today… And He’s bringing it to you through the example of the two most famous moms in history. ? Who can tell me who they are? 1: Eve, mother of mankind and of the age of the law and judgment. GO EVE!!! 2: Mary, mother of our Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mother Of A Man

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    Mothers, even in today’s culture, can still impart their love for God to their children.

    A Mother of a Man Ex. 2:1-10a May 14, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A TOP TEN LIST OF WHAT MOMS REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY 10. To be able to eat a whole candy bar (alone) and drink a Coke without any "floaters." 9. To have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Red Letter Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Encourages Christians to read God’s Word daily and apply it to their lives.

    RED LETTER DAY PSALM 119:105 MAY 4, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” How often do I challenge you to be in God’s Word? It’s rare that I don’t mention being in the Word on a Sunday morning. Why do you think I mention it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The God Who Answers By Fire Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 57,030 views

    Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

    1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire In His Lap Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,183 views

    #3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection

    Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Family Life Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    What does God’s Word say about family life in Ephesians?

    As we continue in Ephesians, today we look at the family life of Believers. I begin with a simple test to see how stressed family is for you. The top 1o signs of family stress: 10. "Family get togethers" are sometimes called "group therapy sessions" and involve seeing a psychiatrist. 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Disciples Part One

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,459 views

    An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples

    True Disciples Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend. Since John had his pilot’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    This is the invitation of the post-modern church to a world hungry to experience something and somone beyond the empty promises of this world - Come and See!

    “Come and See” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Colors

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    A Christmas Eve Sermon about the colors of Christmas in the manger.

    Christmas Eve Lk. 2:1-20 “Christmas Colors” A window opened in the yellow straw, as a black nose, two pinkish ears and a gray paw poked out to see the strange sound in that stable. The gray little mouse saw the brown hues of the ox, the donkey and the camel in the silver glow of that star. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Baptized In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    What does it mean to recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

    Ephesians 5:18 "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." This passage has two commands, both I am sure are of equal importance. If I were to come to church next Sunday drunk, I know this church would know what to do, for the Bible says we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Field avatar

    A Storm Comes To America

    Contributed by Martin Field on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    An immediate pastoral response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 and a call to prayer for our nation’s leaders and their decisions.

    This, to say the least, has been an interesting week for our country en masse and for all Americans individually. It started off gloriously. Much of the nation was experiencing the first hints of autumn. Skies were clear. The sharp edge was off the oppressive heat. Monday, a splendid day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican