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  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Courage To Declare

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 24, 2008
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    Let us stay engaged in the battle waging around us. Let us be filled with the courage to declare. Amen.

    “The Courage to Declare,” I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Introduction A soldier in one of the regular batteries of the army of the Confederacy had displayed conspicuous bravery in a dozen engagements while serving with his gun as a cannoneer. At the battle of Chickamauga he was assigned the duty of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Johnson avatar

    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
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    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    No Failure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
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    In our text, it appears that Paul was a failure but only in the eyes of the world, not in the eyes of the Lord. 1- He was insulted but daring 2- He was accused but pure 3- He was displeasing but pleasing

    INTRO.- ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. "If I were you," said Pete, "I would change this while you still can." "Why is that?" asked the teacher. "Because my daddy told me that if I brought home one more failing report card, someone was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Behavior In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
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    Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

    INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

    Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Giving Away Our Hearts

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008
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    Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

    Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A True Brother, An Honest Teacher Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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    Ministering among the church with integrity and in sincerity.

    1. The church in Thessalonica is new & strong. 2. The leadership is growing, their influence is spreading, and their love is expanding. a. I’m sure it was an exciting time for them. b. In a place where there was no church, now Jesus is turning their lives right side up. c. And with their new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Sensitive Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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    We should to deal with others with skill and grace.

    1. “The ability to avoid offense” & “sensitive perception” 2. “a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.” • That’s how the DICTIONARY DEFINES “TACT” • The ability to deal with others with skill & grace. • The Bible declares: Prov 15.23 A man has joy by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Real Man

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 7, 2008
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    Fathers Day - A "real man" is able to express love, works for others, lives a real life, and makes a real difference

    A Real Man CHCC: June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) INTRODUCTION: Happy Father’s Day. This seems like a good day to talk about men. Do any of you miss the days when men were men and women were women and we all appreciated the difference? People have all kinds of ideas about what a “real man” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God's Plan For A Godly Man"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008
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    Qualities of a godly man

    “God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Mothers Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008
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    A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

    SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faith Of Our Father(S)

    Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 19, 2008
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    We live in a time when the value of fathers is at an all-time low, yet statistics show us that fathers are needed more than ever. Jesus’ relationship to God the Father serves as an example to us, just how important a father is in his children’s lives.

    What is it with our infatuation with having kids? Why do we do it? What is that desire, that passion that burns within us that makes us want children? Is it our desire to see ourselves, literally, in another person? Is it our desire to love and be loved? What is it? Its mysterious to me. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Helping Each Other (09) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2009
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    Part of our journey of faith is that we are to help each other grow.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009
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    Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Dads Make A Difference! Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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    Dad, you might not feel like your presence is very important. You might not feel like you are making a difference, but you are. Fatherless kids are more likely to...

    It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was not stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might not be a big deal to you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist