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  • Mike Richardson avatar

    Speak Well Of God's Church

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

    Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Shipwreck

    Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,113 views

    Without taking the necessary precautions, even believers can find themselves spiritually shipwrecked; this sermon gives some biblical suggestions aimed at avoiding be "lost at sea".

    HOW TO AVOID SHIPWRECK 1 Tim 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: MANY BELIEVERS TODAY FIND THEMSELVES LOST AT SEA A. Individuals, corporations, and churches experience life cycles. 1. They go through growth spurts. 2. They experience flat times. 3. They can even observe slumps. B. During these cycles we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    100% Holy

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,633 views

    There is no time, no not a day; that a man not ought live holy....NOW are we holy. It is a solemn thing to hear the word of God that without holiness no man shall see the Lord

    100% HOLY Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 8-22-05 Text: Hebrews 12:14 INTRODUCTION: The text which heads this page opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question which demands the attention of all professing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Grace: The Strength To Face Ourselves

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 24, 2007
     | 2,087 views

    Piecemeal study can be very confusing to the new convert as well as the struggling oldtimer. Grace allows us to see ourselves without giving up on our humanity.

    Grace: The Strength to Face Ourselves Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Nothing in the past 50 years has caused as much controversy as Grace. 1. Talk of grace raises a host of emotions. a. Fear – the free ride syndrome that Paul dismisses in Rom. 6: 1 b. Anger – You got to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,239 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arliss Beavers avatar

    Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

    5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don’t Miss Your Move

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 23, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 43,265 views

    when you move with God you cannot fail, when you move without God you cannot win. There is a time to be still, but there is a time for making a move,

    Multitudes of feeble folk surrounded that pool waiting for the moving of the water. Here was a multitude of people that testified by their very presence that they were in need of something there, that they couldn�t get anywhere else. We�re gathered in this place today as they were then. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Wonderful Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    After the Jerusalem Council decided to include the Gentiles without their having to become Jews, they needed to communicate that truth to them. The steps they took are a wonderful model of love in the church.

    Passage: Acts 15:22-35 Intro: There he stood, leaning against the lockers. 1. it was “Shorts day” at Wheaton North H.S., and this young man, part of a group we called “greasers” or “hoods” must not have gotten the memo to ignore it. 2. black shoes and socks, white boxers, white t-shirt, but from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Many Christians have left their first love. They love Jesus but are no longer in love with Jesus. You can’t be in faith without being in love with Jesus Christ.

    The "I BELIEVE" Series “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” TEXT: Galatians 5:6 We’re still focusing on faith. I told you that before this year is through, I’m going to make a believer out of you. I’m going to make sure you are faith filled and faithful. I’m going to keep you in the faith by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Focus On The Valuable Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

    Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David King avatar

    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—7 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
     | 3,146 views

    His presence confirms our stability and ensures our continuity. Only in vain can we take a step into the future without His approval and unmistakable presence.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—7 “As I was with Moses so I will be with you …” Josh. 1: 5. God’s presence is the validity of our continuity. “In Him we live, in Him we move and in Him we have our being.” Acts. 17: 28. He is playing an uncertain gamble who looks into the future without the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

    James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Stumblingblock Or Steppingstone?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,040 views

    We can have unity without uniformity. And just because you CAN do something in your Christian liberty doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

    Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? Romans 14:13-23 Audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121212.mp3 In Divisions Over Debatables we looked at gray areas of the Christian life. The discussion was about how we are to treat other Christians who see things differently than we do. We are a diverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Jesus Prays ... The Disciples Sleep Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,654 views

    Jesus is overwhelmed, yet is able to move forward. At the same time the disciples fail in the face of small challenges. How can we move forward without failure?

    Message Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays the Disciples Sleep Let me ask you a question:- How is Jesus like you? What are some of the things that Jesus does that we do as humans? (weeps, gets angry, sleeps, eats, loves, was tempted etc). So we see similarities don’t we. Let’s push it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist