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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus Christ Supernova Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    [TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

    Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,563 views

    If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

    Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Paul’s Motto Your Life’s Model

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2011
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    Make Paul’s Motto Your Life’s Model 1) “I want to live with Christ!” 2) “I want to live for Christ!”

    Freedom 55. For over 25 years now this has been the motto of a financial company headed by Canadian billionaire, Paul Desmarais. Many Canadians have adopted this motto as the model for their lives. They are working hard and making shrewd investments so that by the time they turn 55, they can quit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Childlike Not Childish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 266 ratings
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    Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    When God Restores What The Locusts Eat

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 129 ratings
     | 48,503 views

    This message brings a word of hope in the midst of devastation. God can restore what the locust has eaten.

    April 2007 “When God Restores What the Locusts Eat” Joel 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: Joel was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah between 835-796 B.C. about the same time Elisha was prophesying to the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 848 BC. Joel speaks to people who had become very complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Beauty Of New Life

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

    The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What He Left Behind

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    To stress the importance of the Church of Jesus Christ

    This past fall was Stacy’s parents 40th wedding Anniversary. Stacy had left earlier than me and the kids for Belleville to help get things set up for the party. So we drove separately. The party was a great success and we had a wonderful turn out. Since we drove separately, I left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Mothers Are Extra Special - With Humor

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 13, 2012
    based on 599 ratings
     | 128,024 views

    A Television show that I watched when I was a child called Captain Penny would always end the show with: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool mom."

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5: 1-6 and John 15:9-17. We have come together this morning for two primary reasons. First and Foremost is to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Needed Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
     | 5,536 views

    When Jesus met the demoniac He saw the man as a person with a need. Jesus met that need, like He meets OUR need.

    A Needed Salvation Jerry Watts Mark 5:1-15 * Today, let’s not over-complicate this narrative from the life of Jesus. In point of fact, Jesus sees a man with a need, it is a deep need, and He meets the need. Case closed. * I submit to you that every person who does not know Christ personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    A Baker's Dozen Of The Commands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,183 views

    A Lenten service featuring our opportunities for obedience!

    THE BAKER'S DOZEN OF THE COMMANDS OF JESUS Last week, we began with the 10 saddest words in the English language, and then talked about the BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN of things for which we need to repent. Today, let's consider 10 of the happiest words in our language as our springboard to the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2014
     | 5,206 views

    How does one become a living sacrifice?

    Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-3 When we read the Old Testament, we see countless examples of sacrifice. All of these sacrifices involved the death of the victim. These sacrifices pointed forward to the coming of Jesus and His sacrifice unto death. But here, Paul calls us to be living sacrifices. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “getting Closer To God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,560 views

    How do we get closer to God?

    In this series, we will be looking at seven key areas of life and how God can make a difference in each one. Today we’ll consider how we might grow in spiritual health and get closer to God. Now, one might not think we need a reason to understand why getting closer to God is crucial to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Think The Truth

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,943 views

    Life change is a work of God. Guard what your mind feeds on. Think God's truth daily.

    I want to give you this advice today – watch your mental diet. Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Jesus Will Come Again.

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 26, 2020
     | 2,633 views

    Covid-19, Brexit, climate change. The world today seems very fragile. But at Christmas we remember not only that Jesus came 2000 years ago but also that he will come again. When he does, he will establish a kingdom that will last forever.

    Each year, the Oxford English Dictionary identifies a word as its ‘word of the year.’ But this year, the Oxford English Dictionary was unable to. There were just too many new words in this ‘unprecedented’ year to be able to pick one. The word ‘unprecedented’ would be my word of the year. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 8: The Pure Milk

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2021
     | 1,948 views

    Growing in Christ makes us strong in tough times.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 8: The Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction In the last study Peter told us of the importance of sincere love among the brethren. Love must not be hypocritical. This is necessary for believers at all times as it is a reflection of the love of God. It serves as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible