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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Grace: Setting Things Straight

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,099 views

    People are not basically good

    As we Conclude our series Why do good people do bad things we see Jesus correcting a common misunderstanding: people are basically good. Jesus tells us: No One is Good but God. He turns our expectation on its head. If no one is good What’s the point? This morning we will see that, usually, we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call Of God

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,183 views

    We are NOT called to be pew warmers!

    The Call of God Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Usually when you hear this verse preached, the preacher focuses on the prize, or pressing toward the prize. Well today I am going in a different direction. I want to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Candle Readings

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 126 ratings
     | 208,938 views

    Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

    First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Share Christ Where You Live! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,458 views

    Discover the importance of sharing Christ in the community where you live.

    The next four weeks I am going to be doing a series on about missions. The title of this series is “Becoming A World Class Christian.” What does it mean to be a world class Christian? Look at Acts 1:8. "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,907 views

    Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

    The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attack Of The Male Seed - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    The male seed (man) is under attack today. This is part two of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed".

    In Part I of the message "The Attack of the Male Seed", we began to look at seven issues of what it means to be a man. Our goal is to get men to examine themselves and see how we measure up to God’s standard as men. IV. A man isn’t abusive or disrespectful. This is a big problem today. We see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Situations And Advantages Series

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    Boaz had several opportunities to exploit Ruth and Naomi but he chose to do the right thing.

    Situations and Advantages I. Introduction A.Text: Ruth 3: 1-14 1.Poor Boaz, not a chance. a.vs 3 b.Trapping men hasn’t changed much in 3100 years has it? c.Look pretty – smell nice – act vulnerable -catch ‘em sleeping. 2.Naomi was wise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Dark Places

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

    Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 100 ratings
     | 27,242 views

    Oh the power of the little seed which became the greatest plant...but then comes the aberration into a tree for the devil’s dirty birds! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MustardSeed.html Apostate churches are made up of people who have turned away from the fundamentals of the faith. Constant diligence must be given to keep the church true to the Bible and its teachings. Just as God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Greater Miracle Than The One On 34th Street Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    4 of 4 messages on Christmas. This message was given on Christmas Eve and focused on the coming of God in the flesh.

    Classic Christmas Eve A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET December 24, 2006 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. 2 This was the first registration; it was taken while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaping It On Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    Exposition of Jude 16-19

    Text: Jude 16-19, Title: Heaping It On, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: When I worked in NC as an EE, I taught classes at BJP County Park. One of my favorite classes there was bird song identification. Get around to the Red-eyed Vireo—“the preacher bird” B. Background to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying To Change

    Contributed by David Butcher on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    PRAYER:- What are we praying for, personal success or the desert blossoming?

    James 5:16b-18 NLT The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! 18 Then he prayed for rain, and down it poured. The grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Groover avatar

    The Bible Is Our Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    God’s Word must govern everything we think and do.

    The Bible is Our Ultimate Authority Series: First Things 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Uncommon Seed For Uncommon Harvest

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,945 views

    Taknig the principle of seedtime and harvest to a higher level

    Uncommon Seed For Uncommon Harvest Jn. 4:35ff; Gal. 6:7ff Bishop David Ibeleme Harvest responds primarily to seed - Mk. 4:14ff, 26ff; Ecc. 11:1ff. You don’t primarily pray or praise for a harvest neither do you primarily fast or beg for it. Harvest is simply the product of God and man working ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Two Fishing Experiences

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    After 3 1/2 years they are back at the same fishing hole and with the same results.

    Simple Truths from Peter’s Fishing Adventures Luke 5:1-11 John 21:1-14 We have almost identical details in these two passages. Both events take place on the Sea of Galilee or called the Sea of Tiberias or the lake of Gennesaret (these different names describe the same place but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist