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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus, The Faithful Shepherd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,060 views

    Eternal Security of the believer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Jesus, the Faithful Shepherd John 10:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaithfulShepherd.html The Bible is like a gold mine, and the deeper you dig the more rich gems you find. This shepherd chapter is like a crown jewel, and it is difficult to look away from its radiance. Many in our lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barbarians At The Gates

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2013
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     | 5,144 views

    In Nehemiah we see that the world was attempting to infiltrate the faith and how Nehemiah dealt with this problem.

    Barbarians At The Gates Nehemiah 13:1-31 Intro: Back in 1990 Bryan Burrough and John Helyar wrote a book titled Barbarians At The Gates. In 1993 that book was made into a movie. Some of you may have seen the movie. It was about the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco by unwanted investors. As I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Charge It To Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 3,363 views

    To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 22, 2013
     | 6,488 views

    Red (passion) Joseph shows he handles well the passionate advances of Potiphar's wife because he had a passion (deep love) for the one true God.

    Last week we started a sermon series on Joseph, son of Jacob. Joseph’s the guy who had that cool coat – the one that’s often reported to be of many colors. While we’re not sure whether or not that coat was actually colorful, its owner’s life certainly was. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Commitment Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,222 views

    When we lose that which has always been so important to us, we end up finding that which we've been searching for all along.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Commitment Matthew 10:37-39; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/5/11 Did you know that it’s costly to have kids? According to a report from the USDA called “Expenditures on Children by Families,” it will cost a middle-class family over $200,000 to raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Sovereign Choice

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
     | 5,544 views

    God sovereign choice. He chose you. Will you chose Him? You have to realize that God's ways are higher than your ways. we cannot entertain the thought that God is unjust.

    God’s Sovereign Choice Romans chapter 9:14-9:21 Introduction- Last week we looked at Holiness. God’s Holiness and I said that there was a hole in holiness when we begin to define holiness by our standards instead of God. When we begin telling God why we are good enough for heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Heavy? Pushed? Driven To Your Knees?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
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     | 6,109 views

    There are times that the worse thing that could happen to you might be the best thing that could happen --- if we are driven to our knees...

    HEAVY? PUSHED? SHOVED? DRIVEN TO OUR KNEES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Introduction: Expect the seasons of testing, TRUST THE PROMISES, thrive in the season... knowing this too shall pass... Text: Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    R U A Treasure Hunter Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,070 views

    Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

    Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restoring The Integrity Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
     | 5,843 views

    People take notice when people of integrity lead

    Restoring the Integrity of Leadership Nehemiah 5:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church September 28, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Famous Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,048 views

    The Temptation of Christ and how he overcame for us.

    The Famous Temptation of Christ Luke 4 verses 1-13 relate the temptation of Jesus. Luke is very interested in showing us that Jesus was not only the “Son of God” but also the “son of man.” Our Christianity is no good and our ministry is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Feast Or Famine

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,023 views

    The ONE THING we need is to feast on the Word of God

    Feast or Famine? Amos 8:1-12 Luke 10:38-42 Colossians 1:15-28 As is my usual preaching or teaching style… I want us to take a look at each of the passages from our readings today in Amos, Colossians and Luke to see the complete teaching. So here we go, let’s dig in! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The One Who Knows Us Best"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,332 views

    A sermon about God's love and desire for relationship with us.

    Psalm 139:1-18 “The One Who Knows Us Best” Johnny was a lost child. He didn't like himself. In order to find identity and self-worth, he ran with any crowd that would have him. The crowd that took him under their wing were even more lost than Johnny. They found promise in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Hundred Rand Note

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Nov 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    You can never lose the intrinsic value that God has placed in you.

    • Consider the R100 note that I hold in my hand this morning: • There are some things we can learn about this R100 note. • Firstly, whether it is old or new, it still holds the same value *[e] • *(Note to Glenn: wherever I have [e], it means that I explain this point to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Facing A Holy Satisfaction

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,504 views

    Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

    WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are You Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,085 views

    One of the most difficult things for people in the 21st Century to do or so it seems is to have an accurate view of themselves. This question, asked by a demon, brings us face to face with reality.

    Who Are You Acts 19:11-20 • There is an old story that I’ve heard, read, and told many times. It’s about a fellow named Bill who was always bragging about who he knew and how he was friends with many popular and powerful people. He said to his boss one day, "You name anyone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist