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  • Steven Skinner avatar

    Christians At War With Each Other!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

    READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Divine Nature Purchased By His Son

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    This is a series on Ephesian that will be in Commentary format

    A Divine Nature Purchased by His Son. (Vv. 7-14) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Christian Trials-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010
     | 2,395 views

    3 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But How are we to do it? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

    MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-III—James 1:1-27 Attention: A Shipping Clerk at a factory, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH! Management was called & all employees were told to stay clear of the box until it could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet Epaphroditus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,231 views

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    Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Success - Submission

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,685 views

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    The Secret of Success: Submission Philippians 2:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecretSubmission.html Chapter 1 taught us that joy comes from single-mindedness. Paul had a singular goal - getting out the gospel. [1:12] Even if it meant him going to jail, or being criticized [v. 16 - at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,786 views

    Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

    Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battle Stations!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,911 views

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    Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In And Out

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,828 views

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    In and Out Philippians 2:12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InOut.html Mark Twain: "Few things are as annoying as a good example." He meant that it can inspire you but not empower you. Seeing someone as a good example can make you want be like them, but in no way does it give you the ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet Timothy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,736 views

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    Meet Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/timothy.html Paul has used this chapter to give human examples of how to have joy. He begins with the example of Jesus. Then he uses himself [drink offering of v. 17] I'm a little intimidated! Maybe the Holy Spirit knew these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,428 views

    This is a New Year's sermon with a focus on resolutions and how to make them in a way that help ensure success .

    Everybody have their New Year’s Resolutions to hand in? Did anybody do resolutions from last year? A few. With a few exceptions, we are all pretty good about writing the resolutions but not always good about completing them all. We start off in January with some great intentions and come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Paul Changes Ambitions

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,565 views

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    Paul Changes Ambitions Philippians 3:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ambitions.html "That I may know Him" 1. Knowing Christ is personal. v. 10 Know whom? Him! Christianity is not an 'it,' it's a HIM! This is the difference between us and the world of religion. They are about rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Web Of Lies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022
     | 2,352 views

    The focus of this sermon explores the story of Ananias and Sapphira and the various motivations to tell a lie, along with the need to stop it before it contaminates the Church and those who come in contact with it.

    Depending on where you get your news, from the newspaper, internet, or TV, you most likely have heard of this terrible virus called Ebola. It has been all over the news lately. I will be honest; I really don’t understand that much about the disease other than what I have gleaned through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A New Way Of Responding Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022
     | 1,673 views

    The focus of this sermon is on Jesus' teaching on what the normal auto-response is to various situations in life, and contrasting it with what a Kingdom response would look like.

    We are continuing our series called The Story; God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. As you may be aware, the last few weeks we have been focusing on the New Testament portion of the story. Specifically the story of Jesus. The ministry and the miracles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    Addressing a present distress.

    FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. 1 Peter 1:3-9. It is no mistake that the first letter of the Apostle Peter is prominent in liturgical calendars in the season immediately following Easter. Those churches and Christian communities who use the book as a kind of catechism for new converts certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Facts About The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 2, 2023
     | 1,073 views

    Scripture alone defines and sets in place the essential facts about what it means to be an authentic follower of Jesus Christ. Our opinions, preferences, and feelings have no place in what God has said in HIs Word.

    Normally I post detailed sermons or articles covering a variety of issues as part of my contribution to this site. I want to divert from that format and instead post a sermon outline dealing with some salient and eternal facts about the Christian faith that I hope will be of help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist