Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Tim Huie avatar

    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
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    What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

    Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009
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    What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

    TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Columbo Method Of Parenting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 2, 2008
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    You can choose to solve problems (like Columbo) or create more (like Inspector Clouseu) by your parental clumsiness?

    Some good ideas will be presented here-- they are not presented so much as a sermon as simple advice to parents, especially of teens. The Columbo Method of Parenting Teenagers 1) Persistently Ask Questions Columbo is an annoying little man, but he always gets the answers he needs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
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    Politician Pilate is on trial now, and he has a finger in the air checking the wind’s direction. Instead of doing what is right, he does what is easy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Call Me Barabbas Matthew 27:11-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Barabbas.html Last time we saw the religious phase of Jesus’ trial, in which He was accused of blasphemy. But that charge wasn’t worthy of death in the Roman world, so they need to try to dig something else up. How about treason? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 31, 2009
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     | 6,100 views

    The Tower of Pisa has stood for over 800 years, but it leans 18 feet away from where it should be. One day, experts say, it will fall. All because it wasn’t built on the right foundation.

    Choose Wisely 07/10/05 AM Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Reading: Matthew 7:13-29 INTRODUCTION This weekend past saw the celebration of Independence Day, a time we take to celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we enjoy in our republic. As it happens I am currently in a philosophy class and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stones...schemes...sin...and Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
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    John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the end of this single chapter there will be stones in the hands of men bent on killing Jesus!

    THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE – JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN ”Stones…Schemes…Sin…and Salvation” John 8.1-12 John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doctor Is In Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark verses 29 through 31

    Mark 1: 29 – 31 The Doctor Is In 29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
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    We, as believers have experienced the light and know how wonderful it is to be in the light. But for many, darkness is all they have ever known.

    In the nineteenth century, lighthouses on the U.S. coasts were tended by lighthouse keepers and their families. If a man who tended the light took ill or became disabled, often the work was the picked up by his wife or children. This was the case of Hosea Lewis. In 1853, Lewis became the keeper of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idols Never Satisfy

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013
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    Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

    Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “three Ways To Run The Church” Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
     | 6,990 views

    A look at the three primary church government structures.

    - There are a number of ways that we could handle the passage this evening. We could talk about qualifications for pastors or for deacons (this would be especially helpful for a church entering into a pastor search process). We could talk about whether it’s necessary to be “called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Good Shepherd

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,810 views

    What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily?

    Prelude What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily? Purpose: Let’s understand how good a shepherd Jesus is. Plan: Let’s look at what it means to be the Good Shepherd in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018
     | 4,481 views

    Christ message about the work of missions

    Back To The Basics-1 8.docx Acts 1:8 Vince Lombardi was the legendary football coach for the Green Bay Packers. One time they lost a game they should have won easily. There was sloppy play and a lot of foolish mistakes The next day at practice, he got the team together, reached into a bag and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,732 views

    If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

    Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alex de Guzman avatar

    Ahavah - A Hebrew Thought Of Love

    Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Feb 14, 2020
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    Love or “Ahava” in the Hebraic mind is very different in today’s culture. In Hebrew, love is connected directly with action and obedience. It brings to mind the idea of longing for or breathing for another.

    Most Hebrew words can be broken down into a three-consonant root word that contains the essence of the word’s meaning. The root word of ahava is “ahav.” The term ahav in Hebrew means, “to give.” True ahava, true love, is more concerned about giving than receiving. Being the center of someone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Responsibility Of The Redeemed

    Contributed by Rev. William J. Wyne on Jun 9, 2020
     | 7,791 views

    **This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. "Our challenge in this season is to be the light, not just on Sunday, but daily."

    **This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy (Ps. 107:2). There is an old song that the church sang that said, “If we ever needed the Lord, we sure need Him now. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist