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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
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     | 3,721 views

    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Consistent Church - #6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007
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     | 4,695 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Jesus Or Nothing!"

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    This is a message showing what Paul discovered in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Jesus Or Nothing Text: Philippians 3:4-14 Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their strictest and the most self-disciplined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Or Thriving? Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Are you just surviving or thriving? Learn why and how to thrive in God’s word.

    Surviving or Thriving? Acts 17:1-12 Pastor Mark Olson 7/8/07 Some People Only Survive...Never Learn to Thrive Story: Boy Scouts survival camp; TV “Man vs Wild” Spiritually thrive - God’s power must be present & at work in your life But how do you/I tap into this power? Answer: means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This gift if tied hand to hand with the Gift of Tongues which is still relevant and needed in our churches today.

    (A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 9) The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues 1Co 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: What is this gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Up The Good Work! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,743 views

    You reap what you sow.

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND How many of you have already done some gardening this spring? Anyone plant any seeds? There is a principle in agriculture and in Scripture: You reap what you sow. Do not be deceived: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of This Job

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010
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     | 3,310 views

    Whenever God chooses to raise up a leader that commands attention, there is always the danger of attracting enemies.

    The Danger of This Job John 5:36 John 7: 1-5 36 But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me. Our Lord's second witness was the witness of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Environment And Responsibility To God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    We are stewards of our natural creation, and this implies a responsibility for it to our God.

    March 1, 2010 Monday of 2nd Week of Lent Caritas in Veritate The prophet Daniel, speaking in a place of exile, rightly places the blame for all human ills on human sin.. God is all mercy and compassion. We are, in our fallen existence, eager to judge the faults of others and lax in our judgement ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007
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     | 5,421 views

    In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

    Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Attitudes

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2008
     | 3,970 views

    Through this text, Jesus teaches the attitudes that will be necessary to live a successful Christian life.

    Intro: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been struck from behind by the swinging door which launched the salad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is God An Investor?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    What stocks does God have his interest in? He only has His interest in two and that is Jesus, His only Son and the Church. (You & I)

    Is God An Investor? John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Generally speaking, there is no comparison to be made between the value of a diamond and that of a grain of corn, yet all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom And Riches Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,980 views

    James gives Christians advice the issue of money. 3rd in the series

    Jesus Holy Name September 3, 2006 Text: James 1:5-11 Pentecost XIII, Redeemer “Wisdom and Riches” The Book of James 3rd in the Series The issue of money has been and will continue to be a prominent topic that every Christian must deal with. We live in a society were money speaks. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When God Visits Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,284 views

    Is there anything too wonderful for God?

    Genesis 18:1-15 May 25, 2003 Genesis chapter 18 contains an odd little story. To emphasize its strangeness, I want to begin this morning by retelling the story to you. Abraham is a powerful man. He has enormous wealth and is accustomed to the finest that life has to offer. He is patriarch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Serving God

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 71,840 views

    There are many benefits to serving the Lord.

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org The Benefits of Serving God Psalms 103:1-5 Intro: The Psalmist in his quiet time of prayer is considering the great mercies of the Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Had A Dream

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 25, 2010
     | 4,367 views

    Sermon of Joseph for the first Sunday after Christmas, year A.

    Matthew 2: 13 – 23 / Joseph Had A Dream Intro: As my children were born and grew up, I, like most parents, had dreams of what they would become. I dreamed my oldest son would become a college professor because he liked to read and debate. I dreamed my middle son would be an engineer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed