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  • aubery moore avatar

    The Redemptive Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 9,219 views

    The sermon is intended to remind all of us that despite our mistakes and errors Christ redeemed us from our sin and gives us a new beginning. This is most evident in the birth of the Christ.

    It is a special time of the year, a time when we focus on the gift of God in the person of Jesus Christ. For many while this season is intended to bring joy and renew hope in humanity this season can be difficult for many. It can be difficult to get into the season, to get the Christmas spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Raised Bar 3: All The Nations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 3,887 views

    message on the aspect of our vision statement regarding reaching the nations

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 3: All The Nations! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: some of the slides from Closing the Gap, 293 mill unreached unengaged peoples, B. Main thought: we have a calling and purpose to carry the glorious gospel of Christ to the nations, so that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Made God Sick

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2009
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    If it’s possible for a set of conditions to exist which make God sick, then we need to know about them, so we can avoid them at all costs! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Laodicea—The Church that Made God Sick Revelation 3:14-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Laodicea.html Have you ever been so disgusted with someone’s attitude that you said, You make me sick! You meant, I don’t feel good about you, I don’t like to be around you, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009
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     | 8,733 views

    A brief message on the sovereignty of God used as part of our Night of Worship.

    William Cowper, a British poet and hymn writer composed a piece titled “God Moves in Mysterious Ways”. I don’t know if he was inspired to write that poem after reading the Book of Ecclesiastes, but the thoughts expressed in that poem certainly wouldn’t be at odds with what we’ve discovered in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Impossibilities

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,904 views

    What we think can’t be done can be done by Him.

    The God of Impossibilities Romans 4:19-21 March 18, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A And looking at them Jesus said to them, "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matt 19:26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Choice Changes Our Choices

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011
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     | 7,687 views

    As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

    Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gideon's Gaffe Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2010
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     | 8,649 views

    Gideon (Inadvertenly) Makes An Idol

    Almost a year has gone by since Tiger Woods admitted sharing a bed with women who were not his wife. Since then he’s lost his marriage, millions of dollars in endorsements, and his golf game has been off. What prompted Tiger to make such a gaffe? Let him tell you in his own words: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit-Empowered Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 5,207 views

    Jesus had no sin or impure motives that gave Satan legal access to His life. Satan could find nothing in Jesus - not even one square inch of territory - to which he could lay claim and thus gain access to Jesus’ heart. This is the reason why there was pro

    Opening illustration: You might not see the literal ‘Red Sea’ miracle in today’s context but will surely see one parallel to it. The issue is, as the Israelites waited before the ‘Red Sea,’ they didn’t contemplate or pursue to build a bridge across it. They waited on God for His Salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Will God Judge The Wicked? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011
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     | 7,708 views

    Since God will judge the wicked, how will He judge?

    “Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. ‘ Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011
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     | 3,055 views

    3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 4,152 views

    When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

    Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Said Yes!

    Contributed by Steven Ferber on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 4,693 views

    Easter is God's Yes to eternal life and personal transformation.

    It’s fun to look back at certain dates in history and see what happened. Let’s take today’s date, April 8th. April 8th, 1974, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record by hitting number 715. April 8th, 1960, Mabry Harper caught a world record 25-lb. walleye in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Have Come Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
     | 5,653 views

    this Christmas may our hearts focus on the Christ and the true meaning of Christmas and may we be encouraged to proclaim that message of Joy and peace!

    I HAVE COME! John 6:38-40 INTRODUCTION: I do not often preach another man’s message but when I do, you should know and the other get the credit: The outline for this message, as well as much of the material is taken from a message by Robert J. Morgan, found in the Preacher’s Resource ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,265 views

    This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

    Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Authentic Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,660 views

    Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

    GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist