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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Battle Stations!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,886 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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    Bruised But Not Broken

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 14,808 views

    A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench...

    Bruised but not Broken Matthew 12:10-21 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Come To Church And Come To Christ

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    The real question isn't why don't people come to church, but rather, why don't people come to Christ??

    The Day the Roof Caved In Mark 2:1-12 Matthew 22 talks about the Master giving an invitation for to all to come to a great supper. They responded with excuses. One excuse is just as bad as another, but one that I have heard many times is this, "If I ever stepped foot in the church, the roof ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Scroll And The Lamb

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2014
     | 4,452 views

    God is NOT the author of confusion; therefore the book of Revelation isn't confusing for a Christian to follow! Continuing in Revelation we see Jesus take the scroll from God's hand and ALL of Heaven marvels at Christ's awesome authority!

    The Scroll and the Lamb Revelation, Part 5, Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” -- We ought to be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,293 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God As Our Father And King Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,406 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God As Our Father And King

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,987 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reason Enough

    Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Jan 8, 2014
     | 2,577 views

    The Christmas story from a shepherd's perspective.

    “Another night going to sleep hungry. Why did I ever agree with my father that I would take the flock out this year?” he thought. He’d been away from his family for a long time, taking care of the sheep, making sure they had enough to eat, making sure they were protected, making ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dinner For Two Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 4,652 views

    What Jesus wanted more than anything was for this lukewarm church to become passionate about their relationship with God! He wanted them to live the Greatest commandment, to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    Dinner for Two Revelation 3:14-22 14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Win From Within

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    Our culture heavily promotes physical training. This morning, you will be encouraged to get involved in spiritual training.

    How do you "win from within"? 1 Timothy 4:7-8: 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Babel

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,369 views

    The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

    (The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Bethlehem 2012

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,774 views

    Bethlehem is a city that is held sacred by Jews & Christians from around the world.

    December 16, 2012 Bethlehem Dr. Mike Fogerson A Bethlehem is a city that is held sacred by Jews & Christians from around the world. 1 Bethlehem is only about 5 miles south of Jerusalem:15 minute drive (traffic being accounted for). a Today, it is Palestinian control and because of that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Through Communion Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    The Lord’s Supper is a covenant meal, it’s symbolic for a “blood oath.”

    Healing Through Communion Dr. Mike Fogerson January 9th, 2013 22 What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.23 For I received from the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive While Praying

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2013
     | 2,129 views

    To prove that we can pray and forgive.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray and forgive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we can pray and forgive. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:25 (Amplified Bible) 11:25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Naboth's Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,548 views

    Dealing with life's injustices in a broken world...yet trusting the One who will make things right, because in Christ He has experienced injustice.

    Life is frequently unfair. Bad things happen to good people. Brutality and injustice are all around us. And we scratch our heads and wonder “Why?” God’s purpose is beyond us; His ways are above our ways. He causes all things to work together for good, but not all things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational