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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Paradox Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 28, 2011
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    The inherent paradox in scripture and Christian life

    Exodus 3:1-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is probably the best known paradox of all time. Here are some more light-hearted paradoxes are that you might like to consider: Computer security Political science Tight slacks Definite maybe Pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Different Angle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,081 views

    Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

    A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
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    We forgive others for our sake.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2019
     | 6,778 views

    “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25)

    This parable is well known and popular among many people even among those with no access to a Bible. The background to this parable was an attempt by the Jewish religious leaders to counter the authority of Christ and assert their own authority. This, however, was impossible as Jesus always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Keep Safe, My Love, Iii Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2019
     | 3,153 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and sisters what is it that you want from a scary world of death and desolation; wastes and destructions; but to keep safe, my love?

    Safe, My Love, III by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (3/17/2019) “And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound “ (St. Luke 15:27, King James Version [The prodigal son]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    I Can Do It!

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 20, 2020
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     | 13,750 views

    I can do all things through Christ, because he strengthens me!

    2020 - THE YEAR OF THE TURNAROUND (It Starts With Me!) YOU CAN DO IT! TEXT - Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. There are three things you have to do to be able to do all things through Christ which strengthens you: 1. You must identify your weaknesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pseudo-Science Vs. Sanctification

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
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     | 3,643 views

    The Bible implores every Christian to “live by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16 NIV). This is no easy task and requires full submission to God of every minute detail of one’s life. Through the centuries church leaders have used numerous ways to motivate and encourage people to live and walk in the Spirit.

    Some of the most recent human-made ideas to help bring about “spiritual” living, and help Christians better understand themselves - as well as others - to live in unity and purpose together, is the use of personality tests and gift assessments. Psychological job placement and career tests are used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peeps, Posse, Family #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
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     | 4,127 views

    When we effectively handle our burdens as well as the burden of others, we demonstrate the same love Christ demonstrated on the cross for all of us.

    So here we are, the final week of our walk through the book of Galatians that we’ve entitled, In need of GPS.” Paul has been shouting at the Galatians because they are lost. They made a wrong turn and are headed down a dead-end street. A street that leads only to hopelessness and despair. Paul has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness, Get A Handle On It

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    The necessity of Forgiveness

    FORGIVENESS: GET A HANDLE ON IT MATT.6:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE DONE SOME THINGS WRONG AND ALL OF US HAVE BEEN WRONGED BY OTHERS. SOMETIMES THE PAIN THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED BY OTHERS HAS LEFT US WOUNDED, WEARY, AND WOEFUL. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE STING AND THE DEPTH OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There More Than One Will Of God?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2021
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     | 1,957 views

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with as many as six permissive variations

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with many permissive variations that purposely 'allows' horrible things such as sickness and disease to happen to those who He created in His image and likeness (James 3:9). "And be not conformed to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    In And Out

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,751 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

  • James Kelly avatar

    A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

    Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013
     | 4,284 views

    This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

    Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Avoid Godless Chatter

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
     | 6,415 views

    To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,442 views

    God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

    Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    What A Difference He Has Made In Our Lives

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Salvation is a wonderful gift from God. Jesus changed our past, present and future, let us see how He did this through His amazing grace.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Each of us would have to admit that our lives are better now, since Jesus is our Lord and Savior. Paul wrote in this passage about the salvation of Gentiles and gave us a series of time lines in which God was and still is working on our behalf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist