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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Getting The Definitions Right

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,238 views

    Fellowship with God is a matter of letting that which comes from him, rather than the world system, define how we live.

    - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - Several people have commented about the fact that they are finding the book of 1st John to be extremely timely and thought-provoking. I agree. Sometimes when we’re looking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christmas Presence"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    He has always been with us. A Christmas sermon

    “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which translated means, ‘God with us’.” Many years ago, I saw a Sunday morning newspaper comic strip that depicted a father and son, on a snowy day, looking in the front window of a department ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can You Be Intelligent And Not Believe In Evolution?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 277 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    A consideration of the intellectual difficulties with the theory of evolution.

    It was voted by the Associated Press to be the top story of 1999: the Kansas Board of Education’s decision to de-emphasize some aspects of the teaching of evolution in Kansas’ schools set off a firestorm of controversy. >>>”Events began in 1995, when the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Commitment

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 48,065 views

    What does it mean to be committed? Why is it important?

    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin from which there is hope of freedom in Jesus Christ.

    Clarity or Confusion? 4. Homosexuality Feb. 14/15, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Homosexual behavior is a sin. Homosexual desires are temptations that can be defeated through the work of the Holy Spirit. POINTS: Intro: JOKE:After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,149 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus # 8

    Thousands filled the coliseum to see the lions. When the lions entered the arena a deafening roar comes from the wild fans gathered to watch the event. The lions are undefeated. No one has been able to tame this lions’ team, or stand up to them. The crowd knows this day will be no different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Without Excuse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,104 views

    This sermon answers some of the excuses that we make in our failure to acknowledge, seek and worship the true and living God.

    Scripture Recently, I read the following announcement that presumably appeared in a church bulletin: To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special “No Excuse Sunday.” Beds will be placed in the foyer for those who say, “Sunday is my only day to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    Spiritual Olympians, with a "go for the goal" mindset, remove any hindrance to their race.

    Title: Olympians Remove Any Hindrances Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, remove any hindrances. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,163 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Effective Prayer (3) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,714 views

    Last in mini-series on prayer, taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dealing with the necessity of forgiving others.

    Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 3) Matthew 6:14-15 May 29, 2005 Introduction We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about prayer, as we’ve looked at his words in Matthew 6. And from these words, we’ve found 8 principles or guidelines for effective prayer. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Don't Forget About Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

    Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Wanted: Dead And Alive! - Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,389 views

    The ones who wanted Him dead were afraid that He was alive, and the ones who wanted Him alive assumed He was dead! But no one was neutral about Jesus. ’Cross Examination’ style investigation of the facts of the case. Link to text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Wanted: Dead AND Alive John 20:31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wanted.html No one was neutral that day about Jesus. They either wanted Him to be dead or to be alive. Even after He arose, all that the leaders of the land had to do in order to squelch Christianity was to produce the dead body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Three Attributes Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Summary Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    In this sermon, Paul gives us a six-point summary of the gospel--the good news of God.

    Scripture In his commentary on Romans John MacArthur points out that a quick look at any newspaper or a passing glance at a weekly news magazine reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Body Of Christ In Cabbagetown

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 27, 2013
     | 4,511 views

    It’s critical to realize that we’re not just random people coming to church every Sunday and throughout the week. We’re a body. We’re Jesus’ body, and we’re on a mission,

    Church is a funny thing. I don’t mean funny, ha-ha, funny. Although, often it is that, because we’re human and humans are hilarious. Church is kind of peculiar, kind of wonderful, kind of a mystery. I know a lot of people have a lot of issues with church. I know that a lot of people don’t do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational