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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Has God Promised Health And Wealth To Christians? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,818 views

    Expose’ on Prosperity Doctrine

    HAS GOD PROMISED HEALTH AND WEALTH TO CHRISTIANS? Questions People Ask Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html We’ve dealt w/ some difficult subjects the last several messages. Though they’re controversial, they are areas in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Act In Church

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,899 views

    Exposition of 1 Timothy on the relationship of the nature of the church and our Christian conduct.

    How to Act in Church 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Don¡¦t act that way in church! Ever said that? Been told that? I¡¦ll bet you have. Especially some of our kids. Take your hat off. Stop running. Don¡¦t talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What? Are You Weak Or Something?

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

    What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 80,076 views

    In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

    "Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Side Are You On?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,166 views

    A true unity in the Lord is something we must never take for granted, and something for which we ought always to pray and work

    A few weeks ago another pastor told me, "Dan, things are not going the best at my church. It seems there is always controversy and division over something or someone. But, I guess church fights are normal. From what I understand, it is unusual for a congregation to go more than two years without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dream Come True

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 324 ratings
     | 27,651 views

    Like Simeon we need to realize that if all we had was Jesus Christ, that would be enough; with Jesus, our life is complete and we can be content.

    Children often dream about things they would like to do in the future. I suspect traveling in space as an astronaut, playing football in the NFL, making the Olympic figure skating team, or driving a $100,000 sports car are some of the more popular ones. When I was growing up, I dreamed of being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Are You Positive You Are Not Positive? Series

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    This sermon is the first in the Christian Education Series: BAD CHOICES=FATAL MISTAKES which is targeted to African American women in the rural south specifically! HIV IS A KILLER IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED!!!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. Pt. 1 of a series:BAD CHOICES=FATAL MISTAKES July 2003 PRAYER: Father God, Thank you for Your Divine guidance in directing me on a subject that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon The Pharisee

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 35,539 views

    While reading this story we are all focused on what the woman does. It is Simon however on whom I would like to put the spotlight: the reality is that we are like the Pharisee, and not like the woman!

    Simon, the Self-righteous Pharisee - sermon on Luke 7: 36-50 - The sinful woman. That is the name the translators of our translation gave to this paragraph in Luke’s gospel. Another title would have been more appropriate however. Maybe something like ‘Simon, the proud Pharisee.’ For the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Up To Legalism Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    # 15 in series. “One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism."

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 15 “Facing Up To Legalism” (John 5:9-13,15, Gal 1:6-10, 2:1-5, 11-14) The subject that I want to talk to you about this morning is legalism. You know it’s kind of odd but, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Student Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,591 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 2

    THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,546 views

    Second in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?"

    Last week, we started a new series of messages called "Back to the Basics." During the months of July and August, we’ll be going back to the basics of the Christian faith, exploring what it is we believe about foundational topics such as God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Church, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Beginning Of The End – Part 2, The Real Cost Of Discipleship Revisited Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jan 7, 2008
     | 3,198 views

    If you knew that your time on earth was short – say, just a few months left. How would that change the way you lived? What would you do or say differently?

    The Beginning Of The End – Part 2 The Real Cost of Discipleship Revisited Matthew 16:21-28 If you knew that your time on earth was short – say, just a few months left. How would that change the way you lived? What would you do or say differently? Most of us would probably put our affairs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of The Student Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 2

    THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

    An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will All The Real Men Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Benjamin Mcphaull on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 42,203 views

    God calls for men to stand up for what’s right.

    Will All the Real Men please stand up? Daniel 3:8-12 Prayer (Repeat title) Our world is in desperate need of men who are strong mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Our world needs men who are willing to stand though the heavens may fall. Men who are willing to stand for what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist