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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Special Deliverer - Baby Moses Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,412 views

    Israel’s midwives are told to kill all male Jewish babies. But they continued making ‘special deliveries,’ and one of them was to be a special ‘deliverer’! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Special Deliverer Exodus 2:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpecialDeliverer.html Now in bondage as slaves, the people of God need a deliverer. Speaking of delivery, their midwives now have been instructed by Pharaoh to kill all male babies born to the Jews. But they valued life, even to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Facing Frustration" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,001 views

    This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

    “Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Judge Correctly Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,774 views

    Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment & to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ & His Word will judge correctly & do right & will be resurrected to life.

    JOHN 5: 25-32 HOW TO JUDGE CORRECTLY 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 / Ezekiel 37: 1- ] Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment and to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ and His Word will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Of Relationships

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 2,391 views

    Ephesians 2

    Ephesians 2 - The Change of Relationships - July 30, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 2. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,048 views

    Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

    Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Shepard avatar

    The Power Of Gifts

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

    The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing To Build - 3

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down!

    Preparing To Build, Part 3 In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down! Today, we continue our series about building. Two weeks ago, we started talking about building. Talking about the importance of building our church for God and building our lives for God. Our theme verse for this series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Losing Our Young People

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,607 views

    Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giant Sized Challenges

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    Seeing our challenges from God’s perspective instead of our own.

    Numbers 13, Joshua 14 Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, opens his book with the story of Chippy the Parakeet. Chippy’s cage was being cleaned out one day by his owner when this particular event occurred. Chippy’s owner had the vacuum cleaner out...had the attachments removed...and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Part 3 focuses on the bumblebee.

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like The Bumblebee? Scriptures: Luke 9:51-56; Acts 16:20-25 Introduction As you may recall, I have shared with you previously about the buzzards and the bats. With all of their other capabilities, both have limitations that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

    “The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

    HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

    Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

    Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,244 views

    2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

    Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist