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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Beautiful Lady

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008
     | 4,395 views

    A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

    Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

    ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Death Invades A Congregation Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008
     | 18,321 views

    Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

    Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Walking Headlong Into Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.

    Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Life Interrupted!!! Series

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,695 views

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

    When Tragedy Occurs (Why do bad things happen to good people?) By R. Neal Gracey - assisted by commentaries and expositors JOB 1:1-19 12 years ago a singer named Kurt Cobain took his own life. Before Kurt killed himself with a shotgun, he was filled with bitterness and anger. Why? He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 62,703 views

    God has call us to serve God’s purpose in our Generation.

    Title: Serving God’s purpose in your Generation Text: Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay; Introduction God has a purpose for every generation. For Martin Luther, God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Mt Evererst Of Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    Exposition of Neh 12:27-47 regarding the dedication ceremony of the walls

    Text: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Title: The Mt. Everest of Nehemiah, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about the Grand Finale of different fireworks shows B. Background to passage: Recap the whole book—news about Jerusalem, brokenness and seeking the Lord, planning, securing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Harvest Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,258 views

    How could this be? A river of blood 4’ deep for 200 miles? Because you reap WHAT you sow, you reap LATER than you sow, & you reap MORE than you sow. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Last Harvest Rev. 14:9-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LastHarvest.html v. 9-13 These are among the most graphic of verses in the Bible about life after death. The Lamb who came as a sheep to the slaughter is coming back as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. …let’s have a preview of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Praise To Persecution Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,339 views

    This sermon is to remind us that people can praise our work one moment, then persecute us the next.

    FROM PRAISE TO PERSECUTION Acts 14:8-20 As we looked at these very scriptures on last week, it was moved in my spirit that the Lord was not through with the text. Last week we saw these great men of God taking the gospel message into the cities of Derby and Lystra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defense Or Offense? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007
     | 6,184 views

    Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

    Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations For Renewal Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 7:1-53 about the preparations for Revival by Nehemiah

    Text: Nehemiah 7:1-73, Title: Foundations for Renewal, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Dr. A. T. Pierson says that there has never been a revival in any country or locality that did not begin with united prayer…Jeremiah Lampheer began a small prayer meeting in Manhattan. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Or Celebrity? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    What were the disciples arguing about? Who would get to wash the others feet? Who would clean the ancient toilets? No, they were arguing over who would be the greatest. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Servant or Celebrity? Matthew 18:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org.sermons/ServantCelebrity.html The church is people, and so it is natural that most problems in the church are between people. And most problems involving people are the result of one of these 3 things: miscommunication, wounded pride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Doyle avatar

    Will God Sue America For A Divorce?

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    America has lost her way.

    Will God Sue America for Divorce? As I stand behind this Holy Desk this morning, my heart Aches for the USA that I Gave 20 years of my life defending as a member of the Armed Services. This is a sermon I never thought I would have to preach, but America has lost her way. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Foretells His Death And Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    Part 12:The Great Commission - ...I must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and I must be killed and on the third day be raised to life...

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Jesus Foretells His death Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 30th 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” March 30th – Grace Steadman April 6th – Lori Ulman April ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church