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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Vanishing Brook Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,535 views

    Servants must always keep their faith in God when going through difficult times.

    THE VANISHING BROOK I KINGS 17:1-9a 17 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” 2 The word of the Lord came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Harmony Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,069 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 I read about a lady, who called long distance to talk with her friend because she was terribly distraught. She told her friend that her church had become a scene right out of the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s movie. “The deacons are fighting-with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013
     | 7,956 views

    Challenges by Paul to the church

    Challenges – Are we ready to step up to Paul’s Challenges? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 I. Challenge to Churches (12-13) a. We are to Respect, Recognize, and Honor our Leaders 1. Senior Pastor 2. Youth Pastor 3. Deacon Leadership aa. Pray for Them • Prayerless pews equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongues 8 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013
     | 4,080 views

    Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century with the Holiness movement.

    Tongues 8 Oct. 3, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A A few weeks ago I taught how there was an unbroken line on gifts through out the history of the church (first century, medieval, modern era.) 1 Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 106,670 views

    Understanding how quickly life goes by and how long eternity is should teaches us to have the right priorities. Getting to know God in a personal way should be our greatest priority in life.

    FIRST THINGS FIRST [NEW YEAR] MATTHEW 6:33 [25-34] Jesus presented evidence that worry is irreverent, for it fails to believe that God is in control, that the God who gave us life is sustaining it. Worry is irrelevant because it does not change things nor help us cope with problems. And worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boasting About Our Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Speak Of A Charge Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 30, 2015
     | 5,139 views

    More like a Bible study from 1, 2 Timothy and Titus (material adapted from the North American Christian Convention Bible study by JK Jones)

    HoHum: Go over (Hopefully sing) Hymn # 479 A Charge to Keep I Have In a recent book, Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns authors C. Edward Spann and Michael E. Williams Sr. note that the title of President George W. Bush’s autobiography, A Charge to Keep, was drawn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Changes Ambitions

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,454 views

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    Paul Changes Ambitions Philippians 3:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ambitions.html "That I may know Him" 1. Knowing Christ is personal. v. 10 Know whom? Him! Christianity is not an 'it,' it's a HIM! This is the difference between us and the world of religion. They are about rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery Babylon In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 8, 2015
     | 3,117 views

    Now we come to the days of Jesus and the church's formation, to see how Babylon relates in that time period.

    PART II: ROME, PAGAN to PAPAL A.D. 100 to A.D. 1300 "We wrestle not against flesh and blood." (Ephesians 6:12) It is not men to whom we look as we seek the origin of the conspiracy against Christ and His church. We worry not whether mere mortals were aware of the part they played in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “a House Of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015
     | 4,934 views

    God’s Presence is found at the place of sacrifice. a Those who are willing to give it all, offer it all, release it all have been blessed to receive ALL of God. b It is this kind of Christian who has allowed God full access to themselves that will make in these last days.

    Manifest Presence Series “A House of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) March 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 (NASB) 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013
     | 5,065 views

    A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

    HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013
     | 3,718 views

    Restoration, is still paramount in the deep south, in a diaspora, that practiced redistribution of wealth and sinned against God, when they took, from their neighbors, and falsely claimed lands and properties that did not belong to them.

    Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Responding To Trouble

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 23, 2013
     | 5,855 views

    This sermon examines two critical question for a believer to understand and apply: 1) Can suffering be God's will for us? -and- 2) How should we act when we know suffering awaits us? (Acts 21)

    Responding to Trouble Acts 21:1-36 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013
     | 5,673 views

    A look at how we should respond when an uncomfortable word of rebuke comes our way.

    [Drama idea: Frame as a cheesy commercial. Three people on a pew, two getting convicted and visibly uncomfortable (squirming, facial agitation), one blithe and unconcerned. After a while, the other two ask him how he’s not bothered. He shows off his steel-toed boots. He got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    He-Devil

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,879 views

    Now, why did Jesus choose Judas to be one of His disciples? Was He such a bad judge of character? Was it a mistake? Of course, Jesus knew from the beginning what would happen. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    He-Devil John 6:66-71 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeDevil.html It's not hard to think of someone named after a disciple. Andrew, Peter, Philip, John, James...Judas? No, that name conjures up negative imagery in our minds. Betrayer - traitor - evil - liar - hypocrite - greedy - devil. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist