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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013
     | 5,674 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

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    A Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    Salvation is through the grace of Jesus Christ. Some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things like not only should you accept Jesus, but you need be baptized, or you need to be confirmed, or you need to take the Lord's Supper.

    JUL 28 2013PM A Model of Love Acts 15:22-35 The great decree of salvation issued by the early church should have settled the issue forever. There is no question; salvation is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. But some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,865 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,739 views

    Armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

    Shield of Faith Ephesians 6:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/shieldoffaith.html "Above all" = more important than the other articles in the armor as we dress for success. But why? Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: When you put on the breastplate of righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Throne Room

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,613 views

    Heaven: a place of eternal rest and for so many filled with wonder and curiosity. If you are a believer in Christ, surely you've wondered at least once, "What will my first moments before the Throne be like?"

    The Throne Room Revelation, Part 4, Revelation 4:1-11 (Ezekiel 1 also) Introduction - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” -- We ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 106,672 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    He-Devil

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,880 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

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    Acts 6-7 - Stephen, The Greatness Of A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    Stephen is the embodiment of godliness. Let us be humble enough to serve. Put the needs of others before self. Stay faithful to God no matter what.

    There was a need in the church. With the growing number and increasing needs, one aspect of the ministry was neglected. • In the daily distribution of food, some widows were being overlooked. • They needed some people to oversee the “daily distribution of food” (6:1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose Of The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,175 views

    God has established the theocratic pattern of government for His people. In every case where man allowed God to govern as He saw fit, there was peace, prosperity, and stability among the people of God.

    The Purpose of the Local Church Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013
     | 3,719 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
     | 5,857 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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    The Character Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    What the N.T. church was like

    “The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,669 views

    Characteristics of the early church

    “The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    She Never Found Paul Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,401 views

    An introductory sermon on Romans and grace (4 fears and misunderstandings comes from Ron Forseth [http://www.sermoncentral.com/document_extras/RonForseth_09_11_06.asp] and 4 appropraite responses comes from Richard Beam in the Lookout Magazine)

    Introduction: Genelle Guzman McMillan wanted a change from her home in Trinidad, so she moved to New York in 1998. In order to stay in New York, McMillan knew she needed to get a good, steady job. She couldn’t believe it when she was hired at one of the World Trade Towers and was excited as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The World Needs Now Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,872 views

    Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls.

    I Look Within (2.10-17) A Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls. 1 Haggai was about to preach his third which started with two illustrations about spiritual health (v.12,13) that he directs to the priests. a IL. This week, former V.P. Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist