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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 17,298 views

    Good for this time of continuing war...Eye-opening scriptures to help lay people understand why war is sometimes necessary, and sometimes even recommended by God. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

    World War Won! Prov. 14:34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarAndFreedom.html Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. We take our freedom for granted. Here we sit today, praying, singing, fellowshipping, worshipping God together, reading His Word…w/out fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Was Jude Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,652 views

    Exposition of Jude 3-4

    Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008
     | 6,874 views

    Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

    Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Worship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    Exposition of Psalm 5 about David spending some time in the morning in worship of God

    Text: Psalm 5:1-12, Title: Personal Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Lew’s comments about Jesus only making disciples of those who want to be discipled, A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,654 views

    #1 in series, about religious leaders who followed the Law but did it without love.

    Matthew 27:32-43 – Were You There? #1 – Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) This morning, as a build-up to Resurrection Day on April 24, I am beginning a series called Were You There? These messages will cause us to look at the witnesses of Jesus’ crucifixion, and hopefully see ourselves in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Trap Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    We need to pursue peace with our brothers and sisters.

    WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Escaping the Trap Nov. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Get their attention B Today, all of these messages will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Name

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,456 views

    Christmas sermon.

    What’s in a name? Isaiah 9:6 Intro: One of the most difficult times I think we had in pre-child birth days, especially with Regan, was in picking a name. When we had the ultrasound done it was probably about a week or two too early and when the doctor looked he said, “Looks like a girl...no wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Declaration Of Divine Affection

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,407 views

    We need to accept the truth that God loves us.

    Intro: 1. Phillip Keller wrote about a border collie that he bought to herd sheep for him. The collie was inexpensive because it was an ill-tempered and unpredictable dog. The dog was less then friendly and did not trust him. At sometime it had been abused and badly neglected. He had to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Another Visit To Corinth Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
     | 3,015 views

    The background of Corinth, the character of the city, Paul’s association with the Corinthian church, reasons to study 2 Corinthians, and an examination of the salutation, 1:1-2.

    ANOTHER VISIT TO CORINTH January 13, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Introduction- How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Charismatics/Pentecostals: Ten. One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

    “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Me . . . O, And You, Too Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013
     | 4,425 views

    We want (maybe even expect) forgiveness from God; but when it comes to giving forgiveness, it is harder than we might think. Jesus reminds us that our receiving forgiveness hinges on our giving of it.

    1. Peace Child Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled "The Peace Child." He writes how in translating the Scriptures into the native tribesmen language, he could find no words to express how Jesus Christ came to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Mess With The Message

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 3, 2013
    based on 50 ratings
     | 21,359 views

    The Gospel Message Needs No Additions. Distorting the Gospel Message is a Serious Offense. Beloved in Christ, Only the Gospel "Saves".

    For Those Nor Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. The readings for this day were 1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 96: 1-9; Galatians 1:1-12 and Luke 7: 11-17 "One of the most frequently used terms in the Christian faith is ...."The Gospel." Amazingly ... few ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

    How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Road Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,341 views

    This is the fifth message in a series on the life of Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God calls us to choose the road of obedience even when it is the most difficult way.

    Most of us will accept the idea that God has a plan for our lives. However, we often struggle with the notion that God could use us in a significant way to impact the Kingdom. Why do we have this struggle? Because we know what we are really like and we know our failures. Needless to say it takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ