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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    "Liberty: Our Precious Possession”

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,073 views

    As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, guilt and pen

    “Liberty: Our Precious Possession” (Galatians 5:1-15) As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,414 views

    We run around in our lives looking for peace and rest - but when we see the promise of rest that God promises in Jesus sometimes we hesitate to "seal the deal." Let Him give you rest for your soul!

    "I’d love to rest - if I only wasn’t so busy." That’s a statement a lot of us could make. Our society is one of constant motion and activity - if we aren’t always doing something we feel useless and worthless. This can invade our spiritual lives as well. We feel like if we aren’t always "on" and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The War Has Begun

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    This brief sermon was written to be delivered at a special prayer service scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following a war with Iraq.

    THE WAR HAS BEGUN A meditation for a special service of prayer scheduled to be held at 7 PM on the day following the day America attacks Iraq. Psalm 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,952 views

    Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 17,200 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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    The Ninth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,973 views

    What does it mean not to bear false witness? Does this commandment have a larger scope?

    INTRODUCTION Famous American Fibs - The check is in the mail. - I’ll start my diet tomorrow. - We service what we sell. - Give me your number and the doctor will call you right back. - Money cheerfully refunded. - One size fits all. - This offer limited to the first 100 people who call in. - Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Will Be Done

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,420 views

    Are these just words that we pray? Do we really want God’s will to be done? Do you understand what is involved in doing God’s will?

    YOUR WILL BE DONE! Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: This morning would you stand and join me in reciting the model prayer more commonly known as “the Lord’s Prayer”. “Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done...” Wait! Stop! Did you hear what you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The Heretics Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    Exposition of Jude 22-23

    Text: Jude 22-23, Title: Winning the Heretics, Date/Place: 10/14/06, LSCC, AM A. Opening illustration: May 26, 2002, Memorial Day weekend, a barge pilot passed out and hit a bridge span of I-40 over the Arkansas River. This accident dropped a 600 foot span of the bridge 62 feet into the swift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Testimony Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    The entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the testimony of how God restored sinful man through His Son Jesus Christ.

    The Testimony of Scripture Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The Bible...is the one supreme source of revelation of the meaning of life, the nature of God and spiritual nature and needs of men. It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in the way of peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Stepping Out On Faith

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,330 views

    A sermon on the importance of trusting God

    Stepping Out On Faith Esther 4:1-17 Prayer Introduction Many of us say that we live by faith, that we have faith in God to do what He says He will do. But when it comes time to answer that call, to live that life that He calls us to live we fail to completely trust Him. It is hard for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorials

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 22,773 views

    A sermon for Memorial day

    Joshua 4 What a strange memorial we find in our text! A stack of twelve large stones standing in a heap seems strange. They had been taken from the Jordan when Joshua and the Hebrews had crossed over the riverbed en route to Canaan. God had dried up the river so His people could cross over, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Faith To Overcome Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision

    We began this year discovering what God has to teach us from the Book of Nehemiah. - Where we find a calling I believe is appropriate for this new year; a calling to fresh starts… fresh starts for the unfinished walls of our personal lives and the vision God has given us as a fellowship... in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

    What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Seeing Satan In Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

    SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    What's The Word

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    This is a sermon the gives us 5 things about "The WORD of GOD" and what it is and what it does.

    What’s the word? Proverbs 30:5-6 Have you ever been somewhere in some situation and heard the statement, “What’s the word?” Maybe it’s been where you have been sitting in the waiting room and someone comes out with what you hope to be an update. You ask, “What’s the word?” Maybe it is a delay in ...read more

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