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  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Sermon 1: The Gathering Storm Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 150 ratings
     | 25,017 views

    While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, His formidable anger took many by surprise. He sharply rebuked the religious leaders in Israel for turning their

    The Gathering Storm Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Receiving Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    This sermon seeks to explain our new relationship with God in terms of Four Reasons you need reconciliation and Four Results you receive in reconciliation.

    With Super Tuesday coming around the corner, can you feel the fireworks flaming? You can hear the rhetoric heating up as candidates fire back and forth. The final debates ended Wednesday night and Thursday night leading up to Tuesday’s primary elections. However, the hostility hasn’t ended has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    God's Faithful Blessings P1 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,803 views

    We will begin our study of Ephesians by looking into the blessings that God provides us.

    “God’s Faithful Blessings 1"Ephesians 1:3-6 Heavenly Holy Has made us His Children F.E. Marsh has spoken of some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Eph.1:6). An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Getting Ready For The Cross

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    Jesus will be the Passover Lamb! The ANNOUNCING of the cross, the ARRANGING of the cross, the ANOINTING for the cross. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Getting Ready for the Cross Matthew 26:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GettingReadyForTheCross.html I. The Announcing of the Cross – by Christ v. 1-2 Jesus tells His disciples that He will be crucified in 2 days at the Passover Feast. It was a lamb that was killed at the first Passover when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Spiritual Laws

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    God has established spiritual laws that can change our circumstances. These spiritual laws, like all laws, are designed to bless us, but they only do so as we submit ourselves to them.

    Our lives are constantly being effected by civil laws, natural laws, and spiritual laws. Some laws will take precedence over others. We might establish a civil law that says it’s perfectly legal to drive 55 MPH on a curvy road, but if the road becomes covered with ice, the natural law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate that Christ’s own righteousness is imputed to those who believe thus, enabling the believer to live the Christ life like God designed it be lived.

    Martin Luther a German monk and theologian dealt the symbolic blow that began the Protestant Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. That document contained an attack on abuses by popes and the sale of indulgences by church officials. But Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Interests Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    What are the interests of Jesus? What are His main concerns?

    Sermon for CATM – Thanksgiving Sunday – October 12, 2008 Today’s passage is challenging because Paul spends some time here speaking of personal concerns, things that hint at some key relationships in the early church, and some of the drama that he was dealing with on a personal level. So within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Where Man Rules, God Will Overule Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,694 views

    The Bible often teaches and illustrates the doctrine of God’s providence; His providence should be a source of great comfort and instruction for every believer.

    “What rotten luck I’ve been having lately!” “I’m having a bad day!” “Oh, well, whatever will be will be, and there’s nothing that we can do about it!” You’ve probably heard people say all of these statements. Perhaps you’ve even said or thought something similar yourself at times. But all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Faith That Obeys

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    Faith is evidenced and strengthened by our obedience to God and His commands.

    A Faith That Obeys Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:7 (Gen. 6:1-8) Key verse: Hebrews 11:7 – By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Premise: Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 3-Only To Miracles" Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    In our past-paced world, a miracle is on its way despite frustrations,hopelessness, bad reports,economic plunge,financial difficulty... Jesus addressed the crisis by His 3-Only to Miracles.

    Jairus is one of the highest ranking religious leader in Capernaum. If there is anyone who needs to be the first in everything? It was he. He has influence. But is that what matters most in this life? This story will answer what is the most important in every person’s life. Not money. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Jericho - When Your World Drastically Changes Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,212 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this, forth message in the series Pastor Terry asks us to consider what to d

    Jericho is a small rural town in Kansas. This sleepy little town awoke on day to learn that the world as they had known it had changed forever. Somewhere in the distance, possibly as far a Denver, an atomic bomb had been detonated. What was worse, with all communication and electricity down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles La Porte avatar

    The Life Of Esther Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,926 views

    this two part series looks at the life of Esther and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

    Esther 2:1-17 Life Lessons From The Life Of Esther: 1. SHE WENT FROM MYRTLE TO STAR! This man (Mordecai) had a beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, also known as Esther. Esther 2:7 Abihail and his wife (who would soon die and leave their daughter an orphan to be raised by her cousin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Unlimited Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 21, 2008
     | 5,298 views

    God’s grace is extended to us. It is not something you earn or deserve. The Lord has the right to give it as He sees fit.

    UNLIMITED GRACE OF GOD MATTHEW 20:1-16 INTRO TURN TO MATTHEW 20:1-16 THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT BEING FAIR AND JUST. BUT I THINK IF WE LOOK AT IT THROUGH THE EYES OF THE LORD, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Demons Among Us

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    If demons are real what does that mean to us?

    Demons in our midst Mark 5:1-17 (NIV) Run the story 1. Jesus was on his way across the Sea of Galilee and a storm came a. Jesus rebukes it and it stops 2. Then he land in the region of Gad-ar-re-nos a. A man possessed meets him at the shore. i. We don’t know why mark only record one man when ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Earl Graston avatar

    Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

    Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational