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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 11,825 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Church Still Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
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     | 8,302 views

    With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

    Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When God Became A Man

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,551 views

    First in new series from John's Gospel. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When God Became a Man John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameMan.html It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! But I'm pleased today to begin a major new series in John's Gospel. King Solomon stood in the lavish temple he had built and said, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #13- Rapture And Tribulation Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are surely signs of the last days that the Bible describes. The next thing to happen on God's calendar is the rapture of the True Church, followed by t

    #13- Rapture and Tribulation~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-6-12 Today we'll say a few things to do with the catching up of the True Church and the seven year Tribulation. As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Versus Wrong (How Can We Know)

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,810 views

    This sermons explains how we are to know right from wrong if we do not have a clear cut "Thou Shalt" or "Thou shalt not."

    RIGHT VERSUS WRONG How Can We Know? 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 INTRODUCTION: My job, as your pastor, is to shepherd this flock. In that I have to do many of the same things a real shepherd of real sheep would do. He GUIDES them… to water, food, and safety He PROTECTS them from outside dangers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012
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    Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

    DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Only A Test

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 7,644 views

    The account of the binding of Isaac is not only a significant one to the Jewish people, it is essential to Christians. There are key applications regarding our faith in and trust of God.

    1. Three Military recruiters were each given 10 minutes at a high school assembly to pitch their particular branch of the armed forces. The Navy recruiter spoke 12 minutes; the Army recruiter spoke 18 minutes, leaving the Marine with no time. The principal felt bad, so he allowed the marine 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fire And The Calf

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012
     | 3,340 views

    God told Joshua the reason He would not answer their prayers or protect Israel was because "there is sin in the camp". I believe that is true for the church and Christians today. If you're afraid to preach sin... don't look at this one.

    Sin in the Camp Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today... sin in the camp.... Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    HE IS A RISEN SAVIOUR!

    THE FAITH FACTOR Part 2 : "Faith Knows Jesus is Alive!" There is so much on my heart that I want to share with you, that I just couldn’t wait for later to send this next message out. With Easter just around the corner, it is most important to know, that for faith to work in JESUS, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Resurrection Protocol

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,324 views

    A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

    A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Easter And "Identity Crisis"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    Easter message woven around the "Identification" theme.

    OF EASTER AND “IDENTITY CRISIS” Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Reactions To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,482 views

    The reactions we see concerning the empty tomb speaks volumes to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • REWIND SLIDE • SLIDE #1 • What an exciting day! Today as we come together to worship our great God, we also celebrate the event that changed EVERYTHING! • As our clip reminds us that the resurrection changes everything. • The resurrection of Jesus changed my life. Had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “love Gains The Upper Hand” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,846 views

    The real Christmas Story is a love Story. This final sermon focuses on how God's love won out.

    I. I saw a Christmas cartoon this week which places one the wise men on his camel heading to Bethlehem and the caption depicts some of our concerns in this season."I hope I took the price tag off the frankincense before I wrapped it.” A. The real Christmas story is a love story. 1. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,673 views

    An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

    Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Putting Satan In His Place

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 13, 2012
     | 5,401 views

    This lesson is an Introduction of a scriptural study of how Jesus destroys the works of the devil. What are demons doing in the Bible and in the world today? Let’s let the word of God tell us and teach us.

    Putting Satan in His Place In Matthew, Mark and Luke, one of the earliest signs of Jesus’ authority and identity was demonstrated when he drove out demons or evil spirits. Today’s lesson is a continuation of our series on how Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. I’m sure all of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ