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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Peril Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    HAVE YOU EVER AWOKE TO FIND THAT EVERYONE ELSE IN THE HOUSE WAS GONE? NO BIG DEAL? IT WILL BE ONE OF THESE DAYS.

    THE PERIL OF PROCRASTINATION Luke 16:19-31 19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,571 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Jesus calming the sea

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Mark 4:35-41 Job 38:1-11 Peace 35 ¶ On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    This sermon takes the three promises of Jesus in Acts 1 and focuses on the fact that we can Rely on His Promise to REturn. We can be assured that Jesus will come back Personally, Visibly and Suddenly!

    Jesus Promises: I will be Back Acts 1:1-11 Intro.: A. There are some passages in Scripture that as you read them and study them, you really wish you could have been there personally! I would have loved to been there to witness Jesus’ Baptism when God spoke in an audible voice saying this is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

    INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Humans Have Integrity?

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

    When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Forgotten God?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    75% of British people say they believe in God but so few have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is an evangelistic sermon given to a congregation where about a third are not christians yet.

    An article in The New York Times in December 1990 told how a group of 50 Japanese engineers held a religious ceremony at a Buddhist temple to pay their respects to ‘old computer chips’. The chief priest dressed in purple robes, bowed low and chanted as a large tray covered in used parts was placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bud Rose avatar

    Turn On The Power Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    The fifth and final sermon in this series is about using and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 5 “Turn On The Power” Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages called, “We’ve God The Power”. This morning is the final message in that series. The first message, “Where It All Began”, had to do with when and where the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,406 views

    Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

    The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News, Anyone? - Christmas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 210 ratings
     | 17,765 views

    7 Reasons why the good tidings brought by the angel that night were much needed "good news" in this world. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Good News, Anyone? Luke 2:10-14 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn my eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every single headline said, That this ole world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Wisdom Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    believers are to walk in wisdom

    We are going to talk about wisdom today. I thought I would contrast the wisdom of Scripture with the wisdom of the world. Here are a few gems of wisdom I found concerning the wisdom of the world; in a minute I will explain the wisdom of a believer. From the world someone said… Accept that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: Doorway To The Unseen Series

    Contributed by Dale Kesterson on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    Based on themes found in C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this message examines the nature of faith and our belief in the unseen.

    I’ve got to tell you all that I am incredibly excited about this week. For one thing, my first male progeny will likely be born this Friday. But there is another event that has really divided my anticipation. Now many of you know that I have what you might call a mild appreciation for C. S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Johnson avatar

    Narnia: Winter, But Never Christmas:the Curse That Afflicts This Earth Series

    Contributed by Dean Johnson on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,402 views

    The winter controlling Narnia is a picture of the curse that controls our world.

    A Lake Pointe Christmas in Narnia, Sermon #1 “WINTER, BUT NEVER CHRISTMAS: the Curse that Afflicts this Earth” Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 11-27-05 INTRODUCTION: NARNIA IN THE NEWS The fictitious land of Narnia is very much in the news these days. Disney has spent one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    Christmas is about Jesus; not snow, Santa, or presents...

    Matt. 1:18-25 The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas 2003 Intro. When you think of Christmas what do you think about? Snow?, Tree?, presents?, cookies?, shopping?, giving and receiving presents?, family? Santa Clause and Rudolph?, Read text. The focus of this text is not on the "how" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Krieger avatar

    Narnia: Choices In The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Mark Krieger on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    This is the second message in a three week series on the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    This message is the second of a three part series on Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The "SLIDES" below are power point slides used during the message. The picture slides were copied from web sites or scanned from an illustrated book on the Chronicles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational