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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,549 views

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    Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Verdict On Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
     | 4,498 views

    Look at 3 NT Scriptures and then give some advice for those who struggle with this (Title and Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family and information from Christopher Yuan, website: www.christopheryuan.com/‎)

    HoHum: “The Birdcage.” A 1996 movie where the actors Robin Williams & Nathan Lane play the parts of a homosexual couple, & Gene Hackman plays a conservative politician who messes up their gay lifestyle. Reviewing the movie, Time magazine called it a “warm, humorous, family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So What Love? Don't Throw Away Hard To Love People!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2016
     | 4,624 views

    Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH...I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- I FEEL A SERMON I CAN NEVER PREACH OF AMAZING GRACE.

    SO WHAT LOVE? WILL WE THROW AWAY THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH... I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bent Out Of Shape

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016
     | 9,082 views

    Jesus knew that rules are important, but he knew that the needs of people are more important. You and I need to learn that lesson as well. Whenever we see someone in need, the most important thing is to help them, no matter when or where it may be.

    To help you understand the importance of the reading we just heard from Luke’s Gospel, I’m going to do something unusual. I’m going to bend over. As you can see, this is not a very comfortable position for me. I could easily stay bent over like this for a few minutes, but what if ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    “kingdom Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,715 views

    Christ-followers are called to be more than good church-goers; we're to be kingdom disciples.

    Today, we’re starting of series on kingdom living. Our goal is to stimulate a kingdom vision that will enable us, as a church, to dream, think, and move beyond the church-box paradigm. Christ calls us to be more than good church-goers; He calls us to be kingdom disciples. In the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul In Corinth Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018
     | 5,074 views

    The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

    Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting God In Tough Times

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,738 views

    Trusting God

    Sermon Manuscript Topic: Trusting God in Tough Times Text: Exodus 2 (NIV) Good Morning Brothers and Sister, What a joy it is to worship the Lord together this morning! Illustration – the story of Holocaust By the mid 1930’s Hitler’s Germany began a campaign to persecute, imprison, and kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Fool Am I? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018
     | 5,291 views

    Solomon offers us some realizations about the fool — realizations that can help us deal with foolish people, deliver us from being fools, or help find our way from foolishness to wisdom.

    What Kind of Fool Am I? (Proverbs 26:1, 3-12) 1. Arrogance and foolishness go together. A strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of Morris, one of the older workmen. After several minutes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Book Of Jude Part 5 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,845 views

    Headstrong and brazen, the apostates speak disrespectfully in areas of which they are ignorant. They do not realize that in any ordered society, there must be authority and there must be subjection to authority. And so they surge forward and swagger . . .

    Part 5 (3/6/18) A Lesson for Today’s believers The apostasy of these ungodly people was abundantly evident, but Jude urges caution in pronouncing judgment on such ungodliness. Michael, the great archangel, was entrusted with great authority by the Lord Jehovah. According to Jewish tradition found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Tells Us To Share

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 views

    after Jesus' resurrection, early Christians began to live together for mutual benefit

    Acts 4:32-35 Would all the children come forward and join me, and any of those young at heart, regardless of their age? This is the first Sunday after Easter, and Jesus is no longer there to lead the disciples or the people. They are all sad and kind of lost and missing Him. We heard in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    When Jesus Is Lifted Up

    Contributed by Purity Cruz on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,724 views

    When Jesus is lifted up, He will draw all men to God. What are the results and benefits men shall experience after His Crucifixion. A message prepared in preparation and in celebration of the Holy Week. To meditate on His goodness and his mercies.

    When Jesus Is Lifted Up? Purity Cruz 23 March 2016 JOHN 12:31, 32 Sermon: John 12:31, 32 (NIV) 31“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Unstoppable Growth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,508 views

    What will it take for the concept of unreached people to become totally intolerable for us in the church?

    Unstoppable Growth Mark 4:21-34 Rev. Brian Bill May 14-15, 2016 David Platt, author of several books, including Radical, is now the president of the Southern Baptist’s International Foreign Mission Board. Beth and I heard him preach a sermon about a month ago that crushed me. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resucitó

    Contributed by Samuel Reyes on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    Una de las experiencias menos probables que podamos tener en común es la de ser testigos de la resurrección de alguien en particular de entre los muertos. Posiblemente podemos contar con los dedos de una mano y nos sobrarían dedos a los que entre nosotros

    Resucitó Hechos 2:29-33 Objetivo: Desafiar a la congregación a creer en la doctrina fundamental de la resurrección como eje y paradigma de la obra de Dios en nuestro medio. Introducción: Una de las experiencias menos probables que podamos tener en común es la de ser testigos de la resurrección de ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Regular Reminder

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 2, 2014
     | 4,037 views

    The Lord's Supper is a powerful, practical reminder of the Lord, the Mission, and the People of God.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, "Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,107 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

    Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist