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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Nehemiah - Just An Ordinary Guy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    In every church there are 3 kinds of people: 1. Destructionists 2. Obstructionists 3. Constructionists ... Nehemiah is the perfect example of how to be the latter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Nehemiah-Just An Ordinary Guy Nehemiah 1:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NehemiahOrdinaryGuy.html The Bible sometimes compares the building of a work of God [church] with the building of a building. Acts 9:31 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Building Resumes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
     | 7,073 views

    Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

    The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Building Resumes Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
     | 7,267 views

    Sermon 10 in the Series. (Ezra chapter 5) After the locals first attempted to stop the work on the Temple, they then tried to compromise the work on the Temple. "Let us build with you" was their cry. When Jerubabbel and Jeshua refused, they harrassed them

    The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing And Recognising God When He Speaks To Us

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    We all hear and experience God in different ways with some it is through thoughts, feelings, inner voices we have to recognise God’s voice and respond to it.

    Christianity is unique among religions, for it alone offers a personal relationship with the Creator beginning here and now, and lasting throughout eternity. Jesus declared, “This is eternal life – that they may know God” (Jn. 17:2). Unfortunately, many in the Church miss the great blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Storm At Sea

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    Lessons that we can learn when we are going through the storms of life.

    Theory Before Practice In Mark 4:35-41, we find an interesting story about Jesus and the disciples. Here we find them crossing the Sea of Galilee, in order to accomplish an important ministry in the region of the Gerasenes. This episode, in the lives of Jesus and his disciples, is sandwiched ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 7, 2013
     | 10,056 views

    CHristians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God's plan to make Christ known in and for the world.

    Title: Why I Am a Christian Text: Ephesians 3:1-12 Thesis: Christians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God’s plan (to make him known in and for) the world. Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,029 views

    How can we get to the point that we are able to forgive each other’s sins, all of those sins, from the bottom of our hearts?

    Right here at the beginning of this sermon, let us quietly and honestly ask whether we know anyone from our own circle of friends and family whom we have not forgiven for some wrong that person might have done us; a person from whom we once separated ourselves in anger—perhaps not even in open ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Persuading Or Evading

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 11, 2012
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     | 6,644 views

    The apostle Paul said, let every man be persuaded in his own mind. Are you fully persuaded in your mind? Can a person be truly saved if they believe Jesus died for their sins but not believe that Jesus walked on water?

    Persuading or Evading? Pray. This morning I want to ask you a very simple question. As you live in this world as a child of God and come into contact with people every day of your life, Are you Persuading or Evading? Many times throughout the New Testament, the apostle Paul would use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit. It is self in control by the Spirit of God. We need to acknowledge our need of God's grace. We need to watch and pray.

    In the book, The Three Edwards, Thomas Costain described the life of Raynald III, a 14-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    part 2 in a series about our being at war with satan.

    2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Under Attack June 3, 2012 Have you ever had anything stolen from you? Maybe it was money, or it was material possessions, it could have been a friend or family member. Or maybe you had something destroyed in a fire or tornado. Or possibly someone destroyed something you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Believe Is To Partake

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2009
     | 3,172 views

    This messages conveys the idea that when we believe in or trust in someone we become a part of that person.

    Text: “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him” (Philippians 1:29). If we believe in someone or in something, we tend to place a great trust in the person or the thing. That person becomes a good friend or associate and we would go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Believe 21 - Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 7,404 views

    The final 10 weeks cover Christian virtues, most from the Fruit of the Spirit. Today is Love.

    Believe 21: Love April 12, 2015 1 John 4:7-21 In her famous song, Tina Turner said “love is nothing more than a second hand emotion.” Of course, the Beatles told us, “all you need is love.” While Elvis said, “love me tender.” Of course, the best love song of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Honey Or "Sweetness In Bitter Times”

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019
     | 7,899 views

    You and I know that honey is perhaps the sweetest thing that nature can produce; and a rock is one of the hardest things in nature. So, here we have sweetness coming out of hardness. This is one of God’s promises, and you should claim it for yourself.

    LOOKING FOR THE HONEY “Sweetness in Bitter Times” Psalm 81:16 “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.” Most travelers who have visited Palestine in summer have had their attention directed to the abundance of honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Need For Rest Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018
     | 7,839 views

    Ruth finds rest as a result of indicating to Boaz that she wants him to be her Kinsman-Redeemer. The road of redemption is bringing security for Ruth.

    Message Ruth 3:1-18 “The Need For Rest” Do you ever have those days when you are just “tired”. It might be from physical exhaustion. It might by spiritual exhaustion. Maybe you have just been through a difficult time and life has not gone as you have expected and you just need some rest. We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Grace: God’s Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. THIS MESSAGE SPEAKS ABOUT GOD'S GREAT LOVE FOR US.

    GRACE: GOD’S GIFT OF LOVE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. I’M SURE THAT THIS WEEK THERE WILL BE MILLIONS OF BOXES OF CANDY, FLOWERS, AND CARDS PURCHASED FOR YOUR SPECIAL VALENTINE. I’M REMINDED OF A STORY OF A BOY WHO HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist