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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Slave For Christ Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 6,447 views

    Part 10 focuses on Paul's conversion and his ability to prove that jesus was in fact the true Messiah.

    A Slave for Christ Part 10 Scriptures: Acts 9:18-31 Introduction: Several weeks ago I shared with you a story of a man who had abused and murdered people and got away with it. He was never arrested or paid any recompense from his crimes. Before many of you found out that I was referring to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Face Of Fear-Joseph Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 6,356 views

    “What is the gospel?” Well, Paul defined it for us. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the

    6-23-03 Title: The Face of Fear: Joseph Scripture Reading: “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Patient, Brothers! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 311 ratings
     | 66,684 views

    This text tells us what it takes to be patient in this life. 1- Consider the farmer 2- Don’t grumble 3- Remember Job

    INTRO.- ILL.- More and more doctors are running their practices like an assembly lines. One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness, Celebration And Embrace - Father's Day

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 4, 2012
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    Even if our kids are old and have families of their own, they still look at us as their father, and their relationship with the God of the Universe is shaped by our character.

    Forgiveness, Celebration, and Embrace Father’s Day June 17, 2012 Intro: I find father’s day quite a difficult day to preach. There are lots of reasons – first is the great diversity in our various experience of father. Some here today had wonderful, affectionate, Godly fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God's Tree Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 8, 2012
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     | 22,756 views

    The olive tree, cultivated in groves or orchards throughout Palestine, was an accepted emblem of Israel. Ones connection to God's tree brings great blessing. Yet the blessings that salvation provides are not a ground for boasting but rather should cause t

    ROMANS 11: 17-24 GOD'S TREE [Isaiah 56:3-8] Chapter 11 has been addressing the place of Israel in salvation history. Despite all Israel's faults, she has never been less than God's chosen means of bringing blessing to the world, and everything else that He has chosen to do must be seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2012
     | 6,637 views

    Satan, his attacks, alertness, self-controll

    “CAUTION” 1 Peter 5: 8 (p859) July 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I found one of my favorite slideshows online while preparing for this message…it was entitled….”Today Ridiculous Caution Signs” Want to see “them? Well, I’m going to show them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011
    based on 89 ratings
     | 33,043 views

    Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

    OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Hope Seems Lost

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011
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     | 11,339 views

    This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

    When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
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    The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

    So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

    The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Evaluating The Cost Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Following Jesus is not easy, be ready for the long haul

    35. Who is Jesus? May 08st, 2011 (Mother’s Day) Evaluating the Cost Happy Mother’s day to all of our moms, we have a really special text for you today as we continue in our series through the gospel of Luke. Grace is free. Salvation is expensive. We spend a lot of time in the church ...read more

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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Who Is Worthy To Open The Book?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 19,994 views

    It's the title deed to the earth, and the devil, the god of this world, is currently in possession of it, but not for long! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    WHO IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK? REV. 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoIsWorthy.html Rev. 5 tells us of a scroll in heaven which is sealed w/ 7 seals. There is no way we could over-emphasize the importance of this scroll. The fact that it was sealed 7 times speaks to its importance, for in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JB Hall avatar

    Beautiful Scars

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011
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     | 19,865 views

    This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

    Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Forgiveness--Why Should I Forgive

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,609 views

    This sermon deals with the choice between holding a grudge and choosing to forgive.

    Forgiveness—Why Should I Forgive Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 12:9-21 GNLCC 7/3/2011 Today we start a new series on the Apps For Life. Apps is short for Applications, which are programs that you can run on your smart phone to help you in life. There are are Apps to help you count ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,823 views

    Do you really mean it when you say, “Thy kingdom come?

    Later on this morning we are all going to say together some very familiar words. We are going to say, “Thy kingdom come“. But I want to ask you to stop and think. Do we really mean it? Do YOU really mean it? I was recently talking to a friend I’ll call Tina who confessed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed