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  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Truth At The Table Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
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     | 11,426 views

    Exploring the important truths that Jesus' disciples discovered and experienced during the Last Supper...

    We are beginning a new series that will lead us right to Easter Sunday morning. We will be looking at different moments and people from the Lord’s Super all the way to the actual crucifixion of Jesus. This morning, we are going to put ourselves in the place of the disciples as Jesus shared His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 20, 2017
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    Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in my life?

    Many of us seem to neglect the Holy Spirit and don’t really think of Him as a real person or being, but He is. He has been forgotten by this nation or totally misunderstood, or both. Jesus gave of himself, by sending us His Spirit, in the hopes that He would unite us. But, instead of being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017
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    This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

    SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Joy In The Hard Things Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2017
     | 10,668 views

    Philippians is a manual on living in joy. Here is how we live with joy in the hard things.

    Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. One of the major themes in the book of Philippians is joy. The words “joy” or “rejoice” are to be found in all four chapters of the book. ( 1:4,18, 25,26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cats Never Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 11, 2017
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     | 7,252 views

    In other words, when it comes to forgiving others, don't act like a cat!

    24C Cats never forgive. Scientists have observed conciliatory behavior in many different animal species, like gorillas, goats, and hyenas, whom often follow confrontations with friendly behavior like embracing or rubbing noses. The only species that has so far failed to show outward signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In Exchange For Your Soul

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017
     | 7,608 views

    Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 6,953 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Story 27 Son-Rise In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2014
     | 3,407 views

    The resurrection of Jesus not only proves his claims and his power, it impacts our daily living.

    1. Misplaced Body Sixty-four-year-old Herzlinde Eissler had been admitted to a hospital in Austria with stomach pains. Several days later she left the hospital and was shocked when she discovered why her family had not visited her during her stay. The hospital had made a mistake and told her family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Study Of The Acts Of The Apostles Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 4,516 views

    The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles

    The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The fifth book of the New Testament is a book of history. Acts is the earliest history ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Study Of First And Second Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
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    The Study Of First and Second Thessalonians

    The Study Of First and Second Thessalonians 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Thessalonica was a large and prosperous city in Macedonia. It was located on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Innkeeper

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 22, 2013
     | 4,187 views

    A short drama about what the Innkeeper might have said if given the chance

    This is a drama type sermon, more like a monologue than anything else. Have someone explain that the sermon they are about to become a part of may be a little different than what they are used to (This is especially helpful if you have visitors or you’re at a new church) Have this person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freed To Love And Service

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 5,137 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service Galatians 5:13-18 Thesis – The freedom Christ Promises is the freedom to love and serve others/Spirit empower serving. The Christina concept of freedom is not the freedom to do anything you want or desire to do. True ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Sure

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,092 views

    BE SURE

    Numbers 32:16-33 BE SURE 23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. I. BE SURE OF YOUR SIN - IT WILL FIND YOU OUT. Num. 32:23 A. Judas—Matt. 26:24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Parents Owe Their Children

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    Devotion. Direction. Discipline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

    What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marching With A Mission!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2013
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     | 6,270 views

    The body of christ gets her marching orders from the commander and chiief, Jesus CHrist. It is high time to instill an urgency and retore Great commission as our passion for the church existence. We will explore key factors in Marching with a mission.

    MARCHING WITH A MISSION I. OBEY THE GREAT COMMISSION MARK 61:15-16 "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who believes not will be lost." Its time to go across the street before we go across the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church