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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Beauty In A Ugly Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    There is some many problems in the church. You can become discouraged. But if you look into the church, you will see more beauty than ever.

    THE BEAUTY IN A UGLY CHURCH TEXT: EPH. 5:26-27 THEME: THERE IS BEAUTY IN AN IMPERFECT CHURCH Sometimes you can see too much of a church. My friend always warned me of this. In ministry you will see the cuts and the blemishes on the church. You will see too much of the people. This was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,744 views

    Inviting the congregation to partner with the new outreach course. revision of sermon preached in the spring.

    Why Jesus Who? September 9, 2007 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The Bridge Illustration: The Bridge Illustration – thanks to the Navigators This illustration has been used to lead thousands of people to Jesus. It is great in that all you need is a writing instrument, and something to write on. A ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Offense Exposed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,223 views

    Offense is not dangerous until we pick it up.

    WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Offense Exposed Sept. 23, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are one of two things a trap needs to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrath Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate the truth that all persons are responsible to acknowledge and know God and to refuse to do so leaves one subject to the wrath of God being revealed in their life rather than receiving the righteousness that comes from God

    Paul has made his point that he is proud of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation. It provides deliverance from the penalty of sin (death) and freedom from sin’s power over us now (it no longer masters us). For in the gospel he points out that a righteousness from God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 20,054 views

    If you would take the car keys away from a drunk then you should witness to a friend. Going - Weeping - Sowing - Reaping. Deathbed quotes illustrate how real hell is. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Pres.

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost Ps. 126:5, 6; II Cor. 4:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendsDieLost.html Would you pull out your garden hose to help save your neighbor from a fire? If you were a doctor, would you be able to tell someone if they had a terminal disease? How about if you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Past, Our Present And Our Future!

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,656 views

    God’s forgiveness for past, present and future

    Movie Titled “Karla Faye Tucker” Plot Outline: On February 3, 1998, Karla Faye Tucker was put to death by the state of Texas, the first woman to be executed in America in 15 years. She was a confessed pick-axe murderer. But in prison, her life dramatically changed through a religious conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,536 views

    This message is taken from John 15:5 and blended with Old Testament references to Israel being the Vine...

    "The Vine" Introduction: Well this morning, we are going to look at the last of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus found in John. So far we have looked at these I AM statements from Jesus: • I am the Bread of life • I am the Light of the World • I am the Door • I am the Good Shepherd • I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    Do you go through difficult trials that don’t seem to have any way out? So did Naomi, but God showed his love and an alternative she hadn’t thought of, like he does with us.

    Ruth was written in perhaps the 2nd half of the 12th century, making it contemporary with Jephthah and Samson of Judges 11 and following. This is important because if you didn’t know that you’d think there’s no way the events could take place concurrently with Judges. Judges is filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How's Your Cq?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    To know how content we are, we must check our "CQ" (Contentment Quotient).

    There’s a story about a yuppie that met an accident. The 911 rescuers found him hysterical. “Oh, no! My Jaguar! My Jaguar!” he cried out. “Why worry about your car?” the rescuers said. “Look! Your arm got fractured because of the accident!” He looked at his arm and cried out, “Oh no! My Rolex! My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,232 views

    To remind the readers that the Lord is patiently waiting at our door, seeking to keep our fellowship.

    AN INVITATION FOR FELLOWSHIP Revelation 3:20 Dr. Harry Ironside used to tell about a group of believers who thought only of "internal fellowship." They had little concern for reaching the lost or for defending the faith against its enemies. In front of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Christmas For Everybody, All Year Long! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    One of the least developed secrets of a thriving healthy church is that if the WHOLE church recognizes and uses their gifts, it will have great impact! God wants to use us, and has specifically designed us to be used for his glory! Part of a series base

    CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYBODY, ALL YEAR LONG! --Love, God 1 Peter 4:10-11 (This was for “Family Sunday” at our church and the sermon, though part of an ongoing series on growing a healthy church, was designed more for the many young children that would be in attendance.) “The last time we had family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving 2007

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    Jesus shows us thanks in all things

    Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2007 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand I have to admit that I have preached from this story before at Thanksgiving, and I’ve mentioned this story in the last 2 out of three sermons! But the reason I return to it is that I can’t get ...read more

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    Avilable Power Of God

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    The same power God demonstrated in the accounts of the Old Testament is available for each and every Christian today.

    I often think that because the historical accounts of God’s power in the Old Testament were so amazing, that we think things like that can’t happen today. Can you imagine watching the Red Sea part, or blowing trumpets causing a stone city to fall down or even witnessing time moving backwards? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Deposit ! ! (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    Ephesians 1:13-14 give us an initial glimpse at what we have ON DEPOSIT in The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God

    Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God(Ephesians) Message Title: On Deposit (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14 (Ephesians 1:13) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel