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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,985 views

    The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

    Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The History Of "Teenager" Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,098 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    The Rebelution The History of “teenager” Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12 Illustration – the elephant and the rope I. The history of “Teenager” A. The term teenager has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Scrooge, Santa, Saviour

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    I got this from C.M. Ward and it was great. And so who will you celebrate this year?

    Scrooge/Santa/Saviour Matt 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.” Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    How The Enemy Sets You Up

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expe

    Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expert at using it. However, we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk In Newness Of Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,641 views

    The changes in the life of a Christian that take place after salvation should make us like Christ. (Part of a series)

    WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Text: Ephesians 4:17 – 32 Introduction: · “Salvation is not a matter of improvement or perfection of what has previously existed. It is total transformation. The New Testament speaks of believers having a new mind, a new will, a new heart, a new inheritance, a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Christianity

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,867 views

    Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ.

    Intro: Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ. It is a serious call for allegiance to the cross of Christ! Today we shall study the different aspects ...read more

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    Go And Learn What This Means

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,669 views

    We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

    Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,576 views

    Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

    Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Troublemaker

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    A message on the problems we have with our tongue.

    THE GREAT TROUBLEMAKER James 3:1-2 INTRO: If this message is preached on Sunday night, announce that morning that you are going to expose the greatest troublemaker in the church that night. Probably the greatest offender of our body is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Home Free

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,352 views

    Funeral message for a saint who suffered physically, and now they are both ’home’ and ’free’. Their glorified body makes our temporary shell look pretty sad, no matter how healthy we may be. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Home Free John 8:32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HomeFree.html John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. This week we celebrated freedom, and Steve is still celebrating it. He was an American thru and thru, and a very patriotic man, but today his is a freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Fishbowl Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    You live in a fishbowl and people are watching to see if your walk matches your talk.

    I remember when I was pastor of a church and living in the parsonage directly across from the church. It was like living in a fishbowl. It was the glass house syndrome where it seemed everyone could see right into our house. People knew if I was home, because my car was parked there. They knew who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will God Still Use Me?

    Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,479 views

    How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain.

    The weapon of choice for the Devil is to show us our mistakes and failures over and over. How many times have you been told to let go of the past but yet you find yourself thinking about those things that still causes you to feel hurt, shame, and pain. It seems like it's a recording in your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Justification Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,465 views

    Justification

    SO GREAT A SALVATION - JUSTIFICATION. The result of propitiation is justification. I. Definition. A. Secular Definition - justifying an innocent man who was initially thought guilty. B. Cultural Definition - Greeks used it for a wicked king who justified his outrageous acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    While They Promise Them Liberty.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,548 views

    There are people and organizations that claim to provide liberty from religion especially from the power of Christianity, for even the mention of Christ, the Bible, prayer, or even the showing of the cross is offensive to them, they all say it’s not polit

    Liberty; Freedom from restraint, in a general sense, and applicable to the body, or to the will or mind. The body is at liberty, when not confined; the will or mind is at liberty, when not checked or controlled. There are people and organizations that claim to provide liberty from religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Jesus Sees You (He Walks Past Everyone).

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    Simply because you’re willing to wait Jesus will show up to walk past the inpotent, blind, halt and withered just to get to you.

    When Jesus Sees You "He Walks Past Everyone" John 5: 1-8 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational