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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Man Proposes, God Disposes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    In the Beginning, Part 7 of 7.

    MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES (GENESIS 11:1-9) “I will not believe anything that I do not understand,” said a man in a hotel one day. His friends with him agreed with him. “Gentlemen,” said one who sat close by, “on my ride this morning I saw some geese in a field eating grass; do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship Like The Shepherds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,601 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the shepherds and responding by worshiping God

    Worship Like the Shepherds ¡V Luke 2:8-20 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Dec. 8/9, 2001 Intro: I want you to think about God. Just for a moment, concentrate on God in your mind. Use your imagination if you like, or reflect on God¡¦s characteristics, or meditate on all that God has done for you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dishonest Manager Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    Make friends for yourself so that they may welcome you into the eternal home.

    If you’re a fan of those old Hollywood movies of the 40s & 50s then you may think that love makes the world go ’round. On the other hand if you’ve kept your ears to the ground over the past few weeks of electioneering, you will have realised that the song writers of the 40s & 50s miscalculated a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Birth Of A New Era Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

    In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    We're Part Of The Family

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    What does it mean to be part of the family?

    WHO IS YOUR FAMILY? YOUR SPOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR PARENTS, COUSINS, AUNTS, UNCLES, GRAND PARENTS. THE SCRIPTURE THAT WAS READ A LITTLE EARLIER THIS MORNING EXPANDS OUR FAMILY TREE A LITTLE BIT DOESN’T IT BECAUSE IT SAYS, Hebrews 2:11 Jesus and the people he makes holy all belong to the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    So many people are looking for treasures in all the wrong places. Some are looking for it in the pursuit of wealth, riches or material possessions. Recently, we have seen an escalation of real estate prices as the country gets swept up in the mania of esc

    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized (Col. 2:6-12) "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Col. 2:6) Song: Jesus is all the world to me. My life, my joy my all. He is my strength from day to day. Without Him I wouild fall. When I am sad to Him I go. No other one can cheer me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,365 views

    A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

    I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Elvery avatar

    To Follow Or Not To Follow The Prophet Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    Our need to follow the example of John the Baptist.

    Luke 3:1- 20 – To Follow or Not To Follow the prophet? Last Sunday night, we began to talk about John the Baptist’s message. We found out that people from all over the country were gathering to hear this guy. John had achieved a cult status and all sorts of people were coming out to hear him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Out In Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    Jesus would have us as a local church to get involved in outreach for Kingdom growth.

    Reaching Out in Love I Thessalonians 2:8 (New Century Version) “Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s good news with you; but even our own lives.” A year ago we did a survey of 350 homes in our community. In our survey we asked several brief questions: 1. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When The Past Haunts You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    Our failure is not to be the end of the story. [past sin]

    STANDING TALL: WHEN THE PAST HAUNTS YOU II Samuel 11:1 – 12:15 Psalm 32:1 – 11 S: Courage Th: Forgiveness of sin Pr: OUR FAILURE IS NOT TO BE THE END OF THE STORY. ?: How? How is this to be accomplished? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of II Samuel 11:1-12:15 and Psalm 32 four factors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Cannot Serve God And Wealth.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 25,398 views

    Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.”

    Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.” Jesus relates a parable about a prudent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving God

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,932 views

    The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

    LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In The Eternal Dimension We Need Have No Fear That Evil Will Haunt Us.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    Year C, Psalm 121 October 21, 2001

    Heavenly Father thank you for the gift of your awareness and the awareness of Christ within us, to give us power, not our own, but yours, to not only ward off evil, but to actually dismiss it. Amen. Title: “In the eternal dimension we need have no fear that evil will haunt us.” Psalm 121 Assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Greatest Thing Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,736 views

    Looking at the Greatest Thing we need as we build the church.

    In case you haven’t heard we’re building a church. Actually we’ve been building a church for 10 years and now we are constructing a Church facility. And I really need to thank those who are working with me on that, Mike Kneebone, John Greenough, Heather Stubbert, Bruce Barteaux, Louise Caza and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

    When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist