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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Fighting Yourself Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2015
     | 12,117 views

    This is the 11th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon looks at the struggles of a Christian.

    Series: The Cure [#11] FIGHTING YOURSELF Romans 7:1-25 Introduction: This morning we are going to talk about something that I know a lot about- Fighting. Now, before you judge me, most of you are really good at fighting as well. Whether it’s physically fighting, (like my brother and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2016
     | 8,671 views

    A message to emphasis the importance of time management.

    "The Time of Our Lives" James 4:14 James 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Facts And The Truth

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017
     | 5,012 views

    Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”.

    THE FACTS AND THE TRUTH Last week we talked about Doubting Thomas in John 20. Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”. Evidently some doubt while others believe. 1. Doubting – closely connected with how we rationalize things in our brain. We rely on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Dealings With America

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 4,266 views

    What God has done, is doing, and will do for America

    TITLE: God's Dealings With America TEXT: Psalm 33:1-12 INTRO: We must never forget what God has done for America, in the past and what He is doing for America in the present. Then we need to understand what God will do to America in the future. I. WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR AMERICA. A. God Birthed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caminando Sobre Las Aguas.

    Contributed by Lincon Guerra on Oct 25, 2017
     | 18,602 views

    Muchas Veces vamos a tener tormentas en la vida, tanto físicas como espirituales, donde la presencia de Dios no será aparente, sin embargo el está presente. Muchas veces nos parecerá que no podemos encontrar a Dios en la tormenta.

    Caminando Sobre las Aguas. Mateo 14:22-33 (Marcos 6:45-56) Introducción. - El acontecimiento anterior a este pasaje, es la alimentación de 5,000 personas con 5 panes y 2 peces, un gran milagro, se hubieran podido quedar ahí mucho tiempo, recibiendo fama, halagos, buen trato y muy cómodos. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    They've Righted All The Wrongs

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Sep 24, 2011
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     | 4,293 views

    Taking a Biblical Stand For Christ. Not "What Would Jesus Do" rather What Has Jesus Said!

    “They’ve righted all the wrongs,” An honors student in Fort Worth, Texas, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong. Holly Pope said she was “absolutely stunned” when she received a telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pitiful Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

    A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
     | 5,788 views

    What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

    As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    1) Christ is the cornerstone of God’s temple 2) Christians are living stones in God’s temple

    In the late ‘70’s, the rock band, Pink Floyd came out with a hit song that school kids loved. The chorus, which was sung by a school choir, went like this: “We don’t need no education. We don’t need no thought control…Hey teacher! Leave those kids alone...All and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On Grace And Free Will

    Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011
     | 5,106 views

    A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

    Chapter 1 [I.]— The Occasion and Argument of This Work. With reference to those persons who so preach and defend man's free will, as boldly to deny, and endeavour to do away with, the grace of God which calls us to Him, and delivers us from our evil deserts, and by which we obtain the good ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Kind Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

    What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018
     | 2,963 views

    Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

    VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lust: What Love Is Not Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016
     | 7,910 views

    Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.

    Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

    Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Caiaphas And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015
     | 6,644 views

    The story of Caiaphas and his role in the crucifixion of Jesus.

    The Crucifixion: The Chief Priest March 15, 2015 Mark 14:53-65 Have you ever noticed how many “who done it” programs are on television? We have the old favorites like “Law and Order, CSI, Castle, NCIS, The Mentalist, Elementary and others. They try to keep the viewer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist