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  • Joe Harding avatar

    I Forgot

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    MEMORIAL DAY IS A CALL TO REMEMBER AND NOT FORGET

    I FORGOT DEUTERONOMY 8: 1-20 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 30, 2004 INTRODUCTION: General Orders No.11, WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 1868 The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Is One Way To God Really Fair? (What About Those Who Have Never Heard?) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    Exploring Jesus claim that He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Light" and that "no man comes to the Father except through [him]".

    Last week we looked at the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…today I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listen To Dad Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    In our society, dads have almost become irrelevant. But in God’s mind, fathers are almost indispensable. Find out why.

    OPEN: A writer named Donald Ogden Stewart, had a son away at prep school. When his son reached the age of 14, Stewart wrote him the following letter: "Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has come to tell you about the flowers and the bees. There is a male and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity [true Love Waits / Abstinence / Fidelity] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 671 ratings
     | 39,769 views

    Good for vow renewals and True Love Waits Campaigns, as well as general purposes. Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint included.

    SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Vow Renewals/True Love Waits Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html -------------------- Heb. 13:4 It’s not common that you’ll find it. It’s not popular if you say it. The “in” crowd does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking And Entering

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,287 views

    I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

    Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risking I All For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,255 views

    Being more than a survivor means risking everything for God’s sake

    Listen to this comment I heard the other day. “We’ve adopted such an attitude of “risk avoidance” that I’m afraid we may well miss the next great advancement. We’re so afraid of failure that we may not pursue that next step.” This quote was from 1997 and was made on a TV show about “stealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contend , Construct And Confess But Never Compromise.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,076 views

    This sermon is an insight into the letter of Jude with a call to contend, construct and confess the faith in the light of those who are compromising the faith.

    Contending for the faith from the book of Jude. Background: Jude brother of James-half brother of Jesus early Church leader.Probably written around A.D.65. Reason: The book of Jude was written to exhort believers to contend for the faith against those from within who were disputing, disrupting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,526 views

    Our life comes from our relationship from God.

    Abiding in Christ John 15:4-7 Life can be chaotic This notice appeared in the window of a coat store in Nottingham, England: "We have been established for over 100 years and have been pleasing and displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Parks avatar

    Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

    KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supremacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.

    Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Do You Know The Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    A sermon about dwelling in relationship with God.

    “Do You Know The Way?” John 14:1-14 1 Peter 2:2-10 by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, www.graceumcsd.org I watched a sermon by an elderly black United Methodist Bishop this past week at our monthly clergy meeting. This Bishop has been in the ministry for many ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    My Faith Looks Up To Thee : Draw Inspiration From God In Times Of Adversity

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,159 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OUR FAITH LOOKING UP TO GOD AND DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HIM IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE

    MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : DRAW INSPIRATION FROM GOD IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE THE MESSAGE MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    He Ain't Heavy...he's My Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,241 views

    A look at fellowship among Christians, especially in light of Paul’s discussions of Christians’ role within the church to God, to each other and to those who have not yet come to Christ.

    “He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Brother” Galatians 5:14, 6:1-10, 14-18 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, July 8, 2007 One of the songs that the 1960’s is best known for is a song by The Hollies known as “He Ain’t Heavy…He’s my Brother.” Back in the 60’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    When God Says Go Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,412 views

    Running from God is disastrous. Following God brings peace. Even when the storms come we find peace in the will of God.

    A man’s car broke down on the side of the road. He flagged down a passing car. The driver stopped neither had jumper cables. She would need to push his car with her car with hers at a speed of 40 MPH. In this way they could push start his car. He looked in his rearview mirror to see what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist