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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,331 views

    Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,313 views

    This message is a part of my series titled Facing the Giants which builds on the popular movie. This message deals with distraction...why we are distracted, how Satan uses this powerful tool and what we can do to combat it.

    Weapons of Mass Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-15 Read scripture. If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life is a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. In the book of Ephesians Paul tells us “ For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Diligently Midst Spiritual Decline

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,815 views

    In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally.

    SERVING DILIGENTLY MIDST SPIRITUAL DECLINE PSALM 12:1-8 Introduction: In this Psalm we have a loud cry to the Lord for help in the midst of spiritual decline. The golden age of a country materially may be a dark age morally. During the reign of David, Israel reached its height militarily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Tame Your Tongue

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,815 views

    Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

    A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,979 views

    We are to comfort, encourage, give courage to others.

    A Word of Encouragement Foundational Text: Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. This morning I would like to begin by giving you some famous quotes concerning giving an encouraging word. I believe it will help to set the tone, or purpose of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Living God - [preaching]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,418 views

    Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

    The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Whose Image Do We Bear?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    As Christians, we are to give ourselves to God.

    Matthew 22:15-22 “Whose Image Do We Bear?” The political season is upon us and we’ve got some pretty hotly contested races going. Which means the television is rife with political commercials. I don’t know about you all, but I really get turned off by political commercials. Why can’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let No Man Deceive You

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    Some men try deliberately to deceive and fool you, but this is rare. Usually it is just a church taking hold of one particular belief, not knowing it is ungodly. It is the leadership’s job to keep watch for this. Ez 33:6.

    Let no man deceive you 2 Thess 2:3 “…Let no one in any way deceive you...” Ezekial 33:6 “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See Yourself In Paul's Story

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 36,458 views

    Like the Apostle Paul we are chief of sinners, chosen by grace, and can be cheerful in service.

    What Bible character do you most identify with? Do any of you identify with Moses? While you know that God has called you to serve him you’re not sure whether or not you have the abilities to do what he wants. Or how about Martha? You’re committed to serving your Lord but some times forget that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Limiting God In Our Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 47,313 views

    Can man limit Almighty God? Psalm 78:41 says "Yes!" Using the Bible as our only reference source, let us take a serious look at the ways man can limit God.

    LIMITING GOD IN OUR LIFE “How often they provoked Him in the wilderness, And grieved Him in the desert! Yes, again and again they tempted God, And limited the Holy One of Israel.” Psalms 78:40-41 (NKJV) Can man limit Almighty God? Psalm 78:41 says "Yes!" Using the Bible as our only reference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Hard To Be Humble" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 27,118 views

    A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3)

    “It’s hard to be humble” -Psalm 131, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3) Introduction…some Country/Western theology I want to share a story I heard last week in our adult Sunday School ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Limiting God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,892 views

    Sin can do what natural disaster and governments can’t do... limit God’s ability to bless and prosper. Israel of guilty of limiting God from blesing them as He wished. See how they did it.

    Limiting God. Psalm 78 I want to talk to you today about "Doing the impossible." This is not a sermon to inspire you to do great things, to reach higher, or accomplish more, or like the old tennis shoe that used to advertise "...run faster or jump higher." In fact, when I talk about doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 5c Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    When God speaks to us do we listen to Him or the world around us?

    Daniel – Chapter 5c A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The Weak King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Self Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

    The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Three Forms Of Greed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 44,314 views

    A sermon on greed from Ephesians 5:3-14

    Sermon for 11/15/2009 Greed from Ephesians 5:3-14 Introduction: An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ