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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Speaking Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 20,032 views

    Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Again…shall We Continue In Sin…no (P 3) Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Let’s Learn, Know, Remember, Do, Question and Consider a few more thoughts on our new life in Christ and how sin should be dealt with in a believers life.

    Again…Shall we continue in Sin…No (P 3) Learn something: sin shall not dominate true believers (v.14-15). Know something: you can serve only one master, sin or God (v.16). Remember something: your decision—you chose righteousness (v.17-18). Do something: serve God with the same fervor you served ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against All Odds, Renewed In God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    He was in his late 90’s, his lovely wife was in her late 80’s, both were past the prime for child bearing and both had come to the end of any possibility of having children…apart from a very real renewal in and through God. Let’s look at our study today

    Against All Odds, Renewed in God Faith in God, when all else is impossible Purpose for Record of Abraham’s Faith NCBC, 12/28/03 Three Trees Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Stands In The Way?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

    When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 24, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    Beginning with Romans 8, the sermon provides an overview and introduction to the biblical ministry of the Holy Spirit.

    Meet the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I want to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. This topic is so vital that Scripture says: If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ (Rom 8:9). Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Do Church From Now On Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,027 views

    Paul’s final appeal from 1 Corinthians provides a fitting conclusion to the entire letter and this preacher’s final message at the end of a several year ministry.

    Life in the Spirit: How to Do Church From Now to Eternity 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO (This was also a concluding sermon of a several year ministry.) Final words should be important words. I recognize that. I think Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acquaint Thyself With God

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,676 views

    Becoming better acquainted with God.

    PP0559 DATE ACQUAINT THYSELF WITH GOD! Job 22:21. Job 22:21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. (KJV) (Leave your Bibles open to this passage of Scripture please) INTRODUCTION: Spiritual anemia among Christians is destroying the local church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Right On The Money Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Everyone wants to get the best value for their money. Let’s examine giving from an economic viewpoint. Based on a sermon by Mark Adams.

    Right on the Money! Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction. Sometimes they are people who can never get enough of a good thing. Now that maybe money or what we call doe. A guy goes into this little Italian restaurant, a Mom and Pop shop, and he orders dinner. These owners run their business with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,397 views

    Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Dear Lord -- Huh?" Going The Distance With Distraction Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Part 6 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines the reality of distraction in each of our lives and the impact it has on prayer.

    "Dear Lord. . .huh?" Going the Distance with Distraction Learning to Pray, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church Feb. 27, 2005 David Flowers Have you ever made a promise you didn’t keep? Have you ever stood in front of a hundred people and made a promise you didn’t keep? Last week I told you I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Deacons Leading As Change Agents

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    God desires to use deacon leadership to lead His churches through changes that inevitably come up in the life of a church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading as Change Agents Acts 6:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 1, 2005 Introduction Do you like change? You’ve probably heard about the man from the back mountains of Tennessee who found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Hopkins avatar

    Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Salvation

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    A message that shares how a person gets to heaven and who God uses in the process. In this case, it is Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

    Jesus + Nothing = Salvation (Acts 8:26-40) It’s good to be in God’s house this morning. And what a privilege it is to share God’s message from God’s word here with you today. Let me start off by asking a very simple question, “How many here are good in math?” I wish I could say I’m with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Design

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,175 views

    A message that shows how God reveals Himself to the world.

    Divine Design (Psalm 19) Well, what a privilege it is this morning to be able to share a message with God’s people from God’s word. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of anything I would rather do than stand up here before you and break open the word of God Almighty. You know why folks? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Good Is God For

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,952 views

    A follow up to the events that took place on 9-11-01, part of a memorial service.

    “WHAT GOOD IS GOD FOR?” A Service of Remembrance September 11, 2002 Do you remember where you were one year ago today when the planes hit the tower? I was in a Bible study and someone came in and said that a plan hit the World Trade Center tower. I thought it was a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Too Proud To Duck

    Contributed by James May on May 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    Pride was Naaman’s sin that had to be overcome before he could be healed. All mankind has to learn to Duck - not in Jordan, but in the Blood of Jesus to be healed of the "leprosy of sin".

    Too Proud to Duck by Pastor Jim May The story is told of two ducks and a frog that lived together in a farm pond. They were best of friends. All day long you could watch them amuse themselves and play together in their pond. When the hot summer days came, however, the pond began to dry up, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible