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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Engage In Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014
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     | 11,530 views

    Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

    TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Commands Series

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Oct 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,522 views

    In Sunday school we get the condensed version of the Ten Commandments but they can be read expansively, so that you are challenged to consider how the commandment may apply to all sorts of real life situations.

    The God Who Commands Exodus 20:1-17 October 5, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for a long time. They were learning what it means to really trust God but that trust was hard learned. There was a definite pattern: at the first hint of adversity they turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Religious Liberty, Your First Freedom

    Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 13, 2014
     | 6,956 views

    a sermon on Religious Liberty

    INTRO: This week I was moved as many of you were by the protesters in Hong Kong. Here’s a group of people trying to exercise freedom in order to get some type of representative government instead of an oppressive tyrannical government. As I watched video and pictures from the news, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Whose Image?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2014
    based on 43 ratings
     | 37,012 views

    Some .have taken Jesus' words as a starting point to building a theology of two kingdoms. A theology of how earthly governments and God are supposed .to relate. Beloved this passage is not about two kingdoms. It is about two images. Updated June 2018

    A Little Boy desperately wanted $100.00 ...to buy some toys ...and prayed to God ......for a whole week, ...but nothing happened. So, ... he decided ...to write a letter to God...requesting ...the $100.00. When the Post Office got the letter addressed to God ......they forwarded it on ... to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,597 views

    To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,728 views

    As we look at Genesis 10, we realize that all of these people that God nbames makes an impact on the world in some way. They all left a legacy.

    Leaving a Legacy Genesis 10:6-13 Intro: Who knows what a Nimrod is? The meaning of this term or name has changed throughout history. Bugs bunny kind of brought this word out of hibernation. In one of the first Bugs Bunny cartoons, Bugs called his nemesis Elmer Fudd a nimrod. The website Reddit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Secrets Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 5,874 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will To Heal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,640 views

    3 John 1:2 (KJV) 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

    BIBLE PROOF THAT IT IS ALWAYS GOD'S WILL TO HEAL There are many reasons we can give from Scripture to prove that bodily healing is always the will of God for all men in every age. The following proofs are a few that are backed by many Scriptures to prove it is always God's will to heal: (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 7, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,775 views

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    My Lord and My God John 20:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MyLord.html Jesus Christ is God. And Jesus Christ is Lord! This is the central theme of the NT. "Lord" is used 747 times. And just as often you hear the phrase, 'Make Jesus Lord...' Well, God beat you to it! Acts 2:36 Therefore let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    When God Says Go Up, Then Go Up

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015
     | 4,905 views

    To show that GOD wants us to give good things in this world and in this life, just follow and obey Him. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you improving your life? Yes. Because of GOD not of me. Philippians 4:13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Cracked Pots"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

    2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Nicolas Campbell avatar

    Divine Inspired Conversation Series

    Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jul 7, 2012
     | 4,057 views

    Dramatic monologue of Nicodemus talking with Joseph of Arimathea

    Nicolas Campbell John 3:1-15 “Divine Inspired Conversation” Dramatic monologue 1Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues And God Glorifying Lives

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father.

    Title: Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues and God Glorifying Lives Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father. Introduction Flash mobs have become popular ways for large groups of people to assemble suddenly in a public place to perform or protest for a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    That Sentence

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. What was it? (A sermon for Epiphany 3 preached at my then parish of Holy Trinity Barkingside)

    ...................................................................................................................... When I was thirteen, a young lad only three years older than me said something that would change my life for ever. A single sentence of his is the reason I am a Christian today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Power Of The Resurrection” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,569 views

    The resurrection of Christ makes it possible for us to live life on a higher level.

    We find verse 11 to be most interesting. What is Paul speaking of here? After all, this is the objective he has in mind as he says what he does in verses 7 through 10. All that he says about the commitment of his life has to do with verse 11. Is Paul speaking of some future event that he hopes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist