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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 26,815 views

    The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

    OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Congratulations On Your Graduations

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,470 views

    A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

    Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

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    Justified Freely

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    Ask me why I love my wife and I'll have laundry list of reasons she's lovable. But Jesus loved me while I was yet a sinner. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Justified Freely Romans 3:24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustifiedFreely.html Justified = just as if I'd never sinned A one time event that happens at the moment of salvation. Sanctified = an ongoing process of growing in the Lord. Righteousness breaks down along the above lines... Imputed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Job 3

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 16, 2019
     | 5,826 views

    Job had kept his hurt within himself because there was no one else with which to share it, but when three of his friends came to him, he finally began to vent. Chapter 3 shows us that when we are unable to understand God's reasons, we must still trust in His wisdom.

    We have been talking about the book of JOB, which some scholars believe to be the oldest book of the bible, and written by Moses as he wandered the deserts. So far, in chapters 1 and 2, we see where Satan got permission from God to attack Job. The only stipulation was that Satan would not cause ...read more

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    Showing Friendship To Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    Jesus, Peter and Peter’s mother-in-law all showed what it means to be a friend. But we need to do the same. Don’t leave Jesus in church, take Him with you everywhere you go.

    Introduction What does it mean to be a friend? Is it someone willing to help you out in your time of need? Is it someone you enjoy doing some recreation activity with? Is it someone you can tell all of your personal problems to and who helps you through a difficult time? We probably all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Break Your Promise

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,450 views

    You made a vow to the Lord don’t break that promise.

    “Don’t Break Your Promise” Matt: 26: 33 & 69-74 Ø Promise: An undertaking, declaration, and indication that something will or will not be done. It can be either written or verbal. ** When you make a promise you are giving your word on it. When you buy a car or home you sign a Promissory Note, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim White avatar

    The Key To A Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,404 views

    The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

    Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,006 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,019 views

    Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

    We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outbreak: 'spectator Disease' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    This message focuses on the disease of believing that we are just spectators - it encourages Christians to get in the game!

    This week, one of my favorite golf tournaments is being played - its called the Masters. Its a glorious tournament, filled with tradition and drama. The course is in Augusta Georgia and its a beautiful place, the fairways are lush, it has trees and hills, and the greens are like lightening. Its a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Keller avatar

    The Story Of Zach Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    Many times we look at the story of Zach as being just for kids. However, I believe there are some interesting observations can be made from the text.

    “The Story of Zach” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths – Week 2 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Text: Luke 19:1-10 C.S. Lewis says of true friendship, “True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roosevelt Wright avatar

    Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 16,259 views

    The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

    SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 11,347 views

    Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

    PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Friendship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,451 views

    Because we become like the people we spend the most time with, it is very important to choose wisely who our closest friends will be. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.

    A. We are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how that the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Since today is the Sunday of our youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Restoring Your Household Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 84,207 views

    Biblical insights on family restoration.

    Notice the word "restored" in the following Bible passage: 2 Kings 8 1 - Then Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had RESTORED to life, saying, "Arise and go, you and your household, and sojourn wherever you can sojourn; for the LORD has called for a famine, and furthermore, it will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist