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  • David Owens avatar

    Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,947 views

    In this sermon, we establish that God is the owner of everything, that it is He who gives us the ability to earn an income, and that we must keep the money in the proper perspective.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago, a Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people and asked them their impressions of church. 1. Here is a summary of what the respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wiles Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,815 views

    WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT DREW US TO CHRIST, AND WE ACCEPTED HIM AS LORD AND SAVIOR, WE BEGAN WHAT WILL BE A LIFELONG STRUGGLE AGAINST SATAN. HIS PURPOSE IS TO DESTROY OUR WITNESS FOR THE LORD, AND THUS DESTROY THE REPUTATION OG GOD TO THOSE AROUND US.

    THE WILES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE EPHESIANS 6:10-13 WE ARE INVOLVED IN A SERIES DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND HOW IT EFFECTS US HERE IN CAMPBELLTION. ALL CHRISTIANS ARE INVOLVED IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE OF VARIOUS FORMS. WE WERE ALL AT ONE TIME ENSLAVED TO THE DARKNESS OF SIN. WE HAD NO POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 51,600 views

    Our God is limitless. He can change the situation.

    Introduction: We read in 2 Chronicles 20: 12, “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”. Some one has said: “When you are at the end of your rope tie a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 1 The Anointing Breaks The Yoke Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
     | 9,631 views

    The Hebrews were taught to believe that if they studied enough, followed the Law closely enough, did enough, do the right things . . . they would find rest & acceptance of God. The Pharisees, with their traditions/legalism/man-made rules had made it so ha

    30 Days of Blessing Series “The Anointing Breaks the Yoke” (Part 1 of 5) Matt. 11.28-30; Isaiah 10.37 October 7, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A 28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29 "Take My yoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Against The Wasteful Wasters

    Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Apr 11, 2013
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    Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our world, and mostly in the Christendom. Thousands of brothers and sisters are undergoing waste in one way or the other.

    INTRODUCTION Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-32 I would like to start this message by asking you a question: Are You Experiencing Waste in Your Life? I believe that your answer is YES! Because one way or the other, you will be experiencing waste. Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    God Knows How To Make Lemonade!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 14, 2013
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     | 7,158 views

    Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think. Your miracle is just around the corner! He hasn’t forgot about your need and He still knows your address, He knows everything about you!

    “God knows how to make Lemonade John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Purpose

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013
     | 22,120 views

    the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

    UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Auto Correcting God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2013
     | 5,402 views

    This message focuses on the auto-correct functions of smart phone and how we are sometimes like the smart phones in how we try to auto correct God.

    Auto-Correcting God Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 5:1-3; Proverbs 14:12 Introduction: Although it was “my” goal to continue with my present series “Be Encouraged” I felt led to hold it until I return in a few weeks. This morning I want to share a brief warning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 165 ratings
     | 76,935 views

    Blessings of being a Christian. 1 - We have help for daily living 2 - We have provision for our needs 3 - We have confidence for death

    INTRO. - ILL.- Two men boarded a coast-to-coast flight and were seated next to each other on the commercial plane. After breezing through the on-flight magazine, the first man turned to the other and asked, what do you do? The man replied: "I am a pastor of a church." "Oh," said the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firmly Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 68,578 views

    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,943 views

    Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd John 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayJesusLostCrowd.html Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. I’ve never known a preacher whose church was in decline who wasn’t insecure about it, no matter the reason for it. Usually a pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Close Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,648 views

    Take a close look at the Lord’s: 1. Serenity (vs. 11-14). 2. Purity (vs. 15-24). 3. Loyalty (vs. 25-31 & 38-44). 4. Destiny (vs. 33-37). 5. Majesty (vs. 45-54). 6. Victory (vs. 50-53).

    A Close Look at the Cross Matthew 27:11-54 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - April 1, 2007) *Today we will look at the darkest day in human history, the day when the holy Son of God was nailed to a cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus Cleanses A Leper Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    An analysis of Jesus' cleansing of a leper in Luke 5:12-16 will teach us how to approach Jesus for cleansing.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel so that Theophilus might have certainty concerning the things he had been taught about Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). Luke wanted Theophilus—and others like him—to know for sure that Jesus is the Son of God who had come to seek and to save sinners (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,813 views

    “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

    The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Our Father In Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,219 views

    A Father's Day Message that everyone can relate to.

    OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 INTRODUCTION Our attention is drawn this Father’s Day to the 3rd Chapter of the Gospel of LUKE. There are some today who would like to make the Bible gender neutral...They would like to remove all the references God as Father...God, in their edited ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational