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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Profit From Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    James tells us that God does good things for the Christian during the bad times of life.

    HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS JAMES 1: 2- 11 1. Illus. of Patricia Christy. •Probably never heard of Patricia Christy, but she is a woman who found out the hard way that you can’t run away from the problems of life. After Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992, this South Florida resident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,107 views

    How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

    The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,938 views

    They say it takes a village to raise a child but I now know it takes a church to send a mission team to that village for that child. There are many unseen acts of self sacrifice that have been carried out by so many of you that some of us will not learn

    To God Be the Glory 1 Corinthians - Chapter 12:14-27 Everyone has there place and there is a place and purpose for everyone in the church. My wife and I had our kitchen remodeled and it was completely gutted and made new. She carefully chose everything that went into it. She alone wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Growing The Church” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,214 views

    If a church is to grow, it must have gifted leadership and a committed membership.

    It has been said that the same law which God has instituted in nature which declares that healthy living things will grow naturally, applies to the growth of the local church. Since the church is an organism, rather than an organization, if it can maintain its spiritual health and vitality, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,202 views

    Jesus explains that you must have faith in Him to have eternal life.

    In the Gospel of John we read in the third chapter of John starting at verse one; 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fall Is Not Just A Season

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008
     | 7,093 views

    Fall seems to creep up on us it comes almost unexpectedly. Maybe you can remember a time in your life when you too experienced an unexpected fall. For me it happened when I was a young police officer

    Fall is not just a Season 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Welcome back everyone hope you all had a nice summer break. This morning I want to look at a Season of the year that can also become for us a season that turns into a spiritual condition. FALL - soon it will be upon us and as some of you may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009
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    Many today take little account of the ten commandments. We do well to be reminded of them, and be aware of our failure and need of a Saviour

    THE COMMANDMENTS Some years ago the ‘Times’ carried an article by Charles Bremner under the heading ‘Sense and Sensitivity’ In it Bremner observed: The Politically Correct culture….chimes with the way the country (the USA) is fleeing from risk and moral judgment into the realm of ‘victim logy’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Getting Your Body Ready For "The Body"

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Romans. Real blessing to our church.

    Getting You Body Ready For "the Body" Text: Romans 12:1-8 When the pilot of a giant airline is speeding down the runway, there is a certain point where staying on the ground is no longer an option. When he crosses that line, he is committed to the air, he will take off or a disastrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sharpening Your Hearing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010
     | 6,508 views

     This week I want to continue on sharpening our hearing. Last week we discussed that as Christians, we must sharpen our hearing by opening ourselves up to the Word of God. Meditation on the Word builds your faith and faith comes by hearing, by t

    Introduction  This week I want to continue on sharpening our hearing. Last week we discussed that as Christians, we must sharpen our hearing by opening ourselves up to the Word of God. Meditation on the Word builds your faith and faith comes by hearing, by the Word of God.  When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Relationships, Right People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,954 views

    Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

    Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 34,765 views

    During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

    Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lighting The World Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011
     | 3,798 views

    Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

    Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The World? Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Greatly inspired by Brian Houston’s book ’For this I was born’, this series seeks to change our paradigms about where we are positioned in life, and to make us realise that we are all a strategic placement of God for a purpose and a function.

    • Every one of us will experience a sense of purpose and peace if we simply realised, and believed, that we are each a strategic placement, placed by God where He wants us, with whom He wants us, because of what He has planned for us. • God is big on positioning – Elisha was positioned for Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Power Of Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,013 views

    The cross divides men. The lost see it as foolishness. But it unites those of us who have been born again. Jesus called Himself a divider of men, and the dividing line is the cross. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Power of Foolishness I Corinthians 1:18-2:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Foolishness.html The cross divides men. The saved from the lost. But it unites those of us who have been born again. Jesus called Himself a divider of men, and the dividing line is the cross. The cross is wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renovations: More Than Skin Deep Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
     | 5,046 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the beginning of installation putting in the new.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 2 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. How many of you believe that ...read more

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