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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Final Judgement

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    We all need to live each day fully for Him.

    The Final Judgment Matthew 25: 31-46 25:40 LETTER FROM A PASTOR To My Dear Friend, Pastor Phil Blowhorn, I sure hope attendance at your church was better than my church. Mercy, pastoring ain’t always easy, now is it? We had us a bunch of sick folk, and them added to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,804 views

    1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

    Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 People The Church Could Not Do Without

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 377 ratings
     | 24,115 views

    We have many people here that have these qualities...but cannot have TOO many! Thank God there are many more ’in the works’ and ’on the way!’ Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    7 People Our Church Could Not Do Without Philippians 1:3-7; 4:1,15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7PeopleChurch.html A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. * Some of these churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A 2005 Spiritual Workout

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 145 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

    Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Time For Romance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

    Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be My Valentine

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    John 3:16 is a valenting from God. Sometimes we we let our love be take fro granted.

    Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about Love this week. I had many occasions that brought the subject to my mind. Keylee was baking a cake for class for a valentine party of sorts. Jason purchased a heart shaped box of chocolates and has other plans lined up that will probably involve ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Know Your Soil. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

    INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If The Bible Says I Am Loved Then How Come I Dont Feel Like It

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    In this sermon we will explore some of the possible reasons why a believer who understands what scrpipture says regarding God’s love may not be fully experiencing it.

    TITLE: “IF THE BIBLE SAYS I AM LOVED THEN HOW COME I DON’T FEEL LIKE IT?” By Rev. Chris Nerreau 12-10-03 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Recently I heard a story about a dog that was abused nearly all of its early life. The dog was not fed properly, washed ever and had bruises all over from beatings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Never Give Up!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 15,388 views

    A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

    Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    What A View!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    Since, we have a view of God’s rich mercy we are able to serve him with our lives.

    I can still remember the first time I had the courage to take the elevator to the top floor of the Sears Tower. It’s over 1,400 ft. tall and rises up hundreds of stories. The elevator ride to the observation floor is even daunting. There are surveillance cameras everywhere, even before you get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rex Williams avatar

    Transformation

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 29,180 views

    A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

    OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fix Your Love Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Lesson 7 in a series. This lesson focuses on how to love our enemies.

    Fix Your Love Matthew 5:43-48 Intro. Did you ever wonder why we like super heroes so much? I mean what is it about us that wants to fly, leap tall buildings, bend steel and stop bullets? Why do we have such a fascination with being able to read peoples thoughts or turn invisible? I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Milestones

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    God expects us to growup, graduate and get a job in the kingdom.

    Milestones We all have milestones in out lives. Today I want to focus on the milestones that we work toward ,primarily education and the expected results. We all have some common background of being in school and had to work toward a grade. Elementary school leads to middle and High school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Pearl Of Great Price Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,275 views

    IS THIS FOR YOU He had it all, at least on the surface. He had good business, a fine family, status in the community, he had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man those things were a

    PEARL OF GREAT PRICE—Matt 13:45-46 TEXT "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. INTRODUCTION In The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure, I suggested that Jesus was depicting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist