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  • Ellis Wedel avatar

    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Ellis Wedel on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,759 views

    Expository sermon explaining how we give God glory.

    Welcome to satellite churches. Illustration: Subject: Wedding Anniversary Roger was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. Patti was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,348 views

    No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

    Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receive The Word Well Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    Sermon 2/2 in the Introduction to James Series

    Receive the Word Well Scripture: James 1:19-25 Introduction: Selective hearing – Wendy – I forget ….it used to be I was playing a game…. Thinks I am not listening to her. I have improved some – still room. Today’s text – not listening to God – when we are doing something else… I. Lay Aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Man

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,769 views

    Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

    TOPIC: The Godly Man SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David TEXT: Psalm 1 DATE: 18th April 2004 (First delivered 17th Nov. 1991) Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    The Danger Of Neglect Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 22,587 views

    Neglecting God’s gift of salvation is utter folly to the unsaved, but also to Christians.

    The danger of Neglect Heb 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Last time we saw how great the salvation that the Bible talks about is. This time we consider a warning of the danger of neglecting so great a salvation. It is not talking about active opposition like resisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have Much To Remember

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    A community Memorial Day address.

    We Have Much to Remember Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Memorial Day grew out of the human need to remember where we have been. Only then can we figure out where we are going. The cherished memories of a nation, a town, a church, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Take? [gospel - Assurance - Simple - Simplicity - Faith]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,840 views

    Gospel pollution and what it takes to truly be saved. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoint, and Handout.

    What Does It Take? Acts 15:1-11 If someone were to walk up to you on the street and ask you out of the blue, “how can I be saved?”, what would you say? Would you know how to answer them? What would you say it would take for them to be born again? This is no small question…for the correct answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Portrait Of The Bread - Communion - Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 351 ratings
     | 39,143 views

    For preaching prior to Communion/The Lord’s Supper. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template. See Also: "A Portrait of The Blood."

    A Portrait of the Bread John 6:31-35; 48-51; 58 [Israel is referring back to Exodus16: 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Where God guides, He provides. And where He leads, He feeds! He didn’t bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Gospel Attractive To The World Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    Christians are more and more known for what we are against than what we are for. This confuses people about what the gospel is really about. Paul gives some very practical advice on how to be practically spiritual in an unsaved world.

    How can we sum up Titus? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. 1. Find a good Biblical model and follow it (chapter 1) - Personal Faith 2. Allow yourself to be inconvenienced in order for the gospel to be attractive (ch 2) - Interpersonal Example 3. Seek to cooperate and assist others around you by being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

    PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Berry avatar

    Can Personal Sin Have A Corporate Effect?

    Contributed by Richard Berry on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    Personal sin does not effect you alone, it effects many more people, including innocent people, family, church, nation.

    CAN PERSONAL SIN HAVE A CORPORATE EFFECT? I doubt that there is anyone here who doesn’t want to succeed in some way or fashion. If there was someone like that, I’d be suspicious. I would have to think hard about becoming good friends with someone who wouldn’t want to succeed. However, there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Self Examination Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,309 views

    If only we’d recognize when we have strayed, get godly counsel, then seek for the unity of the body of Christ – that’s when we will see God’s love and peace flourish in our lives and in the church.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Self Examination 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Pastor Tom Fuller There comes a time in every child’s life when patience on the parent’s part ends, and accountability on the child’s part begins. As we begin this morning I want to share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When The Fish Went Manning Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    This is #2 of 4 on the book of Jonah. Pain gets our attention. I orginially wrote this in 1999. I cannot remember where I got some of my material to give proper credit.

    INTRODUCTION  In the movie Pinocchio a kindly woodcutter named Geppetto is swallowed by a whale named Monstro. Inside the dark, damp belly of the whale, Geppetto sits for what seems like an eternity. Then one day the whale violently coughs, and the woodcutter is expelled from his watery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praise God For His Problem-Solving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning away from

    Praise God for His Problem-Solving (I Thes 1:5-10) We can praise God for His ability to solve any problem. Problems that go unresolved often cause stress, mistakes and miscommunication. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians he thanked God for the way He helped them solve their problems of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    Becoming like Christ means having his attitude of service and humility.

    Philippians 2:1-18 February 8, 2004 You were Created To Become Like Christ What do you think of when you hear that phrase? Things you should not do? Colossians3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, ...read more

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