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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Peace That Keeps

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,461 views

    Learning to walk in the peace of God.

    Philippians 4:6. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Have you ever stopped to consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Faith Is On Shouting Grounds Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,735 views

    This sermon describes steps that we can take to establish our faith on shouting ground.

    When Faith Is On Shouting Ground! Joshua 6 (Key verses 5,16,20) Is your faith on shouting ground? We use the phrase shouting ground to refer to those times when our faith is healthy (as we perceive it). These are the times when everything is going well and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give More Than Money Series

    Contributed by Jack Allen on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    While I do not see much of this directed at the church, too many parents seem to confuse money with love.

    It seems that the church and the family in America mirror each other. We can probably agree that the church and the family should be the places where one finds love. Yet, neither seems to be a very safe place to find love today. Families break apart and church people gossip. Little sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    I'm Gonna Tell Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    The first in a series exploring the 5 foundational purposes of the church: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Ministry & Fellowship.

    Today we will be taking a look at the 5 Biblical purposes of the church. I want you to look at these messages, not just from the overall picture of the church, but I feel that God will direct you to make each of these things a foundational principal in your life. As we look at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Next 40 Days...

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,774 views

    A chronological overview of what happened after Jesus arose, whom He appeared unto, and what He said before leaving earth -- His passion truly wasn’t the end, but the beginning! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    The Next 40 Days... The Post Resurrection Appearances of Christ http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Next40Days.html This Gospel of Jesus Series isn’t complete just because we’re thru Jesus’ Passion story. It will be 40 more days before He leaves earth, and even then He’ll appear in visions to a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,434 views

    This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

    “BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    The WAY we live reflects the GOD we serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: A Call to Holy Living Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Be Thankful

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,125 views

    As Christians, in spite of the outlook of our personal lives or the world around us, there are always these constants we can be thankful for and rejoice in.

    WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL? INTRO: We Christians are a weird lot! A. The world does not understand us…sometimes we don’t even understand us! 1. We live our lives (or we should) swimming upstream. a. We live in direct opposition of how most people think we should live. b. We do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    This sermon discusses living out a holy life corum Deo (before the face of God)

    The Life of Holiness Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about looking unto Jesus and getting into the Word of God, and we talked about how we have all been adopted into God’s family and God expects certain kinds of behavior from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Your Way Pure Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death into life, from darkness into the light.

    Make Your Way Pure 10/19/08 AM Text: Psalm 119:9-16 INTRODUCTION: In our lesson last Lord’s day we examined the idea that all have been called by God. We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Hate?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 13, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Raising godly children today is more difficult than ever. We need God's help at every turn. This lesson looks at two passages that point us to some practical wisdom for accomplishing this. My focus is on dads, but moms could use this as well.

    What does God Hate? Text: Proverbs 6:16-19 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Johnston avatar

    Ministerial Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

    Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discover You Life Map Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    God wants us to discover our life map (the Bible) to help us in the Amazing Race of Life.

    Discovering Your Life Map 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I had been the pastor of Georgetown United Methodist church for just over twenty-four hours when the call came into the church office. One of the long time members of the church was headed to Meadowview regional medical center in Maysville. She had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Winning Results Of An Obedient Servant Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,290 views

    To show the important value of being obedient.

    THE WINNING RESULTS OF AN OBEDIENT SERVANT Acts 9:17-22 There is a story told about King Henry III growing tired of court life and the pressures of being the king, so he applied to a monastery to be accepted for a life of contemplation. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Mighty Scripture

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,257 views

    The Word of God gives us everything we need for the Christian Life but we must study and know it in order to receive that which we need.

    The Mighty Scripture II Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction: In II Tim. 3, Paul is giving his instructions to Timothy concerning a variety of matters. In vs. 1-9, he warns Timothy about evil men who love themselves more than God and compound their evil by leading others astray and opposing the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ