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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Ransomed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    What does it mean to be ransomed, redeemed by the blood of Christ? How should the Christian be living life today?

    1 Peter 1: 17 – 23 / Ransomed Intro: 2 men were playing golf one day when a funeral procession happened to go by. The first man turned and faced the procession, took of his hat and stood in solemn attention until the hearse had passed. Then he turned back to his putt. The other man said, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Called In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,905 views

    We are all called become mature followers of Christ.

    Called In Christ Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pastor's Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,161 views

    This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

    The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slow Learners

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,168 views

    No matter how long it takes, and how many times we might fail the test, if we just keep on being faithful, God will bring us to a place of victory and fruitfulness. Faithfulness is all that matters in the end.

    The Slow Learner Sunday, April 06, 2008 By Pastor Jim May If you are like me, and I think that most people are, then you are sometimes a little slow to learn the truths of the Bible and the ways of God. Sometimes I just don’t get it. It’s not that I don’t believe, but this little old “peanut” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Chain Reaction Of Hope

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    An expositional nessage on Romans 5:1-5 which concluded with the Lord’s Supper.

    The Chain Reaction of Hope Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6, 2008 Recently, I went to Webster’s Dictionary online and typed in the following words: chain reaction. This is one definition provided: Chain Reaction: a number of events triggered by the same initial event. So, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
     | 4,420 views

    There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Every Christian Should Know Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    We are going to look at the "Pharisee Syndrome"

    INTRO: A while back I was watching a show on the greenback (American dollar) and how it has endured over the years. In the last couple of years there has been a huge push to modernize the greenback because there is so much counterfeiting going on. Hundreds of millions of dollars are lost each year ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Every Christian Should Know Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    We’ve begun a series of sermons that deal with the "Pharisee Syndrome."

    INTRO: Two cars were waiting at a stoplight. The light turned green, but the man didn’t notice it. A woman in the car behind him is watching traffic pass around them. The woman begins pounding on her steering wheel and yelling at the man to move. The man doesn’t move. The woman is going ballistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Every Christian Should Know Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,724 views

    We will continue our look at the Pharisee Syndrome.

    INTRO: STAY FERVENT IN LOVE. Fervent is a word that speaks of intensity and determination. It is an athletic term for stretching to reach the tape. Have you watched the fellows and gals who run the dash? When they come around that last turn and they’re pressing for the tape, they’ll get right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord's Delight

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    If you are going to boast - do not boast in what you can do with your wisdom, might, and riches. Instead when you glory - glory in the Lord.

    THE LORD’S DELIGHT Jeremiah 9:23-24 [23] Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; [24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want To Know, Bible Survey 101 Part Ii

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,712 views

    We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our actions today.

    What Do You Want To Know Bible Survey 101 Part II Last week I left off with: When you build with bricks you have to be careful, some times you brick yourself in and you have no where to go. (Embellish on notes from last week) We must always be careful in using Old Testament law to determine our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "How To Tell If You Have A Good Pastor"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    The purpose of this sermon is To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Good Pastors are rare, because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners by trying to lead like Jesus.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 13 April 2008 Big Idea: Good Pastors are rare because they sacrifice life activities for their parishioners, by trying to lead like Jesus. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Jeremiah 6:16 (CEV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Becoming A Blessed Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    Jacob became Israel, in this story are the keys to being blessed by God

    Intro: the story of Jacob becoming Israel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Up until this point, Jacob seemingly had done everything his own way. He was a deceiver, he had basically cheated his way through life. But the story of Jacob becoming Israel is based on God’s love, and God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Righteousness Of Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

    While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Be Christian!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,385 views

    If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

    If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ