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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signs Of God In Our World

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    A sermonf or the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series C John the Baptist talking about loving one another

    3rd Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 "The Signs of God in Our World" 7 He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 44,083 views

    Before you can love your neighbor as yourself, you must first love yourself.

    The Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #3: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” (Pt. 1) 10/5/03 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction: A. I want to begin this morning with the words to a song that was a big hit for Whitney Houston around ten years ago. “I believe the children are our are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born Again A New Years Message

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

    Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Donley avatar

    The Coming Ages Series

    Contributed by Charles Donley on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    We have a heritage granted to us by the Father when He adopted us as sons and daughters through Jesus. Now it is our responsibilty to continue that heritage.

    The Coming Ages Ephesians 2:4-11 As dads, we often say that we are doing things now for the good they will bring in the future. If you turn your young one over your knee, you say “I’m doing this for your own good”. When we teach our kids to save, we want them to be good stewards of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,676 views

    In Christ, we can have no fear!

    INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    One Nation Under God [independence Day]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 719 ratings
     | 80,370 views

    We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

    One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Christian avatar

    Inner Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    Two key points are: 1) The Gospel message, 2) Confession to God changes our lives.

    The Peacemaker: Inner Peace Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Last week, we began a series about being peacemakers, and remember that we began by looking at THE Peacemaker, God. That is God, plural. God, the Father created the plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Super Bowls"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    No Super Bowl can compare to the "Super Bowls" that God has in store for planet Earth during the Tribulation Period. This study of Revelation Chapter 16 shows God as not only a God of wrath & judgment, but also as a God of love.

    “The Super Bowls” – Revelation Ch. 16 INTRODUCTION: For those of you who don’t know it … TODAY is “Super Bowl Sunday”! To some, it doesn’t mean much. To others, it’s what you’ve been waiting for all year. TODAY, I thought I would preach a message on “The Super Bowls”. BUT … I’m going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    It Is Time To Grow Up

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,931 views

    There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.

    January 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Bank Of God

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,007 views

    Learn about God’s desire to provide and prosper you in this message about your heavenly checking account.

    The Bank of GOD How to Use Your Heavenly Checking Account 10/01/03 I. Introduction A guy driving a Mini Cooper pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Mini rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, "Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got phone in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Restoring The Power Of The New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,825 views

    The New Testament church operated in power not weakness. So many congregations are failing, weak, troubled, and dying because they’re operating out of human power and not the power of the Holy Spirit.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “RESTORING THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Mission Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,787 views

    This is the 2nd of 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This one expresses the mission of Christ to restore the Children of Israel; and to serve as a light to the Gentiles

    February 8, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah: Mission of the Servant Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, we introduced the Servant Songs of Isaiah... In the book of Isaiah, there are 5 "songs" that speak about Jesus... and some aspect of His ministry. 2. We’ve looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Who Needs A Boat

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    We may live a life of Christian comfort with friends and fellow church members until one day God calls us from our everyday existance into His extra ordinary service.

    Who Needs A Boat? - Mark Aarssen May 2004 My friends I want to talk today about stepping out. I don’t mean out to dinner or out on the town but stepping out in faith. Has there been a time when you were a witness to one of God’s miracles? A time when you stood and watched in absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed