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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,679 views

    This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

    God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,570 views

    We are Salt and Light. Jesus has commissioned us. We’re each ordained Christian workers. We are the world’s light. We are salt for the earth. Shine as a light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

    Today we begin a series of a sermons following Jesus’ teaching in the sermon on the mount. What we’ll discover as we go through is a series of radical interpretations of God’s law, designed to teach his followers how to live lives that are shaped by God’s agenda for the world and for his people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part 3 - What Is Our Purpose As God's People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Part 3 of our Finding Purpose series will focus on the top commands from God to us on how we are to be. Loving God with all of our heart, mind and soul and loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 3 – What is our Purpose as God’s People? † SCRIPTURE READING This week we will be looking at what our purpose as God’s people is. This very question was posed to Jesus in our scripture reading today, an expert in religious law asking Jesus this question trying to test Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Worship In Truth

    Contributed by Jeffery Ralston on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Considering Worship from a truthful point of view

    It’s not so hard to fool your sense of touch. Most of us are pretty confident in our body ownership. We see appendages emerging from our shoulders and think: These are my arms. That multiple-digit tool at the end of my arm is my hand. And so on. The awareness we have of our body position in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birth Of A King

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

    The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

    When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Chain Of Command

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

    God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "A Kernel Of Wheat" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,397 views

    How was Jesus able to get through the external and internal struggles on his way to the cross?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 13, 2005 Fifth Sunday of Lent “A Kernel of Wheat” John 12:20-33 INTRODUCTION: At the time of this scripture Jesus was well on His way to the cross. His public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deadly Sins? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    We’re to be counter-cultural in the way we fight against the social pressures of our world where the norm is to respond to hurt with anger and revenge, where lust is seen as normal, faithfulness as an option. Rather we’re to respond with the servant love

    According to the Age this week, the seven deadly sins have been knocked for six. No longer do we worry about sloth, gluttony or lust. In fact most respondents to a recent survey carried out by the BBC said they rather enjoyed those particular vices. The trouble is, according to a professor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Calvary Story

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,402 views

    CONCERNING THE CALVARY STORY, WE NOTICE THE FOLLOWING THREE SCENES:THE TESTING OF JESUS IN THE GARDEN, THE TRIAL OF JESUS BY THE JEWS, AND THE TORTURE OF JESUS ON THE CROSS.

    THE CALVARY STORY Luke 23:33A And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. During the last week of Jesus, He rode into Jerusalem on one Sunday as a carpenter , and on Friday, He was crucified, and the next Sunday, He arose as a King. Arlington ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Other Little Ships

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,133 views

    We’re not in this thing by ourselves. We have an obligation to those on this journey with us.

    Other Little Ships Mark 4:35-41 Sunday, March 20, 2005 Elton Woods Church of God It is not my custom to preach a message more than once. I feel that if God gives me the message for a particular congregation, it is for them. This message wouldn’t necessarily apply under that criteria. I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Responsiblity For The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    # 8 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with Timothy’s charge to stand for the truth.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #8 “The Responsibility for the Truth!” 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Chapter three ends with a reference to the church as “pillar and foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Building Good Kids Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    Message 2 of 6 on children. This message focuses on the work of parents in raising children. It gives four building blocks from 2 Timothy.

    Microsoft’s Big Bear Can Watch Your Kids Prototype ’Teddy’ keeps an eye on the youngsters Iain Thomson, vnunet.com 15 Mar 2005 Young children could be watched over by remote control teddy bears with swivelling heads that track every move, thanks to a research project from Microsoft. ’Teddy’ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Life Of Christ #5 - He's Coming Back! Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Last in this series on the life of Jesus. Sorry, no date-setting, or even a strong position on pre,post, mid, stuff.

    The Life of Christ Part 5 - He’s Coming Back! Various Scriptures April 18, 2005 Introduction Today we wrap up our series about the life of Christ. So far we’ve looked at the fact that Jesus lived, and that he lived to glorify God and bring people into his kingdom. We’ve also looked at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    #2. Respecting Human Life Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Second of seven in series on Building a Kingdom Family

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships May 16, 2004 “You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 (NASB) Pillar #2. Respecting Human Life Human life is a gift from God and is of transcendent worth. It is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist