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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Faith Or Fantasy Part I

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    This sermon deals with the difference between having faith and simply fantasizing.

    Faith Or Fantasy 4/14/2004 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 50,172 views

    Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

    Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rulers Disarmed Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
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     | 7,705 views

    God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more

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    Putting Away Sin Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 12,788 views

    We put away sin by fixing our thoughts on Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:11 as we continue our way through this letter. The question we’ll address today is how do we make progress in godliness? Growing in godliness involves two things: putting away sin and putting on righteousness; not doing the things God ...read more

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    Putting Away Gossip & Slander Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,538 views

    May the Lord help us to resist and put away gossip and slander and other sins of the tongue in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 3:8. Last week we explored verses 1-11 which address the issue of putting to death or putting away sin from our lives. We do this not in an attempt to make ourselves right with God, for God’s acceptance comes only through faith. We do it ...read more

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    Putting On Christ Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009
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     | 14,130 views

    Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012
     | 7,731 views

    Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What The Bible Can Do For Me Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
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     | 12,994 views

    Packed with facts and stories, this sermon is designed to excite people about reading the Bible. It’s the introductory message in The Bible Questions Campaign.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is The Spirit Leading? Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 14, 2011
     | 6,414 views

    This all shows that when we stubbornly disobey God • In those times when we willfully disregard His will • If we repent we can rediscover His guidance and rejoin Him in His work.

    Where is the Spirit leading? September 18, 2011 Scripture: Acts 16:1-15 Introduction I don't know if anyone's counting but we've been studying the book of Acts together now for about eight months and we've covered a lot of basic Christian truth. 1. We’ve learned about MISSIONS o How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mediating The New Covenant-1--The Security Of Christ’s Mediation Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011
     | 4,034 views

    The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How does He accomplish that? Successful mediation of the New Covenant is secured by...

    MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-I—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION Attention: Lawyers rightly representing clients. Need: The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant/man’s redemption. How/Why has Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Swing Wide The Gates!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 71 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths that will take us 3 sermons to cover. Parts 1 & 2 are here. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Swing Wide the Gates Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html The walls of Jerusalem stood for something. They were more than just protection. They stood for the glory of God. Unbelievers of that day looked at the broken down walls and would mock believers. The ruins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Garden Of Evil Planters

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
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    The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in this age of so much spiritual contamination, it is important for every believer to know how to deliver himself and how to help others.

    THE GARDEN OF EVIL PLANTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, our message is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28: “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Spirit Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 9,260 views

    Romans Chapter 8 is designed to unlock the mystery and addresses the subject of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus and the difference Christ makes. Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit completely changes the life of every believer. Believers

    The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1-2, 11 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.….But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,484 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

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    The Resource Of Obligation-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,052 views

    Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Thus my Spiritual obligation is a resource for the ministry of others. But when? My Obligation becomes a resource/asset for others when it aligns/correlate

    The RESOURCE of OBLIGATION-II—Titus 1:1-4 His request approved, the CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist