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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,935 views

    Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

    There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    These Things We Have

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,456 views

    Examines the way the Lord has blessed our church.

    THESE THINGS WE HAVE This morning I would like to draw on just part of one verse as the primary text for my message. > Matthew 16:18 …I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. We have in this verse, a picture: a picture of 2 kingdoms. There is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,757 views

    Part 3 of the series.

    Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20 Introduction This message concludes this series on lessons I’ve learned from Christ’s last week on earth and His resurrection. This morning we will look at the resurrection. Last week we ended with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are His Hands

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    • We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

    We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Breaking The Barriers To Belief Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,894 views

    In this sermon we explore the barriers to belief that some people have, and then point out that God wants to help all people overcome the obstacles to belief.

    A. This morning we return to our series called Embracing Our Mission. To help refresh our memory, here are some of the things we have been emphasizing in this series: 1. First and foremost – People Matter to God. He loves them and He wants to save them! 2. Second – Reaching out to the lost is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shake Off The Serpent

    Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 30,148 views

    Satan brings attacks upon all of God’s people, even when we are in the center of God’s will. Let us learn to kindle a fire and shake off the serpent in the fire of the Holy Ghost.

    Shake Off the Serpent By Pastor Jim May Acts 28:1-5, "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repentance Means Change

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,499 views

    A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

    Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    'the End Of The Beginning'.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 7,407 views

    'The End of The Beginning'. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 28 verses 23-31. ill: Train story - focus on the wrong thing. Ill: • Then 'War Time Speeches of Winston Churchill'. • During the second world war November 1942: • As Hitler's Luftwaffe had invaded English skies, • Britain was feeling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Principles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,668 views

    Nehemiah was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Principles of Leadership Nehemiah 2:11-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrinciplesOfLeadership.html He was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Nehemiah had walls to build, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be Positive Series

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,771 views

    Making the choice to live with a positive attitude

    Parting With Debbie Downer: Learning to be Positive Psalm 118:24 Debbie Downer Video Clip In May of 2004, Saturday Night Live introduced the character of Debbie Downer to the world. Debbie’s last name is taken from the Slang for Downer – which refers to someone who persistently adds bad news or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Grateful When Life Happens

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,072 views

    This sermon deals with our being grateful even when life's circumstances stink. The text that is used is from the story of the Pharisee and the Prostitute.

    Being Grateful When Life Happens Luke 7:36-50 Seeing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner; it might be nice to speak upon our need to be grateful to God. And so the point I want to get across is … The depth of our gratitude reveals just how much we understand our need for a Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    My Favorite Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 26, 2015
     | 6,137 views

    David deals with the basic questions of life in this popular psalm.

    Bob Buford wrote a great book entitled Halftime. No, it’s not a football book. It’s a book about finding significance in life. Bob Buford was a business man who had spent the first half of his life searching for success, and came to realize his real search was for significance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Year 2012

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,668 views

    a challenge for the new year

    Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyes Of The Lord

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2011
     | 6,519 views

    The eyes of the Lord are on you!

    Eyes of the Lord! Zechariah 4:10”For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth." Good morning! Do you feel insignificant, small and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013
     | 6,612 views

    Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

    WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene