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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2022
     | 6,020 views

    The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

    The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023
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     | 2,909 views

    Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

    A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Most Important (Revised 2025)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 4, 2025
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    There are three things that should be the most important in everyone's live. I try to preach this message near the first of every year as a reminder to our church members and to inform our new members and attendee.

    The Most Important Things Colossians 1:12-19 That in all things He might have the preeminence… Preeminence - To have first place in rank and influence. There are three things that are the most important. We must not loose sight of them. I. The Great Commandment. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 A. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room For Sin: The Connection Between Christmas And Repentance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 149 views

    Jesus did not come merely to decorate our lives; He came to disrupt our sin, call us to repentance, and redeem us by His blood. If Christmas does not lead us to repentance, we have misunderstood it.

    No Room for Sin: The Connection Between Christmas and Repentance Christmas Without Repentance Is Just a Sentiment Christmas is one of the most celebrated seasons in the world. Lights, carols, food, family, nostalgia. But Scripture confronts us with a sobering truth: the first Christmas was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Know You Are Walking In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 305 ratings
     | 62,609 views

    3 THINGS WHICH MUST BE PRESENT IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE SO THEY MAY KNOW GOD’S WILL. This had a big impact on our people!

    “How to Know You Are Walking in God’s Will” Psalm 37:1-5, 23 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Nothing is more important in a believer’s life than finding and doing the will of God [not just for preachers, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Is Not What It Seems Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 56,454 views

    A sermon bringing to light the "unseen" worlds that impact our lives and how the truth is sometimes hidden behind the trappings and events of this twisted world.

    In the late 1800s, doctors and scientists believed in something called spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation . . . the idea behind spontaneous generation was that living organisms could suddenly pop up anywhere from non-living organisms, and this pretty much explained, in the late 1800s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Listening And Self-Control James 1:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,374 views

    James 1:19-20 imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our spiritual growth and relationships.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of Listening and Self-Control James 1:19-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth as we dive into James 1:19-20. This passage imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marriage: Cake + Biscuits=cookies Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    Discusses two coming together to make one.

    Marriage Part 3: Cake + Biscuit = Cookies Introduction Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31 says, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh. The development of a marriage is a three-step process. First, the man (and woman) must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A World Changer

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,663 views

    The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

    Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 751 ratings
     | 268,212 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

    INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Well-Known, And Yet Unknown

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    The life of Patrick, evangelist to the Irish, exemplifies the impact of obedience to Christ's call to evangelise. Christians are charged to carry the message of life to all mankind.

    “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” [1] Cities dye their rivers green in his honour; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,952 views

    We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

    Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Priority Of A Quiet Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,993 views

    In order the be strong in the Lord, you must spend time alone with God. See the impact of a quiet time and some tips on developing a quality quiet time.

    INTRODUCTION Today we will study another of our favorite heroes of the Old Testament. One of the things that is true of every virtually hero story is that he or she has a secret hideout or lair to which they retreat. It is the place where they prepare, recover, train, etc. Think of Batman’s cave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Gift

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,952 views

    Hannah’s preparation of Samuel for a life of ministry was accomplished in just a few short years. See the qualities of motherhood that allowed her to impact young Samuel.

    "A Mother’s Gift" 1 Samuel 1 A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I?" When the test papers were turned in, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist