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  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Staying Pure Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Purity in marriage is critical in the life of every Christian.

    Read Exodus 20:1-17 Last week I was approached by one of our members and we were talking about this series on the Ten Commandments. They said that they thought I was handling the topic real well but they were waiting for the Seventh one. This ought to be real good they said. So here we are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage Covenant - Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    A Christian Marriage is more than a contract. It is acovenant commitment. It is a solemn promise.

    Marriage Covenant – Fanning the Flame Ephesians 5:21-33 Christian marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant commitment. A covenant is an agreement between two parties. It is a solemn promise. God made a covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18. If Noah was obedient and built an ark God ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Don't Throw Stones Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,598 views

    Although my sins are different than your sins, when it comes to sin, we all stand before God in the same place. So be careful when you throw stones.

    Introduction I. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” at least according to one contemporary proverb. II. I discovered some rather interesting statistics concerning the state of America this past week. A. Let me begin with divorce 1. We often hear that the divorce rate in America is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Lose Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 34,570 views

    What happens when we lose heart and how to overcome it. 1- Obvious doubt 2- Clear Evidence 3- Great commendation

    INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included, in Miami, FL! The driver said, "I’d had it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Your Body Matters Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,394 views

    Paul speaks once again to the issue of sex and how we use our bodies. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - that means more than quitting smoking; more than overeating...read the sermon and find out what it does mean.

    YOUR BODY MATTERS It’s time for Body Break with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, those Canadian health and fitness experts. You know those commercials on TV where a man and woman come on and tell you that all the stuff you’re eating is killing you? That’s them! Did you know that a can of soda ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Strong Families Have In Common Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2004
    based on 153 ratings
     | 34,742 views

    Is Your Family a Fortress or a Facade? Strong families have these 5 things in common... [COMMITMENT, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNION, COPING SKILLS, CONSECRATION]

    Is Your Family a Fortress or a Façade? Josh. 24:15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Greatest Power Is Often Simple Patience Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    Life outside of Christ, Paul says. It’s angry life. Its confrontational politics and caustic talk shows. It’s accusatory e-mails that appear to have been sent from a flamethrower. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with patience.

    Opening illustration: This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t wait for the bell to ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Say No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

    June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 4,290 views

    The system of sexual morality which begins with God operates on three levels, in three dimensions. First it binds the individual, then the couple, and finally the entire society. And each dimension reflects something of the nature of our Creator.

    So what is all this fuss over marriage about, anyway? And why shouldn’t any two people who love each other be given the blessing of church and state? Come to think of it, why should it be limited to two people? After all, David had any number of wives, at least 8 that we know of not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Hamnation Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    Knowing and applying God’s truth to sexuality brings freedom and blessing.

    Those of you who are my age or older I want you to try to remember back to your high school days. As I read this news item from June 18th ask yourself this question, “How did we, as a nation, get here?” As summer vacation begins, 17 girls at Gloucester High School are expecting babies — more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Advent People Are Patient People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people.

    Title: Advent People Are Patient People Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are reminded to be patient with God and patient with people. Introduction Frank Thomas was a great baseball player who really came into his own in the 1990’s when he played for the Chicago White ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Being "Single-Minded"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

    Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Spirit Of Baal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,199 views

    Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. (Beelzebub is another name for Baal)

    The Spirit of Baal Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. Matthew 12:24 (Beelzebub is another name for Baal) Baal-hamon, one of Baal's names, means "the lord of wealth or abundance." You must war against this spirit to see your inheritance released. Jeremiah 51:44 (Bel in this verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Divine Ownership

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,476 views

    All believers have been given new life in Christ under Divine Ownership, with a Divine Occupant, and a Divine Objective.

    Divine Ownership 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (Focus = verses 19-20) The Corinthian church was much like the church in America today. They lived in a culture that was hedonistic, seeking to gratify their physical appetites for pleasure. The city was consumed and obsessed with sensuality and promiscuity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist