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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Pearl Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 25,796 views

    The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,810 views

    God’s grace is sufficient to help through any thorns or circumstances of life.

    GOD’S AMAZING GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:9 John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace(charis anti charios” grace against grace). John writes that through Jesus Christ we have received of His fullness and grace for grace. This would be better translated as “grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crumbs From The Table Of Grace

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    A brief look at the gentile woman who tried to deceive Christ by dressing as a Jew in order to see her daughter healed. A lesson to all of us about grace. More preaching notes than full-text

    CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF GRACE MATTHEW 15. 21 - 28 This passage of scripture is one of the most profound, yet the most simplistic of all passages in scripture. It is the story of the life of a Christian saved by grace. It is an appropriate passage for us to understand our position in this world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

    I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Love?

    Contributed by John Lee on May 30, 2002
    based on 575 ratings
     | 40,663 views

    Paul clearly defines wht love is in I Cor. 13. Are we living a life of biblical Love?

    WHAT IS LOVE? I Corinthians 13 Paul lists fifteen characteristics of Christian love. 1. Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances. It is the word used of the man who is wronged and who has the power to avenge himself but will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Falling In Love With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    part 1 of the series of falling in love with Jesus. In Jesus this abstract concept, this wishful thought became reality. Could he realy have done this for you and me?

    Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 This series is based on the book by the same name written by Rubel Shelly. Quotes are taken from the book Part one Objectives of this series: 1. This gospel tells us the single most important story in the world for believers. No church that gets sidetracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,803 views

    Christians should celebrate God’s fulfillment of His promises and mercies to the lowly through the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Mary’s Song: A God’s to the Lowly Luke 1:46-55 (Part 1) Introduction: Excitement for an upcoming event; great anticipation; Ill: A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's People

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    How does God refer to His people?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GODS PEOPLE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Paradise Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Jesus’ 2nd cry from the cross and how it relates to admission to paradise (salvation)

    WHAT MOVED THE HEART OF JESUS Part 2: The Promise of Paradise - Luke 23:39-43 > v43 . . . Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise. You know, I have seen a few things and a few places in life. I haven’t seen as much nor traveled as extensively as some of you who’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forsaken For Us Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

    FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Elder Son

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

    WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is Jesus Still Weeping?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,121 views

    Jesus wept over the state of Jerusalem. Is He still weeping over the state of our lives?

    Is Jesus still weeping? Luke 19:41-44 April 8, 2001 Palm Sunday This message was based on an outline in Roger Capbell’s book Preach for A Year # 1 Palm Sunday Tears pages 61 and 62, published by Kregel. Introduction I. New Pastor¡¦s Appointment Finding his newly-appointed pastor standing at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Not The Right Time

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    The time has not come to build the house of the Lord.

    The Lord of hosts doesn’t call the exiles “His people” because they were ignoring His will. They say the time is not right to restore the temple. They are using an injunction issued by the Persian court against the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem as an excuse for not restoring the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness