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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

    Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 141 ratings
     | 37,942 views

    The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

    A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Sports Fans Can Teach Christians

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 28,900 views

    We can learn a lot of spiritual things from sports fans!

    HEB.12:1 “WHAT SPORTS FANS CAN TEACH CHRISTIANS” A) Sports is one of the largest pastimes in the world! * Billions of dollars are spent on sports events and sports related items. * Events like the Super Bowl and World Series attract worldwide interest. * Many Christians would also add that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Call Shotgun

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    We all want a seat of honor

    I Call Shotgun Today we continue on Jesus’ journey. We have followed this journey from Capernaum where the disciples were arguing who was the greatest, through Judea and the encounter with the rich man, and now we’re on our way to Jerusalem. It’s at this point that James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul George avatar

    The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spiritual Paralysis Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,380 views

    There are two main causes of paralysis in the Christian - attack of the enemy or lethargy of the spirit. Learn how to combat both.

    There are two dangers that we face as Christians - attacked by the enemy we become paralyzed - or not motivated to keep going we become lethargic. Paul finishes up his second letter to the Thessalonians by giving them some warnings about the present. He’s spent most of the letter warning about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,381 views

    this meeagse talks about anger and bitterness and the need to get rid of it.

    Text. Eph 4:30-32. Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Attractive Nature Of Christ's Death” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    The coming of these Gentiles was a signal that the hour of Christ’s Passion had come, that the time for the overthrow of Satan’s kingdom had come and that the time for the spread of Christ’s gospel to the whole world had come.

     200415.ser “The Attractive Nature of Christ’s Death” CLBC March 21, 2004 a.m. Subject: The death of Christ Theme: The Means of Bringing the Gospel to the World Passage: John 12: 20 - 36 Their coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Alive! True Of False Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    There are a lot of crazy "theories" as to why the tomb is empty. This is a simple look at them

    INTRODUCTION • What a wonderful day! Today we celebrate the fact that Jesus is alive! • Over the last three weeks we have looked at the fact that Jesus is the Son of God, that He is the only way to God; and that He died for you. • If we let the story end right there, we would then fit in with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,913 views

    We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

    Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Jesus Heals Peter's Mother–in–law” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 45,870 views

    Fifth in a series on the miracles of Christ, here Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law.

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 5 “Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother–In–Law” Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:14-17, Luke 4:38-41 After casting out a demon of the possessed man in the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus went directly to house of Simon Peter and his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Beattitude 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,590 views

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    Beatitude Series # 2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted Original date April 18, 1999 Revised May 5, 2001 Intro. Church bulletins „h "Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled . Proceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Ladies And Gentlemen, This Earth Is Yours!" Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    Being meek is not what we thought it was!

    (Sermon #5 of "Sermon On The Mount" series.) Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. “Ladies and Gentlemen! This Earth Is Yours!” Matthew 5:5 INTRO This scripture is one of the most commonly misunderstood scriptures in all the Bible. One of the common misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Busy Or Busybody Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,758 views

    II Thess #3: Work is worthy; and those who don’t work get into trouble or cause trouble

    Busy, or Busybody II Thessalonians 3 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series from the book of II Thessalonians. It’s a short series because it’s a short book: just 3 chapters. II Thessalonians is the second letter to the Church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Narnia: Christmas Can Be Yours

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    This sermon was preached on Christmas Eve following the release of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and deals with the question "What if there were no Christmas?"

    He was born on November 29th, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. His father was a successful lawyer who provided a large home with dark narrow passages and an overgrown garden where they played often. Tragically, their rather idyllic childhood came to a screeching halt when their mother became sick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist