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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Timely Testimony Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 30, 2008
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     | 4,522 views

    The testimony about Jesus is trustworthy and reliable.

    TIMELY TESTIMONY I John 1.1-4 S: Incarnation C: Eyewitness testimony Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: THE TESTIMONY ABOUT JESUS IS RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into To Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Greg Wiens on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,541 views

    This is my introduction to my sermon series on Ecclesiastes. It has a lot of history and background.

    Show Video from ALPHA Course # 2Alpha Course More to life than this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGI3z9YXW9A Read Scripture Passage SLIDE 2+3 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything Is Meaningless 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    I Will Treasure Church Membership As A Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 16,412 views

    Church membership is a gift, not a perk.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” Selected Scriptures Open I go into a bit of depression several times a year. One of those times is very close. It’s the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
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     | 6,400 views

    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unless...

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

    Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Heroes: Spiderman Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,473 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Spider-man Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/17/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Consuming Alcohol

    Contributed by Lee Edgar Elkins on Jan 21, 2013
     | 6,654 views

    This sermon is dealing with the consumption of alcohol.

    It would not be much of a stretch for me to say that when it comes to teaching and preaching about alcohol; this subject can really bother some people. I have seen people storm out of churches just because of what the preacher was preaching about. Instead of confronting him on the issue and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It's Raining In My House Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 6,095 views

    The first in a series of sermons on the home and family. This sermon concentrates on conflicts and communication in marriage and family.

    INTRO: Storms come I've lived in shacks My mom lived in cars I've lived in hotels „« Storms come Remarried...step children In the country...in the city A palace or an apartment...storms come You have a house and not a home You need a place of refuge The church is not to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sex In Marriage Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 5,293 views

    The blessing of marital sex.

    Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life Is Too Precious To Waste

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014
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     | 14,458 views

    How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

    TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Climate Change - Pt. 4 - Kingdom Climate 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014
     | 5,811 views

    Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

    Kingdom Climate 2 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Furnish Your Memory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 5, 2015
     | 5,389 views

    What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see.

    “Living A Joy-Full Life: Furnish Your Memory” Phil. 3:17-21 What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see. For example, look at these words on the screen. WOMAN WITHOUT HER MAN IS A SAVAGE. What’s in your mind will determine how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Honorably For Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,783 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS LIVING HONORABLY FOR JESUS HEBREWS 13:1-4 INTRODUCTION -There are some downright crazy people in our world. -This last week in the news we had… -A band of atheists from New Jersey who were offended by a 10 commandments monument outside of a Court House in Florida. -They sued to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things I'm Thankful For

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023
     | 2,780 views

    This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

    Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Christian Behavior

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,026 views

    This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

    Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist