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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Do You Love Him

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    Wednesday Night Bible Study on the responsibility of love.

    Do You Love Him John 21: 15-17 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    ¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote)

    ¡§Self-control is the ability to keep cool while someone else is making it hot for you.¡¨ (Unknown quote) A mother was in a grocery store with her little boy in the shopping cart. She just picked him up from daycare after work and needed to get groceries for dinner. As she went up and down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Let Go Of The Vine

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,100 views

    You don’t have to be Tarzan to learn to hold on to the Vine. Practical outline on abiding in Christ and how to ’branch out’ and bear fruit for the Father, our Husbandman. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Don’t Let Go of the Vine John 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DontLetGo.html Sometimes it may seem we are spinning our wheels and going nowhere. What are we supposed to do then? We live in an age where we feel we must always be busy and be doing something. We are restless [and young!] and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door Key To Heaven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    There seems to be a blurring of the need of the Cross of Christ in our responsibility as a Christian. The Cross is an absolute necessity for the Christian to be effective . . . .

    Scripture: Matthew 27:29 – 38 Title: “The Door Key To Heaven” Introduction: Jesus made the ‘Cross’ famous by His sacrifice on it. Jesus made many references to the ‘Cross’ before He faced it for Himself. The act of crucifying people was a very common occurrence during N.T. times. (“And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,588 views

    Many years ago there was a TV program called, “The Howdy Doody Show.” It was created mainly for

    Scripture: Romans 13:1 – Title: “What Time Is It?” (What Time Is It? Is my thought for today)? Introduction: Many years ago there was a TV program called, “The Howdy Doody Show.” It was created mainly for children. It came on with a puppet named “Howdy Doody” saying, “Say, Boys & Girls, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of A Forgiving Church

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

    The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Peacemaker

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,334 views

    We can have peace right now through our Lord Jesus

    OUR PEACEMAKER Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Jesus Christ is peace for our souls ,he made a way for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Peter’s denial of Christ (part 1 of 2).

    COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 1) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jesus in John 13:38, about Peter denying Jesus. V. 27, states that Peter denies Jesus. Today, we want to lock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Paul's Principles For Living (I Corithians 16:5-24) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He speaks of Apollos. Then

    PAUL’S PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 Introduction A. Paul gets personal with the Corinthians (vv. 5-12). 1. He tells of his plans for the future and his intended visit. 2. He speaks of an opportunity. 3. He tells them that they may receive a visit from Timothy. 4. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To The Kingdom -Binding And Loosing

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,249 views

    FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS THE ROCK, THE CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HADES.

    KEYS TO THE KINGDOM -BINDING AND LOOSING PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES MATTHEW 16: 18-19 FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS THE ROCK, THE CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HADES. EXPOSITION: MATTHEW 16: 18 PETER (SIMON PETER) WHOSE NAME MEAN STONE, WAS A ROBUST, BOLD, COURAGEOUS, FRANK, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Church And Give Yourself For It

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    The duties each Christian has to their local church.

    TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:25 TITLE: LOVE YOUR CHURCH and GIVE YOURSELF FOR IT AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ___________________________________ Introduction: Let me suggest three things every member ought to do for their church. 1. GO TO IT BEFORE YOU GO ANYWHERE ELSE [Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long-Winded Preachers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,042 views

    Can you sing longer than you can listen to a sermon? Are you hoping he cuts the sermon short?

    I posted on FaceBook a video by Todd White that is nearly two hours long. It amazes me that people willingly sit to hear him that long. I am always hearing people complaining about long-winded preachers. I had one deacon that felt seventeen minutes was good enough and if you cannot get it done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip En Route To Caesarea

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,818 views

    “Philip was found” is an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his conveyance away from Gaza to his current location “at Azotus”—“the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.”

    February 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Philip En Route to Caesarea (8:40) Series: The Early Church Commentary 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. “Philip was found” is an expression ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Run The Race"

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2016
     | 6,332 views

    Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race

    Run the Race Have you ever run a race? Have you ever won a medal or a trophy for running a race? It is a thrill to run a race and hear the voices of the people who are watching as they shout words of encouragement. It is an even greater thrill when you finish the race and win a medal or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,685 views

    A Christian has no where to go to or no one to go to no matter what except to be in Jesus and with Him always.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LORD, TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? John 6:66-69King James Version (KJV) 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic