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  • Darian Catron avatar

    The Church And The Temple Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,231 views

    We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

    SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Desire Was To Encourage Not Discourage Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    His desire was to encourage people he had never met before.

    A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is the Star of David." The second one was a girl and when she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get God Out Of The Trunk And Into The Driver's Seat

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Jesus saves people to change them, to make them different than they were before.

    How to Get God Out of the Trunk & Into the Driver’s Seat Luke 9:22-24 July 16, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A "The closest contemporary word to "discipleship" is probably "apprentice". A disciple is more than a student who learns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Less Stress Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,650 views

    This sermon looks at seven principles for stress management. 1. Know Who You Are 2. Know who you want to please 3. Know what you want to accomplish 4. Focus on one thing at a time 5. Make a habit of personal prayer 6. Take time to rest 7. Give your stress to Christ

    How to Have Less Stress Jesus Christ was a person who was constantly under pressure. Because of His popularity – people always wanted to be around Him. He had to seek out times for personal privacy. Other people repeatedly misunderstood Him – criticized Him – ridiculed Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dont Be A Judge And An Accuser

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 27, 2018
     | 2,713 views

    When we Christians are judgemental and accusing, we drive people away from Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: DONT BE A JUDGE AND AN ACCUSER Acts 10:42-43 King James Version (KJV) 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Lord Was With Jospeh Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,312 views

    Let’s look at Joseph in the early days of his slavery and see the ways we know “the Lord was with him.” As we study these truths please keep in mind that what the Lord did for Joseph, He will also do for you. Let me share with you the ways God blessed thi

    THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH Genesis 37:36; 39:1-6 Introduction When we left Joseph in our last message, he had been betrayed by his own brothers and sold as a slave. Joseph had been sold to some Ishmaelite merchants for the price of a crippled slave. The Ishmaelites took Joseph to Egypt and put him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,075 views

    God not only expects His people to be thankful, He enables them to do so.

    A. This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving. So in advance, let me say, “Happy Thanksgiving everyone.” 1. It is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and arguably is the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to give thanks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refusing To Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,393 views

    If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

    Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Part 02 - Practical Ways To Overcome Depression

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 11, 2020
     | 2,925 views

    In the current pandemic, so many people just feel like giving up.

    So last week we began this short series on Defeating Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. We talked a lot about how prevalent depression is and how the pandemic has made that even worse. So many people just feel like giving up. Knowing the time we live in, and knowing it will only increase and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    5 Keys To Success

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2025
     | 1,586 views

    1. PROSPERITY 2. PRECEPTS 3. PATHWAY 4. PROLIFERATION 5. PEOPLE

    5 KEYS TO SUCCESS IN 2025 PSALM 23 : 3 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. OUTLINE 1. PROSPERITY 2. PRECEPTS 3. PATHWAY 4. PROLIFERATION 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace From Galatians (7 0f 19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,388 views

    The false religions of the world have one thing in common. They all desire to put people under bondage. Why do they want to put people under bondage? This is their way of keeping their members under their control.

    For example to understand that, we have to consider a dictator like Saddam Hussein. Why did he use intimidation, torture and death as a means to control the people of Iraq? The people in Iraq were afraid to say anything bad about him for fear that he would have them killed. Illus: Let me give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    An Argument For Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    God created His people with a purpose: to worship Him and seek His face.

    An Argument for Worship Text: Exodus 3:7-12 Introduction: What is worship? Have you ever tried to define the word? It’s really not as easy as one might think. • Some equate worship with music. In fact, when a worship leader, during a service, says, "Let’s just take some time now to worship," it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Trying To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    When we try to be like Jesus people around us are not going to understand

    Trying To Be Like Jesus Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-33 (KJV) 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    To See Who Jesus Was.

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    To show that the grace and love of Christ creates the miracle of the new birth in unlikely people.

    TO SEE WHO JESUS WAS... Luke 19:1 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 19:2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 19:3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 19:4 So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,225 views

    God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

    Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ