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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Jesus' Prayer For You

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    Jesus has our best in mind.

    JESUS’ PRAYER FOR YOU John 17.1-26 S: Jesus and prayer C: Unity Pr: JESUS HAS OUR BEST IN MIND. ?: What? What does Jesus pray for? KW: Plans TS: In John 17, Jesus reveals His plans for believers of all ages and shows how He has our best in mind. Type: Proposition The ____ plan is… I. GLORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rise Up And Choose Christ

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,185 views

    This is a sermon we preached on our 18th anniversary at the church. It challenges us to Rise Up And Choose Christ. It’s our theme. Watch the video or listen to the audio version at www.glenvillenewlife.com.

    Rise Up And Choose Christ 3/4/2007 Isaiah 40:27-31 Acts 14:8-20 Today is the celebration of starting our 18th year in ministry together. We praise God for God’s working in and through the life of this church to make a difference for Jesus Christ. How many of you can say that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word Of God As A Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,787 views

    Third in a Series on metaphors in the Bible. It compares the Word of God to Light

    AS A LIGHT Series: Metaphors in the Bible– Sermon Three Proverbs 1:6 We began this series a few weeks ago and took last week off to Preach on the Christmas Story But I want to get back to the Series on the WORD OF GOD I began the First Two Messages on WHY WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year's Sermon

    Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,490 views

    Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

    "A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians: Party Animals? Part I Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    This sermon is part of a series I did on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:1-8 April 29, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 1 A funny thing happened on the way to the sermon! I had it all lined up and figured out, and then it became clear that God was asking me to change my mind and my approach to the remainder of this sermon series. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    In Danger Of Distraction Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 32,185 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 6:1-14 April 1, 2001 “In Danger of Distraction” If you have email, you will appreciate the following message I got from an old friend recently. It read Let it be known: 1. Big companies don’t do business via chain letters and there are no computer programs that track ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Laying A Foundation For A Strong Marriage Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,841 views

    Sermon 2 of 4: Steps to laying a strong foundation in marriage

    Extreme Home Makeovers Laying a Foundation for a Strong Marriage Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 11, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) During the spring of 2004, I had the privilege of helping, or mostly watching as Kenny Lamar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,024 views

    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Or Belongers? Series

    Contributed by George Alves on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    Many in Canada are saying yes to God but no to the church. This sermon address why we NEED to belong. Statics presented, issues of loneliness discussed. Reasons why people avoid church share and God’s design explained. The Church, God designed, God o

    FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY (title borrow from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church and Purpose Driven Life) One day a little boy was asked by his pastor if he knew why they always served coffee after the sermon. Little boy responded, "I think I know. Is it’s to get the people awake before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Homework For Husbands Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    Howard Hendricks said, “If your faith doesn’t work at home, it doesn’t work."

    Hey big guy, practice what you preach. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Three Reasons to believe that computers are female: 1. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval. 2. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Having An Identity Crisis?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    Salt and Light

    Do you know who I am? • My parts alone could be deadly. As a soft metal I can explode in water. As a yellowish gas I am poisonous to breathe. Do you know who I am? • You consider me common, but I have been considered of great value; I have even been used like money. Others have used me as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

    Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

    First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,724 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Don't Be A Pain! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    We need God’s help in defeating sin’s results.

    DON’T BE A PAIN! I Chronicles 4:10 S: Evil, temptation and sin Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED GOD’S HELP IN DEFEATING SIN’S RESULTS. ?: How? KW: Admonitions TS: In our final study of the prayer of Jabez, we will find five admonitions to follow that will help us defeat sin’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist