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  • Greg Powell avatar

    The Interrogation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020
     | 4,339 views

    As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

    INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like My Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,436 views

    There are two fathers we may want to be just like. 1- our earthly father 2- our heavenly father (but let me personalize this with "my" earthly father and "my" heavenly father)

    INTRO. - ILL.- Today 100 years have elapsed since the first father’s Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unsafe For The Whole Family

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Some churches are really big on safety these days, providing a safe place for you and the whole family … not that there is really anything wrong with that… but honestly; how safe is this Christian walk?

    Dakota Community Church June 15, 2008 Unsafe for the Whole Family We live in a world that has gone to the extreme where safety is concerned. Everything is labeled for safety. As I write this I glance at my coffee cup which warns me that “the beverage I am about to enjoy is extremely hot” and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2reassurance:god's Gift! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    God knows that as we face big battles fear tries to hinder us, so our God will give us reassurance and encourage us to continue.

    #2 REASSURANCE... God’s gift! When fear tries to hinder, God will give us reassurance! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part#2 of a 2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. When my sons were growing up and we would travel, we would often sing. I had a Pinto station wagon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1assurance:god's Gift Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    We face trials, pain and disappointments --- God understands when fear tries to destroy FAITH. So God will give you REASSURANCE to trust Him!

    #1 REASSURANCE, GOD’S GIFT! WHEN FEAR TRIES TO HINDER, GOD WILL GIVE US REASSURANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #1 of a #2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Often times life throws us some strange twists that we never expected. Our hopes can seem so far away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go For The Gold!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 238 ratings
     | 57,840 views

    It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Calling An Audible Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2009
     | 3,695 views

    Part 1 of a 7-part sermon. The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. But Why? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of…

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: Pacific Herring live off of coast of US from Baja CA to AK. They eat Plankton(microscopic drifters). For various reasons, plankton ‘bloom’, increasing their numbers exponentially. This feeds the herring, one of the favorite foods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Overcomers: Who Are They? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,587 views

    This message dealing with what the Apostle John had to say about overcomers is a topical introduction to the subject of our victory in Christ anchored on I John 5:4-5.

    OVERCOMERS (Part 1): WHO ARE THEY? Text: I John 5:4-5, Rev. 2-3 Introduction: A recent article in the San Antonio Express News spoke about the amazing phenomenon of designer tennis shoes which has taken the younger generation by storm. The new status symbol is the special name-brand high-top ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,669 views

    Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

    Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,977 views

    Disagreements are normally centered around power and control. Getting our own way with little regard to what is actually best for a majority or a right thing to do.

    The Heart of the matter James 4:1-10 For the past couple of months we have had a sort of strange schedule. We have been in and out of the book of James. While we have been moving through James it is still a topical kind of study. There is an over all flow that I call teaching on “faith that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What 'spirit' Do I Have

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    One of the most needed messages in America Today.

    “What ‘Spirit’ Do I Have” John 9:13-41 * What do you think of when you hear the word, “Pharisee?” Do you think Religious leaders? Or maybe Killers of Jesus? Do you think of their reputation for being judgmental, arrogant, or a people of Law & Rules? Several years ago, I heard Jack Taylor say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 5,136 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

    King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David McNally avatar

    Put On The Full Armour Of God

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,378 views

    We are in a battle against spiritual forces and to not only defend ourselves but go on the offensive with the Gospel, we need to wear the full armour of God, not just one or two items, as if we do not need God for everything, but all six.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 SERMON – The armour of God In his Letter to the Christians living in Ephesus, At that time the most important city in Western Asia Minor, now Turkey, And at that time the headquarters or centre of the cult of the goodess Artemis, Sometimes called Diana, Paul, writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Choices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
     | 6,495 views

    God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

    1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ