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  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thinking Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 103 ratings
     | 21,513 views

    Paul tells us we need to have a certain kind of "passion" in our lives. What is that passion and how can it help us be better witnesses for Christ?

    OPEN: During a long and losing baseball game, the restless boys on the little league team began to question Ritchie, their assistant coach, about his attractive sister. How old was she? Was she going out with anyone...? Etc. The head coach was beginning to get annoyed. Not only were they losing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Assurance Of Salvation Part 2

    Contributed by Michael King on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    If we are truly saved we will display these three desires, I. To Honer Gods Word. 2. To know Gods Word. 3. To proclaim Gods Word.

    The place where Barabbas was being held would have been the Fortress of Antonio and the place where Jesus’ trial was, would have been Harods Palace. These two places are approx. 2,000 feet apart, so try to Imagine Barabbas in prison chained to the other prisoners, they all were involved in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    What steps can we take to identify our spiritual gifts?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 10, 2003 “Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?” Romans 12:3-8 I Peter 4:4-11 INTRODUCTION: Story: A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Texas. She was fascinated by all the animals. She had never seen so many before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Scars

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,566 views

    We hide our scars thinking they are unsightly. We need to share those scars as a witness to Christ Jesus.

    Scars Galatians 6:14-17 Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes socks, and shirt as he went. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Pentecost?

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,251 views

    Peter, and many others, got something down deep inside of them that day and never stopped talking about Pentecost the rest of their lives.

    WHAT IS PENTECOST Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4 There is much to learn from the story of the Day of Pentecost, but I am impressed to speak today about it’s importance. In scanning over verses 5 thru 11, we can see there were many different languages spoken as a result of Pentecost. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Over It

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to understand that we exist to reflect the glory of God.

    Get Over It Exodus15:11, Leviticus 10:3, Exodus 14:4, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 43:7, 48:10-11, Psalm 50:15 Isaiah 63:14, Matthew 6:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 12:27 - 28, 17:4, Isaiah 48:11, Psalm 115:1 2 Corinthians 10:7, 1 Chronicles 16:24, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 8:6 November 1, 2004 I. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of False Prophets And False Teachers.

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,722 views

    Speaks about False Prophets and False Teachers.

    BEWARE FALSE PROPHETS AND FALSE TEACHERS 2ND PETER CHAP 2 Listen Children tonight what God is telling you!!! What is the opposite of True?? ITS FALSE!!!!! ONLY GOD IS TRUE!!!! In today’s Society False Prophets and False Teachers Are Deceiving God’s Flock!!!! THEY ARE BRINGING DAMNABLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Taxing Question

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    A stewardship sermon Jesus’ words on paying taxes to Caesar

    You know, Nelson and I talked about it, and we almost skipped doing stewardship sermons these next two Sundays. Instead, we were going to make a deal with you all. If you meet the stewardship goal, we were going to put a clock on the pulpit. If you exceeded the goal by $5,000, we were going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Beholding

    Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,166 views

    Seeing Jesus is so very important. We are not changed by what we do, but by what we see.

    Transformed by Beholding Seeing Jesus is very important. We are not changed by what we do, but by what we see. Evidently not many of us have seen Him, because there is something that inevitably happens and you are changed from one degree of glory to another. Something dramatic happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Millennium (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    What will the 1000 year riegn be like for the believer? Whose going to live on the planet? Why is satan loosed? All this and more is preached in this sermon on the Millennial Kingdom, Enjoy!

    Title: The 1000 Year Reign Text: Rev 20:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Right after the battle of Armageddon, what will happen? - The glorious appearing of Jesus Christ will take place, for the purpose of setting up His Kingdom. - It will take place immediately after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Feast Of Unleavend Bread (Matzah) Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    God is serious when He says, “Be holy even as I am holy” (I Peter 1:16); He IS holy, and He calls us to holiness, as illustrated by the Feast of Matzo.

    The Feast of Unleavened Bread (HaMatzah) (Leviticus 23: 6-8) 1. Whenever we address the Levitical Feasts, we are on Jewish ground. 2. So what better way to start today’s sermon than with a great Jewish joke: The Cohen Brothers & Mr. Ford It was a sweltering August day when all three Cohen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Greater Promise Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

    The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Mouser avatar

    A Mystery That Blesses

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    Israel’s blindness is not total, nor permanent. Moreover, it is the avenue by which God’s salvation comes to the Gentiles.

    Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Romans 11:25-36 Mystery that Blesses For some time now, as I have been reading about trends in spiritual fashions, as it were, I’ve noted that one of the currently fashionable things is “mystery.” As near as I’ve ever been able to tell, “mystery” in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Living God - [preaching]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,619 views

    Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

    The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist