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  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Handle Criticism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,474 views

    Exposition of Ps 7 about the words of Cush against David and his pleas for God to execute justice

    Text: Psalm 7:1-17, Title: How to Handle Criticism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The church in Jacksonville and media criticism, Rick Warren and Ann Curry B. Background to passage: Concerning the works of Cush the Benjamite—Shimei and Sheba of Benjamin, 2 Sam 16:7-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Offences, Offenders And The Offended

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,942 views

    Define some key terms to help with our understanding of what they are, examine what an offence cycle looks like and lastly discover the first offender present in our lives and how to deal with him appropriately.

    Offenders, Offences and the Offended 2Cor. 6:3-7 Introduction: It has happened to all of us at one time or another where someone has done something, said something or maybe even heard something that has offended us. Some of us have been so offended where we shut ourselves down and have decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    God's Answer For Your Spiritual Hunger Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,123 views

    Part 9 of "Being the Church," focusing on how only Jesus can fill our deepest needs.

    Being the Church Part 9: God’s Answer for Your Spiritual Hunger Scripture: Acts 13:14-52 Icebreaker: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.” -Blaise Pascal Intro: I just got ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Contrast Of Character

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,794 views

    We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

    A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Man Is Basically Good Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    Thought that might get your attention. The debate about the goodness of man rages, as does the arguments for the existence of God. Paul takes on both in this very hard hitting section.

    How can you know you are dying unless someone tells you ‘you have a terminal disease’? How do you know you need to be set free unless someone tells you ‘you are a captive’? How can you tell something is wrong unless someone tells you what is right? That’s the essence of the rest of Romans 1. Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Prince Caspian: Our Special Connection To Nature Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Lewis shows us a profound view of the divinely ordained human stewardship of nature. Are we courageous and responsible enough to accept our role?

    Prince Caspian: Our special connection to nature Genesis 2:15-20 In the last decade over 1000 species of animal were discovered in the Mekong jungles and wetlands of Asia. That averages to a species a week. Among them were never before named types ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,328 views

    We need to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and appropriate His power. He is the source of an overflowing life in Christ.

    Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Promise of the Father It happened on the day of Pentecost – a Jewish festival on 50th day after Passover, also known as the Feast of Firstfruits (Harvest). • So they waited for 10 days, after Jesus’ ascension. • According to Acts 1:15, there were 120 of them. They believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Jesus Said About His Death, Burial, And Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 15, 2009
     | 8,277 views

    I’m sure if we looked hard enough we could find that the Disciples had a problem with listening skills. I believe Disciple’s key problem was “Filtered Listening.”

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus said to His Followers “About The Death, Burial and Resurrection” NOTE: This sermon is done in four five minute segments throughout the worship service. Michael Wiley April 12, 2009 Introduction: Are you listening? Men, how many times has your wife asked you the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 3:8. (Material adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon with the same title)

    Sermon for 4/19/2009 on Ephesians 3:2-9 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ- Ephesians 3:8 Introduction: When asked if I was a preacher (pastor) I would say, “That’s what they tell me.” Or “Unfortunately, Yes.” I don’t say that anymore WBTU: A. I feel it is a great privilege to be allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Exactly Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

    They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rev. # 4~the Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,099 views

    The Book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that contains an inspired outline of the entire book. The Lord said to John the writer; 1:19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter

    REV. # 4~1:17-20 CHURCH OF EPHESUS 5-9-09 Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, this is # 4 0f our study. Before we go into chapter 2: I want to point out once again that the key verse of the Revelation is 1:19., The Book of Revelation is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,409 views

    In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

    Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Only Work On Sundays! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,170 views

    I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    His Truth Is Marching On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,491 views

    The Word of God has survived the onslaughts of our enemy and continues its work of transforming lives.

    HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON! Psalm 119:89-96 It was December of 1861. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, her husband, and some friends were visiting Washington. The city was an armed camp. Pickets patrolled the railroad and a hundred camps circled in the darkness, marked by their glowing watch-fires. Deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David DeWitt avatar

    God's Great Anouncement Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,843 views

    God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

    The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God