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He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 20, 2008

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We all need to see the stones in our lives moved. When they are moved out of the way, we see the power of God and will believe.

HE STILL MOVES STONES TEXT: JOHN 20:1-9 THEME: GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY TO THE WORLD Sometimes I become discouraged about the church and church people. Sometimes I become discouraged over the level of Christianity in this world. I can become overly focused on the negative aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Experiencing The Presence Of God"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008

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Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Character #6 - Jesus Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

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Who is the center of your Christmas celebration? Who is Jesus to you?

Christmas Characters #6 – Jesus - 23rd December 2007 am The Christmas story is truly amazing. Perhaps no other story in the Bible speaks with such clarity about the power and the purpose of God. Just the fact that God stepped out of eternity into time is mind-boggling. Look at the shepherds, lowly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

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#3 in Christmas series on fear. What was Joseph afraid of? How things looked.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Appearances Can Be Deceiving Today we are continuing our series on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph from Matthew 1:18-25. Now, there is a lot said about Mary, the topic of last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

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Part 2 of this series.

Our Personal Relationship With God Part 2 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; James 1:21; John 7:3-5 Introduction Last week I started this sermon series that is focused on how we can build a better, more fulfilling personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

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This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mapping Fault Lines In America - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

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Who is to blame?: CORRUPT POLITICIANS, COMPROMISING PREACHERS, COMPLACEMENT PEOPLE. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

Mapping Fault Lines in America Micah 3:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaultLines.html I love America, and make no apology for doing so. I enjoy her freedoms, especially in being free to worship the true and living God. I would like to continue living here if at all possible. I still ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Confidence And Steadfastness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

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A look at issues of confidence and stadfastnes in the life of a believer

March 9, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 6:13-20 “Confidence and Steadfastness” 13When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15And so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Pilgrim's Path 3 The Meek

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 14, 2009

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Meekness is not the path of the weak; it is the pathway of the yielded which leads to the greatest blessing of knowing God’s will in our lives!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-3, Mathew 5:1-12 The Meek Introduction The famed American inventor, statesmen, and founding father, Benjamin Franklin once said, “The sentence which has most influenced my life is, ‘Some persons grumble because God placed thorns among roses. Why not thank God because He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Steps To Success

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 30, 2010

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It is one of the most successful building projects ever. How did it go from vision to fruition in 52 days? And how will these same principles help us build a church, or a good home, or a business? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, Powerpoint.

Steps to Success Nehemiah 2:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Steps2Success.html Nehemiah heard the sad news of Jerusalem and her walls lying in ruins, and he was heartbroken, asking God to use him to fix the situation. Many of us pray to God to fix things and what we mean is, I’d like to see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Is Practical Love

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 13, 2014

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God's love for us is not abstract but real, practical and eternal; so when Jesus says we should love our neighbour it means our love for those around us should also be real and practical.

OT Reading - Deuteronomy 6 v.1-9 NT Reading - 1st Corinthians 13 v.1-13 SERMON: True love is practical love The Pop charts always seem to include many love songs, such as “All you need is love” and “Love, love me do” by the Beatles in the 1960’s; "Love me tender, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome

Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 20, 2014

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Our history calls us to an optimism that often is difficult to support. We do live in a changing time. The familiar has gone for most of us. Too often this creates within us a feeling of uncertainty and confusion rather than hope and optimism.

The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome John 6:1-14 Sermon by Don Emmitte – Memorial Day, 2014 – Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Happy & All Heart

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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A sermon on the second beatitude.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy and All Heart Matthew 5:1-2, 4 You’ve heard the ten rules for happier living? 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed, For The Singers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 15, 2014

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When a local Body of Christ opens the door for a song service, they are giving opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to enjoy music that was written for the purpose of blessing the Lord and meant to be sung as a proclamation of His love for us.

Title: Blessed, For The Singers Introduction: I would like to read to you from 2 Chronicles 25: 1, 6-7, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Grateful

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

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This sermon says that gratefulness is important to our God.

BEING GRATEFUL Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Five years ago before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political commentator, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic University of America: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

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