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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Truth Or Tradition? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,057 views

    Guess who’s come for a visit? It’s the big whigs from denominational headquarters. Isn’t it sad that Jesus had more problems w/ the religious than the lost? They made it all an outward matter and not an inward experience. Link inc. to text, audio, and Ppt

    Truth or Tradition? Matthew 15:1-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TruthOrTradition.html Guess who popped in for a visit? It’s the scribes and Pharisees … the big whigs from denominational headquarters in Jerusalem. They are likely part of the Sanhedrin, the heavy hitters if you will. They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement & Unity Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 8,164 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction In 1896, Henry Ford, who eventually invented the car, attended a company event where Thomas Edison (the great inventor of the light bulb) was the guest of honour. His friend introduced him to Edison as "the man trying to make a car that runs on gasoline." Edison asked young Henry Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Higher Life

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 15,363 views

    A higher Christian life is: 1. Faith in the Promises of God. 2. Consecration to the will of God 3. Fellowship in the presence of God 4. Testimony to the Honor of God 5. Warfare Against the Enemies of God 6. Victory in the Name of God

    A Higher Life Hebrews 3:11-11 Introduction: Some people are content with limping along the fence. Others want to launch out into the deep. Where true revival is taking place, Christians become interested in doing more for Christ, not less. They are not content with living the same kind of a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost In The Crowd

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,834 views

    The actions of the crowd and Jesus’ response.

    Lost In the Crowd? John 12:12-18 April 9, 2006 There were 2 crowds there on the day Jesus came riding into Jerusalem on the donkey. 2 Crowds. 1 crowd was in Jerusalem for historical reason. They had come from all over to recognize the annual religious festival of Passover. 2,700,000 people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism 2015

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,340 views

    Baptism. Why do we observe the sacrament of believer baptism instead of infant baptism? Why do we celebrate the dedication of a child to God instead of baptizing them right then and there? We will attempt to answer these questions in this sermon.

    (Illustration ...) Aman lived in a country where a person’s religion was stamped on their birth certificate. His said muslim. He grew up in a muslim household. He was taken each week to the mosque. He read the koran. He kept all of the religious observances that he knew of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Piggy Bank Burped

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
     | 66 views

    Heaven’s currency is grace. Stop feeding the piggy bank of performance — the cross has already paid every debt in full.

    Part 1 – Earth’s Economy They tell me gold passed four thousand dollars an ounce last week. The financial networks lit up like Christmas trees—investors smiling, anchors breathless, everyone announcing, “Buy gold before it’s too late!” It happens every time the world feels a little shaky: we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Power To Meet The World's Desperate Need Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,908 views

    As God has authority over all of life, so Jesus has authority over all of life.

    For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and that is claimed later on in this chapter. So, He is due the same worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning How To Plant And Grow Village Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism

    Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to describe four ways to plant a church in a village setting. 2. The students will be able to explain how Malam Maudi overcame the forces of evil in village ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ancient Wisdom Of Wise Men

    Contributed by David Fox on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    Wisdom from the wise men for the wise men who still seek Him.

    Ancient wisdom of Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 “1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[1] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[2] and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Death Has Taken My Loved One

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,963 views

    Though unnatural, death comes to all. How shall we respond to death? We explore this neglected subject by looking at an incident in the ministry of Ezekiel.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 7,824 views

    1) The Principle (1 Corinthians 8:1–3); 2) The Reality: (1 Corinthians 8:4-7) and (3) The Liberty: (1 Corinthians 8:8-13).

    One of the key elements in the celebration of Remembrance Day is the acknowledgement of the achievements wrought through conflict. In fighting tyranny and oppression, veterans protected freedom. Without this sacrifice, dictators would have forced their twisted ideology upon us while eliminating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Study5 - Revelation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,303 views

    Study five of the Book of Revelation.

    To Elevate” Pergamos – The Indulged Church which was married to the world. Pergamos represents the Church Age between AD 314 – 590. The church has become a state church and it began to move away from the person of Jesus Christ. October 28, AD 312, Constantine heavily outnumbered charged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Core 52 Week 31 - All You Need Is Love Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020
     | 1,952 views

    Maybe the Beatles were right. In a world that shifts constantly, what principle do we rely on to guide us? A classic question with a timeless response. Love God and love one another.

    You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4831982 • Our world is full of contradictory direction giving. Particularly now. o Mask, no mask? o Go out in public, stay home? o Kids go to school or not? o The problem with this situation is that deciding which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Missionary Approach To The Thessalonicans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,275 views

    When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

    Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist