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  • A. David Hart avatar

    That Was Then, This Is Now Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,026 views

    To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

    THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuck In The Mud

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,955 views

    Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be.

    Stuck in the Mud Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Purpose: Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be. Introduction: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Fresh Look At Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    This sermon is from an “Exchanged Life” perspective on the grace of God which describes that grace as Unimaginable Kindness, Unrestrained Affection and Unceasing Flow.

    Years ago we went with Kathy’s parents to visit the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and the sheer majesty of that sight took my breath away. So did the shortage of guardrails! Our young son wanted to race to the very edge and look over. My instinct was to hold him back safe from any danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two-Ply Christian Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,396 views

    Like God Himself, good Christian leadership means leading in two different manners; leaders must have two sides.

    Two-Ply Christian Leadership (2 Thessalonians 3:4-12) 1. Christian leadership is a fascinating study. But it is often paralleled by leadership principles in other realms: "You Attract the People Your System Invites It’s no secret that healthy environments attract healthy people. Healthy people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's In Your Basket? Series

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,720 views

    The first os stewardship series: the gift of time. Based on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. What we give to Jesus, He multiplies to a great blessing - for us and for others.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, which of the “What’s in your wallet?” commercial is your favorite? Mine is probably the one with the attacking Vikings. What’s in your wallet? There is a familiar story in the Bible where the question could have been re-phrased to “What’s in your basket?” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,339 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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    Genesis 28 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008
     | 4,072 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 28 Last week we went through a chapter of reminders. Reminders given to Abraham and his descendants of who God is, the Almighty God, and what He expects from His people, complete obedience. The reminders were through God’s Word, meaningful names and the sign of the covenant. This week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Take God's Grace For Granted Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 51,143 views

    God chose, blessed and empowered Samson, but he squandered the grace of God for most part of his life. he lived an unhappy, messed up life. Don't take the grace of God for granted.

    Judges 13:1-14 - Don’t Take God’s Grace for Granted 30 Aug 2015 It’s easy for us to take things for granted, and take people for granted, when they are there for us all the time. We fail to appreciate them when they are with us. Sadly most people tend to realise the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,926 views

    Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Good Friday Is Good For Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 4, 2015
     | 5,574 views

    Jesus sees all our sins, but because he had made the ultimate sacrifice with his blood, we can have forgiveness. Christ is the sin eater who has taken care of all our sins, and that is another reason why Good Friday is good for us.

    What is so good about Good Friday? That is the question many of us probably ask when Good Friday comes around every year. After all, what is good about a day that commemorates Jesus' horrible torture and execution on a Roman cross? Good Friday is a dark day in some respects because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Paul Changes Ambitions

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,532 views

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    Paul Changes Ambitions Philippians 3:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ambitions.html "That I may know Him" 1. Knowing Christ is personal. v. 10 Know whom? Him! Christianity is not an 'it,' it's a HIM! This is the difference between us and the world of religion. They are about rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Good News

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 16, 2014
     | 8,199 views

    God has good news for us. He has given us the greatest gift that can be given. He has called us to the greatest life that can be lived. He has supplied us with the greatest hope that can be desired.

    12/21/2014 Reading: Isaiah 11:1-9 Text: Luke 2:8-20 Don't you love a good story? If there ever was a story that has been embellished with traditions and celebrations this one takes the cake. The story of Jesus birth. Last week we looked at Isaiah 9 where the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015
     | 8,064 views

    Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

    Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2013
     | 5,958 views

    A sermon on who to invite to dinner based on Luke 14:12-14 (really it covers Luke 14:1-24)

    HoHum: Brad and Libby Birky opened a restaurant in Denver, Colorado. It is a 40 seat restaurant that has one thing conspicuously absent, a cash register. They serve healthy food to people in need. The Birky’s do not charge for their meals telling people “Pay whatever you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Suffering For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,996 views

    This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

    JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist