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  • David Hicks avatar

    The Shining Light In A Plain Jar

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    What does it mean to carry about in our broken vessels the Light of the world?

    THE SHINING LIGHT IN A PLAIN JAR 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Hidden away on a high shelf in my closet I keep a small box. This box is worn down and broken from 50 years of use. But it is the most priceless thing I own. If I were to lose this box, I would literally tear my home apart to find it. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Man Of The Hour

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    Let’s take a look at Stephen’s life and how it stacks up against ours. 1- Full of grace 2- Did great wonders 3- Met mean opposition 4- Faced with death

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with “This was England’s finest hour.” Little Suzy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,934 views

    This is a message focusing on the lordship of Christ. The emphasis was on helping our people understand the invitation to live and participate in the kingdom, or reign, of God today.

    Jesus is Lord Luke 17:20-36 “And milk.” Every morning for the first six years of my education, those two words signaled the end of the day’s announcements and the impending opportunity for each student in the school to rise for the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Every day was the same. As the button ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Church So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,871 views

    God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

    Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,579 views

    Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day's Journey Without Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,944 views

    “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.”

    A DAY’S JOURNEY WITHOUT JESUS Luke 2:40-52 Proposition: “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to walk with Jesus and have a joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION: On Feb. 24, 2001, a one-year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Hope Is All There Is Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,557 views

    When Hope is all there is, it is all we need.

    “When Hope Is All There Is” Ps. 42 Alexander Solzhenitsyn spent part of his life in a Soviet Siberian prison. At one point he was so physically weak and discouraged that he hoped for death. The hard labor, terrible conditions, and inhumane treatment had taken its toll. He knew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

    2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Education Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,625 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this sermon we examine what the Bible says about education.

    Scripture We are approaching the end of summer. Soon, students will go back to school, and some will tell about their summer. In the classroom setting of one Peanuts comic strip, on the first day of the new school year, the students were told to write an essay about returning to school. In her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Songs Of Our Faith Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    This message focuses on the song "Walk With Me Lord"

    Songs of Our Faith Part 3 Walk With Me Lord Scripture: Amos 3:3; Deut. 4:9; 2 Tim. 1:5; Joshua 1:5; Hebrews 13:5 Introduction: This morning we will examine a song that most of you know because we sing it here. The name of the song is “Walk With Me Lord.” As I was researching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Presence In The Lonely Places Of Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,876 views

    Jacob's night with a stone for a pillow teaches us that God uses loneliness and isolation to speak to us in ways that would otherwise be missed.

    I have a very special pillowcase that might tempt you to make fun of me. It is my “Where’s Waldo” pillowcase. Actually, it belonged to one of our children, but I use it as my pillowcase when I go camping in the wilderness. My wilderness gear consists of leftovers from around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessings Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 13, 2010
     | 16,153 views

    Submission is a key to life and humility and trust are a key to submission.

    Introduction: A. Recently there was a remake of the movie The Karate Kid. 1. But how many of you remember the original movie? 2. The original movie began with Daniel, a skinny boy who was used to being bullied, asking for a neighbor named Mister Miagi to teach him karate. 3. Mr. Miagi agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Benefits Of Justification

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2011
    based on 56 ratings
     | 22,739 views

    What are the benefits to salvation? Not just in the sweet by and by, but in the nasty now and now? They are many and this sermon will be in several parts. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Benefits of Justification Romans 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BenefitsJustification.html What are the benefits of justification? Escaping hell? Going to heaven? Yes! In the future. But how about right now? The first few chapters have shown us our need for justification and how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Good News Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,459 views

    An expository message from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free