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  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Why Mission Trips Are Important

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

    Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,045 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money Is Tricky Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2009
     | 3,833 views

    "In todays world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)"

    Illustration Go to Andretti theme park- pay money to play arcade games, when you play earn tickets that allow you to redeem them for the most incredible prizes. Prizes that will make you happy and fulfilled for the rest of your life. So it is exciting to get as many tickets as you can so you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Real Life Change” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019
     | 6,155 views

    Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

    In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Who Killed Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,502 views

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    Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run #3 Risky Business Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019
     | 2,435 views

    The mission of the church (and individuals) is to demonstrate Christ’s love in ways which bring others to him and therefore is inherently risky.

    Good morning everyone! Now, this is my third Prairiefest and we have been blessed year after year with a great partnership with the park district. We serve at the gates. We promote the event in the community and we’ve truly seen God at work in our community. All of which is a perfect example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anchor Away

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

    God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living Waters

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 172 ratings
     | 10,320 views

    The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

    Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Difference Does Christmas Make?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    What is the significance of Christmas?

    Good morning and Merry Christmas! Welcome to WestShore Community Church. Now, when you hear "happy holidays", what does that refer to? [Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Ramadan, Hindus - Pancha Ganapati, Buddhists - Bodhi Day (Dec. 8), Seinfeld - "Festivus", Christmas]. But this year, all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 17, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    I talk about what makes Christ & Christianity unique from other religions.

    “All Religions Promise Eternal Immunity” 5-19-01 One of the most popular television shows this year was Survivor—The Australian Outback. Millions and millions of viewers watched this show every week. Over a dozen folks were stranded in the middle of nowhere where they were divided up into two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Contempt For God's Court Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

    Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    People Our Church Could Not Do Without

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    There are just some people the church has to have.

    PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    Living In Grace Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Living in grace is knowin the past from which you were saved and being God’s workmanship for the world to see our good works.

    Living In Grace (Eph. 2:1-8) Intro: A. Once upon a time... There was a young illiterate couple named Dave and Carol. Dave and Carol had recently confessed faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized. And wanting to be more involved in the activities of the church, they regularly attended the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Finest Thing This Side Of Heaven”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    A sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester

    “The Finest Thing This Side of Heaven”, a sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester Chaplain (LTC-Ret) Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The year was 1943. The USS Dorchester, a ship that once was a luxury liner, had been pressed into service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational