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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 4b Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
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     | 6,139 views

    Daniel Bible Study - How does your pride affect your walk with the Lord?

    A. Chapter 4 Outline I. The Dream (4:1-18) a. The King’s Introduction (4:1-5) b. The Councillors Ignorance (4:6-7) c. The Prophet’s Insight (4:8-9) d. The Dream Illustrated (4:10-18) II. The Interpretation (4:19-27) a. Daniel’s Thoughts (4:19) b. Nebuchadnezzar’s Tree (4:20-26) c. Possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tackling Fuel Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008
     | 4,140 views

    Can we redirect anger into something good to get us in the game? Anger is the issue. There are a lot of examples out that have to do with anger, but one in particular really captures the heart behind anger, and allows us to see the good and bad side of a

    Opener Story: Wrong Order! How do you respond when a mistake has been made with your fast-food order? If you’re 6’3” and weigh 270 pounds, people don’t recommend crawling through the drive-through window. But that’s exactly what happened when a University of Kansas football player realized a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Camel The Eye And The Faith To Get Through

    Contributed by Philip Gill on May 29, 2008
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     | 3,980 views

    This rich man stands in stark contrast with the many whose lives were changed through their encounter with Jesus. From Andrew to Zacchaeus, men and women shared in the joy Jesus offered them through a renewed relationship with God. That joy is for those

    The Camel the eye and the faith to get through A Sermon for the 22nd Sunday of Pentecost Luke 18.18-30 This story of the joylessly religious rich man is a setting for the most memorable of images - that of the camel trying to get through the eye of a needle. To our ears this is hyperbole of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Culture Shock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    Was Jesus culturally relevant? Should we try to be or is it a better "witness" if we distance ourselves from "worldliness"?

    Dakota Community Church June 1, 2008 Culture Shock I don’t know if I am just too easily amused or what; but I find the study of people, relationships, and group dynamics to be simply fascinating. Those things that we all share, the cultural norms, the humor, the acceptable and unacceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

    The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faith Worth Having

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    An example of faith lived out through our lives.

    A FAITH WORTH HAVING DANIEL 3:1-30 INTRO- *** YOU BEGIN TO TALK ABOUT FAITH AND YOU CAN OPEN A WHOLE CAN OF WORMS. ***SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HAVING FAITH IN ANYTHING THAT YOU CANNOT SEE IS A CRUTCH FOR THE WEAK. ***WE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,579 views

    It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

    Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    My Personal Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    This is the last sermon in this series on the Martyr’s Oath, and the most demanding of us personally. If you have looked ahead, you have seen the rest of the oath filled in. Daunting to say the least! Daunting , yes, BUT still achievable. In our lifet

    THE MARTYR’S OATH My Personal Sacrifice Romans 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in this series on the Martyr’s Oath, and the most demanding of us personally. If you have looked ahead, you have seen the rest of the oath filled in. Daunting to say the least! Daunting , yes, BUT still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,808 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Encouraging Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,677 views

    Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

    Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    True Faith Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 12, 2007
     | 8,714 views

    Explains what it means to have real faith and shows characters in the Bible

    Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being A Blessing

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,391 views

    God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

    Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

    Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,256 views

    The Holy Spirit empowers us through the Word of God to live the Christian life

    Standing in the Spirit Ephesians 6:17, August 12, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Recently National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose. The males of the species battle for dominance during the fall breeding season, literally going head-to-head with antlers crunching together ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God