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  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    People still need to know that there is a Man of God in the house. We all have the mandate, to be Men of God.

    The Man of God 10/28/07 am I would like to take the opportunity this morning to welcome our guest to Central. Let’s make our profession, “this is my Bible, God’s holy word…. OPENING Andrew Cruz – I’m a man of God. The greatest comment that anyone could give me is not you are a good preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We've Got Mail

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,595 views

    Hezekiah founded an early Bible Post Office, and now God sends us to ’deliver the mail’ and carry His message to the ends of the earth. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    We’ve Got Mail II Chronicles 30:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GotMail.html When I was a little boy my dad was a mail carrier, before he entered the ministry. And from that day to now I have had much respect for those who go door to door and street to street, carrying the mail for us. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing God's Opportunities

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,388 views

    Ever wonder "what if?" In God’s timing, he has placed opportunities before us. It is up to us to seize the blessing, before it is too late.

    MISSING GOD’S OPPORTUNITIES TEXT: NUMBERS 14:6-11 THEME: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU. His name was David and he was the first Christian I ever really met. We became friends because his talk about God and Jesus fascinated me. We talked almost every day because we both had a break ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan Can't Beat 'em, So He... Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 5 about the internal conflict within the ranks of the Jewish rebuilders

    Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Title: Satan Can’t Beat ‘Em, So He…, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Genghis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Whose Authority (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 5, 2007
     | 2,519 views

    This is the first message in the 10 Commandments series. This is a revamp adapted with Power Points.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have seen the epic, The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston? What a great classic. I really believe that Moses looks like Charlton Heston!  • What are the Ten Commandments? Are they a set of archaic rules that were meant for people a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Closed Door

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

    The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To A Thankful Attitude

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    There is a path we can walk so that we can develop a thankful attitude.

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X It is the time of the year that we are called to focus in on things we are to be thankful about. „X I know at times is can seem hard for us to have a thankful attitude because of things that seem to happen around us. „X Things get tough and we seem to lose sight of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is First? Pp Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    God wants to be first and He has earned the right to be first.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 56,665 views

    On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

    Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirituality Of Art Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Art as a Spiritual Practice

    Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Patience. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,488 views

    Patience is a virtue!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genesis 24 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 24 Last week we saw how there was a difference in the way that Abram and Lot approached life. Abram was a man who lived for others. Lot was a man who lived for himself. That theme will continue through tonight’s passage as we’re going to see Abram act very selflessly while dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 26 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 26 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we found the Lord giving Abram a pep talk concerning His covenant to build a nation through him. Abram was coming off of a great military victory, but was still concerned that he and Sarah hadn’t been able to have a baby through the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist