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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Would You Just Answer Me! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    We rejoice in a God who answers.

    WOULD YOU JUST ANSWER ME! Luke 1:13 (5-17) S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO ANSWERS. ?: Inductive (How?) KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Zechariah how God responds to our prayers. The ____ way God responds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Substitutes For Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    In our attempts to serve God, we use words, spirituality, and offerings. But without love as the motivation for all these, they are useless substitutes for what God desires and what the worlds needs.

    November 3, 2002 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ¡§Substitutes for love¡¨ INTRODUCTION This Tuesday is election day. Candidates tell us that we should not be satisfied with the way that things are. There is a better way, and it is their way. - in the world - at the job - in the church - in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basin Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 63 ratings
     | 26,824 views

    What is the mark of Christ’s ownership of you? How can people know what Jesus has done for you?

    OPEN: When we go into a store, we oftentimes will look for name-brand products that we know we can trust. We’ll recognize those products by their trademarks or logos. (at this point we showed a series various trademarks from local companies) Companies spend thousands of dollars on a trademark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Like? Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Discover qualities found in the God of John 3:16.

    The next four weeks I am going to share a series of messages based on John 3:16. . There are four phrases in John 3:16. I will build a sermon around each of those phrases. The four messages are: What Is God Like? Why Did Jesus Die? What Does It Mean To Believe? What Happens After Death? John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Make A Difference-Youth

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 71,025 views

    This is for a youth revival or youth night.

    You Can Make A Difference Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is already asking for money…Stay with me here. Anyone have 57 cents? 57 cents isn’t a lot these days. You will do good to get a cup of coffee or a drink with this. Maybe a newspaper in the morning. But 57 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission Possible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 27,925 views

    We need an expanded program. We have to pay an expected price. There’s an explicit promise. It’s for an exalted purpose. How to see God’s explosive power! Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

    Mission Possible John 14:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MissionPossible.html You read this verse and it looks like Mission Impossible! [theme music] Good morning, Mr. Phelps!…your mission, should you choose to accept it… Just before Jesus returned to heaven He charged us to do something which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Take A Swat And Keep On Movin' Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,243 views

    Don’t let distractions keep you from doing the work God wants you to do

    Sue and I like to hike when we go on vacation. About ten years ago, we decided to check out the beautiful scenery along Lake Superior. We walked along the sandy beach in the icy cold water and viewed the rocks on the floor of the lake. We walked through the woods and saw scenic ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Created To Wear A Crown

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
     | 3,829 views

    God’s prized creation, man, has a purpose.

    Created to Wear a Crown Gen. 1:24-26 INTRO: The Sixth Day of Creation 1. God steps out of nothing onto nothing and creates everything from nothing a. Evening then day order = Jews recognize a day begins at 6pm not 12 midnight as we do today 2. The days of Creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Personal Responsibility: The Power Of One Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Are there some people you would like to change? Who wouldn’t! The problem is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE POWER OF ONE The DNA of Relationships (part 2) A. We are continuing our series on The DNA of RELATIONSHIPS based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. ILLUSTRATION: There was young rookie preacher asked to officiate a WEDDING for the first time. He was rather NERVOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Revival In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    When we purposely do not grieve the Holy Spirit, we are acting within the confines of a disciple, and we shall find revival in our souls. EPH. 4:30

    I want to share one verse with you tonight. It is a short verse, but I think it might be among the most important verses found in the New Testament. EPHESIANS 4:30 – ‘And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit, who sealed you for the day of redemption.’ We are told in the Word of God not to ...read more

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    Prayer And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 4,934 views

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

    A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    When we encounter Jesus we are called to identify ourselves completely with him -- who we are is defined by who he is.

    John 1: 19 – 34; Philippians 3: 4b – 11 Introduction: Identifying Yourself How do you identify yourself? Would you say that you have a strong sense of identity? Or do you perhaps have a weak sense of self? Do you identify yourself with your family background? Do you carry yourself with a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Resolving Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

    A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

    Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ