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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Joseph Of Nt

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    his dream/dilemma/decision

    Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Conseqences

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transforming Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    If we allow ourselves to be directed by our feelings and emotions then we will go back & forth. Paul simply says that we must make a choice. We must decide, not feel, whether or not we will choose God’s way or the world’s way.

    Transforming Your Mind Romans 12:1-2 Last time we met together, we found that God wants to make us into a NEW CREATION. He desires to TRANSFORM us into His image. That we can grow to be more like Him each and every day. This week, we are looking at Transforming our Minds. Let’s see what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

    God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons For Believing In God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

    This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backsliding

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,580 views

    IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE CAUSE OF BACKSLIDING, THE CHARACTER OF BACKSLIDING, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING.

    BACKSLIDING Jeremiah 8:1-7 Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24. It is breaking fellowship with God, it is becoming at ease in the things of God. It can be out of Church or in Church. A backslider is a saved person who falls backwards into sin. We have the examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appearances Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

    Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Virtuous Life: Love Series

    Contributed by Philip Barner on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,494 views

    The first in a series on the 7 Cardinal Virtues.

    Living the Virtuous Life: Love (I John 4:7-21) By Rev. Phil Barner Many have heard that there are 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, envy, lust, sloth, gluttony, covetousness). Early in the life of the church they had to address the common Greek attitude toward sin. The general consensus was that sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,092 views

    Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

    By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Deadly Epidemic

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children.

    The Deadly Epidemic There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children. Pornography is a $13 billion dollar a year industry. In 1999 web-site revenues were 1.2 billion dollars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Still Has Purpose For You! Pt. 2

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    I believe many today are experiencing the anxiety, the pain, and the excessive burden of a bad decision. You feel like your locked in an invisible prison…recriminating about the mistakes you made.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 My foundational scripture will come from verse eight, which says, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” This is a companion of Psalm 51:8, which reads, “Then will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 53,350 views

    Understanding that Grace is a Gift granted by God

    Grace defined: getting what we do not deserve. An unmerited or undeserved favor from God. Grace is a gift. A gift is not something given to somewhat because they are deserving. That would be considered a wage. A gift is something given by someone who loves the recipient. Understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going Ahead

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    Some of you may have come today burdened down with what happened to you yesterday, last week, of even years ago. I beg of you to understand that what happened to you yesterday, last week, or last year will never be as important as what you will face in th

    gOING AHEAD This morning I want to share with you a concern that I have. We are faced with uncertain times. This life (as we know it) offers us no guarantees. Most of us have learned the hard way that we can only live one day at a time. And if you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Leading Man, A Man's Man

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,412 views

    A leading man attracts all kinds of people. A leading man must have a backbone.

    A Leading Man, A Women’s Dream, A Man’s Man, is someone that is adored by the women and respected by the men. Who is this man? A leading man attracts ALL kinds of people to themselves. When looking for a leader, don’t mix-up Meek with week. Meek; mild: showing mildness or quietness of nature, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking In Christ's Victory

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves.

    Walking in Christ’s Victory Text: 1 John 3:6-10 Introduction: Christians are in a warfare. Unfortunately, we are often fighting against the wrong enemy. In many situations, you find Christians fighting against other people. Sometimes they even fight against themselves. But our enemy is not another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist