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  • Joel Preston avatar

    How Jesus Reached People Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012
     | 5,808 views

    In our text, some of the people followed Him with wrong motives & some whose motives were pure. Either way, Jesus loved them & ministered to their needs.

    The Gospel of Mark #8 – “How Jesus Reached People” Mark 3:7-19 Intro – 1. Do you like to shave? I hate it! If it weren’t for my wife, I’d never shave! SLIDE – Big beard! 2. ILL – In the 1950s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working at Young & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,938 views

    This is sermon #2 in the series "Life in the Spirit" dealing with the difference between living from the "Inside Out" and living from the "Outside In." Romans 8 is the text for the sermon.

    Living from the Inside Out (Life in the Spirit #2) Romans 8 CHCC – December 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday we talked about how humans are made of BODY, SOUL and SPIRIT. The body is ... the body. Soul is Mind, Will, and Emotion. Spirit is the part of us that can connect with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 16 – Psalm 132 – What Are The Desires Of Your Heart? Do You Receive Them? Jesus Shall Reign Eternally On David’s Throne Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,188 views

    We examine David’s great desire and our desires. What does it mean, “God will give you the desires of your heart?” We look at God’s dwelling place in Zion; the Lord Jesus who will reign from Jerusalem, that being an everlasting reign – “shall sit upon your throne forever” Psalm 132:12

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 16 – PSALM 132 – WHAT ARE THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART? DO YOU RECEIVE THEM? JESUS SHALL REIGN ETERNALLY ON DAVID’S THRONE [A]. ALL ABOUT DAVID THE KING AND HIS EVERLASTING KINGSHIP Just a recall here as we near the end of these Songs of Ascent. The psalms were sung ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judgment Seat Of Christ - Judgement

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,799 views

    final installment on Judgment Series. Link included to Formatted Text Versions, Powerpoints, and Handouts for entire series, inc. "The Great White Throne" and "5 Bible Judgments."

    THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priority Mail Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,937 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Son Of Perdition Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,711 views

    The Disturbing Message. The Deceptive Man. the Deluded Masses. The antichrist, the timeframe, and why we believe these are the last days. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Son of Perdition II Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SonOfPerdition.html Who is this man of sin? The antichrist! Will people who reject the gospel have opportunity to be saved when they are left behind at the rapture to enter the tribulation? No. You shouldn’t count on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brazen Altar PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    True worship begins with surrender at God’s altar, where we lay down our lives and receive grace through Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides the tired places of the soul. Some of us carried questions that feel too heavy to say out loud. And some of us came hungry for hope, like parched ground waiting for rain. Friend, you are seen. You are welcome. You are loved. In this moment, with ...read more

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    The Truth In Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,717 views

    The truth is in Christ. And Paul spoke the truth in Christ in this text. 1- The truth of the Holy Spirit 2- The truth of anguish in the heart 3- The truth of separation from Christ

    INTRO.- Truth. What is truth? Or where is truth to be found? That depends on the person to whom you are talking. ILL.- For example, I recently read something about actor Morgan Freeman that caught my eye. It read: Morgan Freeman: I am God. He played the part of God in the comedy “Bruce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah's Last Words Before He Left This Earth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 31, 2024
     | 1,552 views

    Elijah received word from the LORD that it was time for him to go to Heaven. This message speaks of Elijah's last words before he took that journey to Heaven.

    Introduction: Elijah was one of only two humans to ever leave this earth without dying. The only other was Enoch, who “. . . walked with God: and he was not; for God took him (Genesis 5:24, KJV)”. Full disclosure, I believe in the pre-tribulation rapture position, meaning, that according to 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God So Loved... [missions / Evangelism / Gospel / Great Commission]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 684 ratings
     | 28,376 views

    Missions--It all started...not with The Great Commission...but in God’s heart. Link included to Formatted Text Version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    For God So Loved… Mark 16:15 Usually, when we think of missions we think of the Great Commission. But missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It first beat in His heart before it was ever breathed as the life sustaining force into His church. Our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret To Success

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    God’s favor is found in one’s faithfulness to Him. Are you ready to receive God’s favor by being faithful to Him?

    Secret to Success Genesis 39: 1-23 Introduction Good morning all of you! It is so good to be with you all once again. Today, I want to talk to you about the ‘secret of success. Yes, you heard it right, secret to success. There are millions of tips, steps and plans given to figure out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Reconciling Love And Resulting Character” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 15, 2017
     | 6,625 views

    Following the examination of the Early Church Hymn to Christ's Supremacy over Creation and Redemption , Paul explains the persevering character of those who have received saving faith.

    “A Reconciling Love and Resulting Character” Colossians 1:21-23 We continue in our study of Colossians. Having studied the hymn of the early Church in Colossians 1:15-20 exalting Christ’s supremacy over all Creation as well as redemption, we continue in verses 21-23: Col. 1:21: “And you, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Justification

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2011
    based on 56 ratings
     | 22,686 views

    What are the benefits to salvation? Not just in the sweet by and by, but in the nasty now and now? They are many and this sermon will be in several parts. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Benefits of Justification Romans 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BenefitsJustification.html What are the benefits of justification? Escaping hell? Going to heaven? Yes! In the future. But how about right now? The first few chapters have shown us our need for justification and how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salty Saints Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 290 ratings
     | 20,488 views

    One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could I Wash The Feet Of My Judas?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    This text challenges us to ask if we could serve those who have ill will toward us; it also challenges us to ask if others see us as their Judas.

    Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist