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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Instructions For The Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2007
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     | 3,606 views

    A message verbalizing the attitude our Lord expects of His children.

    Instructions for the Believer 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 * Turn with me to 1 Thessalonians 5:16. On this the last Sunday evening before we celebrate Thanksgiving, let us center on God’s word for instruction. Through His word He gives us instruction for life. * When we consider the culture in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Peace?

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,401 views

    Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

    Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,465 views

    With Christ Jesus we have a way through our troubles in life.

    A Bridge over Troubled Waters Matthew 8:23-27 In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unleash The Power Of God's Word In Your Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 11, 2008
     | 15,121 views

    Jesus has promised that if we will abide in His Word, we will encounter a living truth that will bring us lasting freedom from sin. It’s time to unleash the power of God’s Word in our lives.

    UNLEASHING THE POWR OF GOD’S WORD IN OUR LIVES OPENING TEXT: “The law of the LORD is perfect, REVIVING the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, MAKING WISE the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, BRINGING JOY to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Or Death

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007
     | 4,027 views

    What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?

    Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Is The Season For A Hallelujah Praise

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,279 views

    This sermon is one of praise and thanksgiving for the birth of Jesus the Christ for our salvation.

    Introduction: This is the season where many people are into shopping and buying gifts for loved ones, co-workers, and children. Little do they realize the true meaning and the significance of this season. For some it’s the man in the red suit with a sleigh and eight reindeer shouting Ho! Ho! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The (How To) Of True Potential

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

    1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessed Hope (Funeral Message)

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 82,313 views

    Message on the Hope we have as Christians. (Funeral Message)

    Message: "The Blessed Hope" 1 Thess. 4:13-18 The late Evangelist D.L. Moody once made this statement: "One day you will hear that D.L. Moody is dead, but don’t you believe a word of it. For on that day I will be more alive than I ever have been." As we gather today to pay our final respects ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baker, Butler, And The Peace Maker

    Contributed by Ronnie Morris on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    . There is hardly a more precise picture of the work of Christ on the cross, than is found here in this body of scripture. We can best glean the truths from these verses by focusing on the prisoners’ failure, their friend, and their future.

    The Baker, Butler and the Peace Maker Text: Gen. 40 Introduction: Joseph had been rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused and sentence to the prison. It was while in prison that Joseph meets two prisoners of the Pharaoh. Joseph was assigned to them and during their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Leads With Heart

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,570 views

    The Bible tells us all we need to know about love.

    GOD LEADS WITH HEART John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Today is February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, of course. What do you know about Saint Valentine, or, to use his Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Focus On Jesus

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    Servanthood through Jesus’ leadership in our lives

    Focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction Wednesday night changes: - Dinners begin on March 5 – every other week - Bible Study / Sunday school class – Cross-talk and discipleship - Growths happens when we share experiences - It is time to grow, by being honest and encouraging one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Cupped And Committed

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    A sermon for duck-hunting season when we had several hunters visiting us, most Christian, some not.

    Cupped & Committed April 9, 2006 Scripture: Mark 8:34 He called the crowd and his disciples to himself and said to them, ‘If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross, and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rob Yanok avatar

    Pursuing God Theologically

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008
     | 4,158 views

    Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

    Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Table Of Shewbread Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,746 views

    We see His perfect life in it, as well as His painful death, His precious resurrection, and His provision of salvation, security, and satisfaction for all who will believe. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Table of Shewbread Exodus 25:23-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TableShewbread.html Now we enter into the Tabernacle Proper...the actual tent structure. We go into the Holy Place and see the Golden Candlestick, the Altar of Incense, and the Table of Shewbread. There’s a distinct difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:1-12 regarding Paul’s kingdom oriented mindset

    Text: Acts 16:1-12, Title: Building the Kingdom, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Getting budget time again…money requires us to ask “kingdom” questions…ex. B. Background to passage: Theological controversy settled, personal disagreement aside, off they go over land back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist