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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,400 views

    God proved His love for us by what He was willing to give up for us: His Son.

    When a man wants to prove His love for a woman, what does he do? • He may write a poem. • He may compose a song • He may buy her an expensive gift. • He may ask her to marry him. What did God do to prove His love for us? Romans 5:8 gives us the answer: “But God demonstrates his own love for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Love

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,441 views

    Love is an expression, not a feeling. It involves personal sacrifice.

    I. Ideal Love a. There was a Dad who took his kids to do a little shopping. As they drove up, they spotted an eighteen-wheeler parked with a big sign on it that said, "Petting Zoo." The kids jumped up in a rush and asked, "Daddy, Daddy. Can we go? Please. Please. Can we go?" "Sure," He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Water Walking 101 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 24,852 views

    Sadly, many ’boat people’ in the church will never step out in faith and see what God can do thru them, but all can look to Jesus during storms and learn how to rise above. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Water Walking 101 Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaterWalking.html This is the second storm we’ve come to in our Matthew study. The first was in chapter 8 when Jesus was asleep in the boat and the disciples woke Him up crying, “Master, we perish!” That message was called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is In Your Hand?

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 26, 2007
     | 4,603 views

    God will be able to use you in a mighty way if you give to God what you have under your control. Full dedication of everything that you are and everything that you have is the way to fulfilling God´s purposes for your life.

    Introduction CALLING 1. Last week we spoke about the story how God called Moses from the burning bush to become the deliverer of the Israelites from the Egyptian slavery. It was pretty strightforward matter: God provided something to get Moses´ attention; kind of fireworks = burning bush; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

    NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

    Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vision Specific Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    A Vision Specific Church will show evidence of the reign of the Holy Spirit by a devotion to "Teaching, (true) Fellowship, Worship, and Evangelism".

    INTRODUCTION A. Began Series “Accomplishing The Vision” March 1 1. “Offer God Your Best” – Mark 14:3-11 a. Saw the Principle that God will use Our Best to Accomplish His Purpose b. We must be available. 2. “Are You Robbing God” – Malachi 3:7-12 a. Reminded that God expects us to take care of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You A Doubting Thomas? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,912 views

    The true believer believes because he trusts God.

    Are You A Doubting Thomas? Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man and his dog are walking along the beach when they see a visitor to the beach. The owner of the dog is proud of his dog’s newly mastered feat - so he says to the visitor, "Watch this." He tosses a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,882 views

    Easter. Have no fear, "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" documentary reinforces the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is real, factual, effective. (this is short and is a summary, not a full argument)

    Note: We had a full easter musical, so this is a short sumary on the topic. For full details, google the names mentioned. If you have taken a tour of the Holy Land one of the site you probably visited is the garden tomb of Jesus. Who has been there? It is pretty fantastic isn’t it? It really is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Sweet Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    There are plenty of doors for us to choose from, with only one leading to the sweet life.

    Living The Sweet Life John 10:9-11 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Today there will be enough Peeps ate that if all lined up end to end, they would circle the planet. (That’s a lot of marshmellow!) 1 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Peace Be With You"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,148 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Thomas

    2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Peace Be with You" "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Arley Ellingson avatar

    Rising Above The Fear

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    Jesus has the power to help us rise above our fears and doubts

    Easter 2C April 15, 2007 John 20:19-31 “Rising Above the Fear” There was a beer party out in the woods and, all of a sudden there was a downpour of rain and thunder. Two young men ran for about 10 minutes in the pouring rain, and finally reached their car just as the rain let up. They jumped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Abnormal Guest List

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

    The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,901 views

    The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says to think and act.God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees...

    Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. How does God do this? Is it automatic? The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible