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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Five Firsts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 185 ratings
     | 53,594 views

    New Year message from the Book of Beginnings showing the first mention of Satan, Sin, the Saviour, the death Sentence, and the first Sacrifice...all in the same passage. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    FIVE FIRSTS Genesis 3:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FiveFirsts.html This is the first Sunday service of 2007. As we begin a new year many of us are trying to make a new start in different areas…from our waistlines to our finances, to how we spend our time. We’re right at the beginning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were All In The Same Boat

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ we are all in the same boat, with the same destination. God and Jesus Christ watch over us during the journey.

    We’re All In The Same Boat Mark 6:45-51 Jesus Walks on Water 45 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and head out across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home. 46 Afterward he went up into the hills by himself to pray. 47 During the night, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,850 views

    The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

    OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Look Back Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 49,247 views

    First of a two part series at the beginning of the new year. Three questions to ask ourselves about how we’ve been doing spiritually -- a "New Year’s check up" on the status quo.

    Trinity Baptist Church January 7, 2006 A Look Back Psalm 39:4-6 Patty and I joined a gym a while back. There’s something different about this one. You don’t just join and then show up and begin working out on your own. Early in your membership, you have an appointment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - Thomas And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    Part 5 - Thomas and the Holy Spirit

    40 Days with the Lord Part 5 – Thomas and the Holy Spirit Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Let us review where we began a few weeks ago. It was Sunday evening, and Jesus had appeared to the disciples. They thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    This Is A Test.... Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    Second in a series on the life of Joseph; emphasis here is that God uses circumstances to build and test our character. The character trait of Faithfulness is observable in Joseph’s experience here.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 18, 2006 Character on Display: This is a test... Genesis 39:1-23 This US media reported to us this week that our government doled out as much as 1.4 billion dollars in bogus assistance to “victims” of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. FEMA was hoodwinked into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legacy Of Biblical Proportion

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    The Christian father that will enjoy a lasting legacy is the man of God that is surrendered to the Holy Spirit so he may be able to tell the truth, keep his word and live out what he believes.

    Turn your Bibles to Proverbs 13:22 Title: Legacy of Biblical Proportion Theme: Fathers Living Biblically Before Their Children Listen as I read Proverbs 13:22, “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children…” Pray! Introduction: “Inheritance” (nahal) here can be used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Determination Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do I Qualify For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,551 views

    What kind of wedding garments do we need to be acceptable in the Kingdom of Heaven?

    We’re beginning a series of sermons based on questions submitted by the people of this congregation, as well as questions from people in the churches at Spring Creek, Pisgah and Walton. As their preachers and I prayed about the responses we received, we found that there were certain questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,789 views

    Series on three destructive and unfortunate events that occur in church: Pt I - Hypocrisy.

    The Unfortunate Things Christians Do. (Things that drive away church growth.) “The sermon you are about to hear is extremely unpleasant. In this story, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning, and very few happy things in the middle. This is because not very many happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Back Biting Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,576 views

    Back biting is the stealth bomber of the unholy armed forces because the attack always comes when your back is turned...

    Many unfortunate things happen in many churches around the world, simply because people are people. There are the unattractive things Christians do, which ultimately result in the dismembering of the body of Christ. They are the sins we commit, which drive people away from the church where people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    Looking at seven reasons why atheism is a difficult stance to take.

    Does God believe in atheists? Intro: There’s a story told about a Professor of biology who was an atheist. Every year he began his lectures on evolution by asking if any of the students were religious. When they identified themselves he boasted that by the end of his course they’d all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Does Matter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,426 views

    To rid ourselves of idols in the church our character must be Godly!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 22, 2006 Date Preached: June 25, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Character DOES Matter! Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:20-26 don’t read until after intro… Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Man Walking Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    TRUE LIFE IS FOUND THROUGH A PROCESS OF DEATH AND REBIRTH. Jesus lived and died to bring us to that understanding…

    Illustration from Sermon Central: An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Adventure: "Sound The Battle Cry!" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,745 views

    Just as God called Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into battle, Christians are called into a spiritual battle, not against the people of the world, but the spiritual forces of evil which control the world. Cf. Eph. 6

    Children sing—“I’m in the Lord’s Army!” Our children keep things exciting around here! We’re continuing what I hope is an exciting Bible study series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life ought to be a great adventure! • If you’re bored in your Christian walk… its NOT God’s fault! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ