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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007
     | 3,243 views

    On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

    Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unnamed Mother With Great Faith

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,684 views

    This unnamed woman had great faith. She was determined to receive help from Jesus

    The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Matt 15:21-28 PRESSURES ON MOM TODAY are greater than ever. Its got to be the toughest job in the world. Just think of what’s expected of her in our success-driven society: Have a successful career Keep the house spotless Raise perfect children Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 4: Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 3,477 views

    Dealing with the part of our church vision statement that says we are supposed to work toward a biblical worldview, beginning with the church

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 4: Biblical Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/12/09, AM A. Opening illustration: John Smyth was a Cambridge-educated Anglican priest, who came to be convinced of the illegitimacy of infant baptism in about 1605. And after much persecution of the “Anabaptists” views (which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Answer Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    This sermon is a good message about where we find the answer to our hurt and pain when we turn through the pages of Revelation. Only by seeing the attributes of God can we be comforted in the midst of our pain.

    The Answer of Praise (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 15:3-4; 11:16-18 We must learn to trust in who God is, and that he is good. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction There are some things that we think good Christians just don’t say. It doesn’t matter what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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     | 3,828 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Good Words For Bad Days Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,797 views

    Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Dovenmuehle avatar

    Today

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 14,277 views

    And so we live in Today - a time between Yesterday and Tomorrow. Yesterday when God’s plan of salvation was made known and Tomorrow when all of creation will be re-made complete and whole. We live in Today, between the act of salvation and its completion.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. “But encourage each other daily, while it is still called Today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” Hebrews 3:13 HCSB The author of Hebrews uses the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Seed Of Faith, The Fruit Of Praise

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 15, 2019
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     | 7,058 views

    We’re not responsible for results, and the moment we stop production on the “act of producing the results,” the results will become easier and more better than we could ever expect!

    The seed of faith, the fruit of praise! Illus. from the book Guide posts, “ His mysterious ways: miracles of healing” What I remember most about the summer of 1934, when dad got his tonsils out, that’s how hot it was. The middle of July in Blackwood, Virginia, and we hadn’t seen a drop of rain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forged For More Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019
     | 4,648 views

    Personal Holiness provides a glimpse to the world of God's kingdom here on earth.

    As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 6,162 views

    The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

    On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "When I See The Blood”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2020
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     | 21,041 views

    Imagine yourself there that night. The tenth plague was more frightening than all the others: Death was loosed on the streets. Wait! The voice of God’s Mercy spoke: “There is an exception: all who take refuge under the blood will be spared!"

    “WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD” Ex. 12:6-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMPLAINING EVEN IN HAPPY TIMES 1. A lady entered a department store and was startled when a band began to play. Then a company executive pinned an orchid on her dress and handed her a crisp $100 bill. She was the store’s 1 millionth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Post-Covid Evangelism

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,209 views

    Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

    Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,298 views

    The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

    THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hell Tries To Put-Out An On-Fire Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2020
     | 5,014 views

    When the church gets to the place where God begins to move there supernaturally, and its members began to move outside of church to bring healing and deliverance, the devil is threatened!

    HELL TRIES TO PUT-OUT AN ON-FIRE CHURCH Acts 4:18-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew wanted the dog to be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Disciple’s Marching Orders: The Great Commission Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 20, 2021
     | 1,862 views

    Final sermon in the "Being a Disciple" Sermon Series. We all, even a new believer, are called to go out and "make Disciples." All Scriptures quotes are from the NASB.

    Opening Illustration: The Missed Opportunity in Mongolian History: A 13-year-old Mongolian inherited land from his father. Through great strategy and awesome fighting ability, he formed fighting bands that conquered village after village. Eventually he became known as Genghis Khan and ruled over 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist