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  • John Hamby avatar

    Living With A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 34,657 views

    An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow Through Testing Times

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

    How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Gabbatha To Golgotha

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,270 views

    A message that reminds us of the rejection of Christ by sinners, and the sacrifice of Christ for those sinners.

    Introduction: What first comes to mind when I say the word G’s? Some might think the pastor has resorted to using a slang word used by many which is an abbreviation of the name “Jesus”. Others may think first of the force of gravity, whether positive or negative, that is exerted against the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carpe Diem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    Carpe diem, seizing the opportunities of this day, is a great piece of advice. We human beings only have a precious little time which God grants to us here on planet earth. We should be putting that time to good use.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 3, 2004 ----------------- While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement. 12But when Peter saw this, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Resurrection Morning

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    To accept the resurrection you must meet Jesus and to have faith is the key to the kingdom of God. To receive Jesus we must listen for him calling us.

    Our bible reading today is one that is full of feeling, faith, compassion and emotion. It is one of the base lines and benchmarks of the Christian faith. We have Mary Magdalene making her way, in sorrow, to the tomb of her Lord and Master. She is distraught, her eyes are full with tears and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    B I G Numbers - Little Ones - Sanctity Of Life Sunday

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 43,487 views

    Staggering numbers of dead in natural disasters, but here’s another: 50 MILLION! That’s a really big number, and they are ALL little ones! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

    Big Numbers - Little Ones Jeremiah 1:5 COPY/PASTE THE LINK BELOW NOW TO GET THE FORMATTED TEXT AND POWERPOINT FREE... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BigNumbersLittleOnes.html It has now been 40 years since Roe v. Wade. That’s a big number. We hear big numbers of dead like all those children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elohim Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,386 views

    A message on Elohim - the Eternal Creator.

    Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Elohim – Genesis 1 Intro: Last week we began a series on the names of God entitled, Hello I Love You… To understand who God is and what He has done for us. To understand His name is to understand His person, purpose, and plan. Review: We looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If God Did Not Answer Prayers?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    A sermon loosely based on Psalm 28 on how the world would be if God did not answer prayers! (Thanks to Lonnie Gunter and some SermonCentral Contributors for some illustrations and ideas)

    Sermon for 4/29/2007 Psalm 28 What If God Did Not Answer Prayers? Introduction: A. Read Psalm 28:1-2. B. After Adam and Even sinned by eating from the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Bible says, (Gen 3:23 NIV) So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take My Yoke Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,818 views

    The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

    Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Body Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    When the saints go marching in, they will be armed with a towel.

    Key Priorities of a healthy church Part four: Acts 11:27-30 6 April 2003 INTRODUCTION: Over the past three weeks we have brushed off the dust from God’s journal on the early church. It has been an exciting adventure to see from the Antioch Church what we have called: Key Priorities of a Healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Making Courageous Choices Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

    22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaving A Lasting Legacy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 72,227 views

    Legacies are rare and special gifts, from one person to another, from one generation to the next. As Christians we should seek to leave a lasting legacy of godliness for those who come behind us.

    LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY PROVERBS 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. INTRODUCTION: A legacy is defined as (1) money or property bequeathed to another by will or (2) something handed down from an ancestor or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices

    Contributed by David Barsky on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,937 views

    Our choices have consequences-we must choose wisely.

    CHOICES By Rabbi Dr. David L. Barsky PLAY SONG “CHOICES” sung by George Jones Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    Dare To Share Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,582 views

    A sermon on how sharing our personal faith stories puts our faith in action and leads others to God.

    Dare to Share Romans 9: 20-33 (The Message) 20-33Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that mold it, saying, "Why did you shape me like this?" Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Man Riot Squad

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    In warfare there are particular individuals whose contributions are of much more significance than others. Once these individuals are identified and struck the battle is virtually won and lost. This message encourages Christians to unmask and strike -thro

    By Bode Ayodele Spiritual warfare is an integral part of our walk as Christians. In this message we shall examine an aspect of spiritual warfare of great importance to both the camp of the body of Christ and that of the enemy alike. We are looking at a message titled "One man Riot Squad." Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal