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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Becoming Great

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    Explains why Christians should be and how to become great. Expanded outline.

    BECOMING GREAT - Matthew 20:20-28 If you look at this passage, and the passages surrounding it, it is easy to get upset with the disciples, especially with James and John, for their narrow-mindedness, for their inappropriateness, and for their poor timing. In this passage we find Jesus is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planting God's Flowers In The Devil's Dirt

    Contributed by Mark Roper on May 16, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,896 views

    Compromise is a cancer that destroys. We must stand up for what we believe.

    PLANTING GOD’S FLOWERS IN THE DEVIL’S DIRT Topic: COMPROMISE Illustration: Don’t Negotiate With Satan A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lord's Supper – Examined

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper

    Title: The Lord’s Supper – Examined Theme: To show the proper way of observing the Lord’s Supper Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Cor 11:23 NKJV For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Jerusalem 500 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    Parable of the 2 Debtors--Good theme for NASCAR or INDY race weekends. One was forgiven 50 denarii and the other 500. Jesus uses this to aid our understanding of sin and forgiveness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and ’Race Style’ PowerPoint Temp

    The Jerusalem 500 Luke 7:41-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem500.html The Indy 500 was this afternoon [5-27-07], but the biggest race of our life should be the race to the place of forgiveness to be saved! Make no pit stops at good works, baptism, or communion…just trust completely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Memorial Service

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    This sermon discusses the Lord’s Supper in conjunction with the Memorial Day holiday.

    This is Memorial Day weekend. There will be many memorial services and events held around our country to commemorate the men and women who gave their lives to gain and protect our freedom. We should never forget the price they paid. I want to build off of this idea to speak of another sacrifice. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of God - Ii Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    Part 2 of a series on the difference between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world. This one focuses on family living.

    Dakota Community Church June 3, 2007 Kingdom of God II This morning I want continue our four week series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on family life. How do we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Let's Do Church Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

    Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dangerous Duo

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,033 views

    Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

    Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,228 views

    God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. When you were born again, you are to walk in the Spirit and not by the law. Jesus Christ set free from the law. Living a life according to the Word is walking in the Spirit. When y

    Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must be filled to the brim with the Word and the Holy Spirit. · This week I want to impart to you the Word as it relates to walking in the Spirit. · God created the law to expose sin, but it brought guilt and condemnation. · When you were born again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    If you have ever wanted to know what it looked like to live a resurrected life Paul gives the pattern here. God not only redeems and restores our relationship with Him but also with others. Live this pattern to powerfully display Jesus.

    Intro: Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will celebrate those that have served in the United States Military because their service and many their sacrifice purchased the freedom to stand or sit or sing or speak today. There are many ways we could come up with to honor their memory, service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Challenge Of Conformity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013
     | 9,126 views

    A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

    “The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    What David Had That Saul Did Not

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,391 views

    Being a man after God's own heart does not mean totally sinless but one who is trying. Keeping your eyes on the goal is the key.

    INTRODUCTION 1. David spent much of his early life alone a. His best friends were sheep and his enemies wild animals b. He seems to have been alone much of his early life 2. His training as king seems to have been done in secret 3. It was even a secret ceremony when he was anointed king 4. Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Thanking Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

    "Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Perfectly Joined Together Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,855 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

    Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist