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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Elder And His Family

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    The Elder needs to have a good family relationship

    INTRODUCTION The qualifications for a leader in God’s church start long before the man is of the proper age to be an Elder. These are things that we work on our of our lives so that we can serve God’s church as Elders. One day Bill and John will not be here to do the job and we will need a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Whitchurch avatar

    The Voices Of A Nation

    Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    In Response to the vicious attack upon our Nation, a call for God’s People to repent,turn to God before we beseech Him to go before us.

    This has been a week of tremedous loss, emotions of great grief, uncertainty, fear, and great anger and outrage at the barbaric and inhuman attack upon the People of the United States. As our President, his Cabinet, Congress, and other Government entities continue to investigate, prepare to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    The life of faith is a journey along the path of life with Jesus. It also is opening ourselves up to the truth of the Spirit

    John 14: 1-14 “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” INTRODUCTION Everyone is searching for a home, in actuality it is the one desire humans have that cannot properly be satisfied on this earth, because this earth is not our home. In a spiritual sense, everyone is like Patch Adams, striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Election, Free Will And The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    The Cross is the answer to Election and Free Will

    Election, Free Will and the Sovereignty of God Greater spiritual men and women than I have taught that "election" and "free will" are like two railroad tracks in Scripture that run parallel but never intersect. I understand the purpose of the illustration to preserve the integrity of "election" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Worship Of God Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

    OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

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    God's Constant Care

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    Jesus is criticized for working on the Sabbath and claiming to be God’s Son. He responds and offers a challenge to His critics, us.

    God’s Constant Care John 5:17-21 INTRO.: The healing of the crippled man at Bethesda, immediately preceding this passage, is a story of man’s helplessness and God’s power. In v. 8, Jesus tells the crippled man to do the impossible and, with God’s help, he does it. You would expect rejoicing over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Higgs avatar

    The Positive Power Of Lemonade Series

    Contributed by Charles Higgs on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    When life gave the Apostle Paul lemons he made lemonade.

    The Positive Power of Lemonade! Philippians 1:12-19 Sermon Notes for November 25th, 2001 a.m. The terrorist and enemies of the 911 incidents thought… America…will be weaker America…will be bitter America will be divided America will loose their faith in God America is taking the lemons of 911 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Can God Fix It In 2009? Yes He Can

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    You Can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr Don’t stay on the hill side, let go and find what God has told us about.

    Youcan also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr The Shepherds had an amazing encounter with Angels, if this where to happen today, it would either become a “holy shrine” and be visited by “holy church dignitaries” or it could become a global meeting place for Christians wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    My Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 20,670 views

    The Parable of the 2 Sons - The character quality of giving AND keeping your word, and of genuine repentance to do the right thing. Much needed today! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    My Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoSons.html This parable begins with Christ’s “What think ye?” and is designed to make us think. Some perish for lack of thought, and many more for wrong thinking. A. What the Father Commanded: “Son, go work today in my vineyard” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    The Key To Happiness

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

    The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Not Me, Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE DISCIPLES, SIMON PETER WAS THE MOST ARROGANT. 2. HE WAS

    NOT ME LORD 4/27/08 CBC MATHEW 26: 31--35 INTRODUCTION: OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Blessed Are The Empty

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,359 views

    It may not make sense but with God less is more and nothing is everything

    The prophet says: Go borrow empty vessels and borrow not a few How strange it seems to the natural mind that the answer to this woman’s dilemma did not begin with fullness, but with emptiness. The natural mind would immediately begin to look for an overflow an abundance, a great quantity or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    An easy to remember alphabet list of helpful pray points.

    Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts Praying at all times in the Spirit. And with this in mind be on the alert with all prayer and petition for all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The following is a helpful list of points to pray for other believers. May the Lord help you use these on a regular basis to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Enemy Within: Pride Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

    The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ