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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    If . . . Then

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2012
     | 3,396 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

    IF . . . THEN / John 15: 9 – 17 Intro: When I was in college I date a young lady. The relationship was getting kind of serious and I said to her one evening, “Do you love me?” Her answer, “What do you think?” I thought the answer was yes; but, she had other ideas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Adopted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

    Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayer Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Christians miss the power we have as believers and fall short of what the lord wants to do in our lives.

    Prayer changes your life Matthew 7:7-11 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about prayer. Nothing else reveals more about a believer than their prayer life. It is how we approach God, it tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do Many Christians Have So Few Non-Christian Friends? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    Why do Christians tend to "circle the wagons" and only hang out with fellow believers?

    A Troubling Question: Why do many Christians have so few non-Christian friends? - Matthew 9:11. - Today there seems to be surprisingly little voluntary relationship between Christians and non-Christians. Of course, there is interaction at work and at Wal-mart, but many Christians seem to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Lord, You Want Me To Do What???

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    HAS GOD EVER TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT JUST BOGGLED YOUR MIND? MOST OF US WILL ANSWER NO TO THIS QUESTION, BUT MANY HAVE BEEN TOLD THINGS BY THE LORD THAT SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE. TO US IT MAY BE A HUGE, EVEN IMPOSSIBLE TASK, BUT TO GOD IT IS JUST EVERYDA

    LORD, YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!! CBC 2/09 TEXT: Matt 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. WITH GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. HAS GOD EVER TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT JUST BOGGLED YOUR MIND? MOST OF US WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken But Not Beyond Repair

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,638 views

    In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

    Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Step Up To Blessings 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Part one of a two part message on the beatitudes.

    21, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings I Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Unwrapping God's Peace Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    As the shepherds were told by the angels of the birth of Jesus, they had to make a decision to act on the information. We too must look for God in everyday events, know that God’s plan is for peace and then do what God tells us.

    “Unwrapping God’s Peace” 12/19/04 Intro: Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! Are you finished? Do you have to face the crowds at the mall? How about the traffic? What parties do you still have left to buy a “white elephant” gift for? Sometimes it seems like Christmas will never get here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Series Is Not Over

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

    The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Pictures Of A Fathers Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    A picture of our heavenly Father’s heart and a love that made him run toward us.

    Pictures of a fathers heart Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 פָּגַע [paga` /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Taking Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,139 views

    New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

    Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Coming Down The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    It’s nice to have a bright, shining, mountaintop experience, but what happens when we descend back to regular life? [Post-transfiguration teaching] Link inc. to formatted text, audio, & PowerPoint.

    Coming Down the Mountain Matthew 17:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComingDown.html This great chapter shows us Jesus in His glory [last time], as well as Jesus in His power. It’s nice to have a bright, shining mountaintop experience, but what happens when we descend back to regular life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Engaging The Communtiy: I Am Hungry, Now What?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,093 views

    PRAYER AND FASTING BRINGS COMMITMENT TO OUR LIVES AND UNLEASHES THE POWER OF GOD OVER OUR COMMUNITIES!

    ENGAGING THE COMMUNTIY: I AM HUNGRY, NOW WHAT? MARK 9: 14-31 FEBRUARY 13, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Artist: Joe Nichols If Nobody Believed In You: I watched him take the two strike call: He hadn’t tried to swing at all. I guess he’d had all that he could take, He walked away, for goodness sake. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Hampton avatar

    How To Be A Godly Dad

    Contributed by Kenneth Hampton on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    The most important person in every family in making certain of its spiritual security is both mom and dad, but dads have even more of an important job given that they are the family spiritual heads.

    A. Fathers are the spiritual head of the family. Mat 10:25 CEV (25) It is enough for disciples to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the family? A little food for thought: People view the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist