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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Win Your Kin Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    It’s hard to witness to them "cuz" we have to live with them. But if we don’t we’ll have to live without them forever, and until you do it will be hard to live with yourself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    How to Win Your Kin John 1:35-42a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WinYourKin.html Every time we see Andrew in scripture he is bringing someone to Jesus...he was a great soul winner. But who was his first convert? His own brother. Naturally, our hearts are more burdened for our lost family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 18,406 views

    The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

    Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees.

    The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Matthew 13:1-2 The thirteenth chapter of Matthew flows out of chapter 12. The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees. “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Drawn Out For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    No matter what it looked like God was working in the mist of the life of Moses even before he was named. Because of the divine plan of God the ark was retrieved by of all people, Pharaohs’ daughter!

    {Thank God for a Hearing ear & a receiving heart} Exodus 2: 1- 10 (Exodus 2:10 KJV) And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, because I drew him out of the water. Have you ever stop to ask yourself why ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God Will Still Be God, No Matter What I Do!!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    God wants to be master and Lord of our lives, but, God will still be God, no matter what I do!!

    God will still be God, no matter what I do!! Have you ever walked into a meeting and notice someone say, “Well, now that he’s here we can finally get started.” Or, have you waited to get an important paper signed or stamped and knew you couldn’t do anything else until you got that paper signed or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Uplifting Tired Arms

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 26,483 views

    As the arms of Moses were upheld, so we need to uphold the tired arms of the people in leadership in our churches.

    One of the most striking pictures of the church and its role was presented to me as I was walking up King Street in the uptown of Saint John one afternoon. King Street has been cited as the steepest hill in a city of Saint John’s size in all of Canada. A little boy, just tall enough to reach his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Water--A Relevant Element

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

    Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Position Do You Play?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    One of the ways we get in “shape” for God is as the Spirit transforms us as we discover and utilize our spiritual gifts for our place “on the team.”

    At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense. Then he assigned positions. To some he assigned the position of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

    Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Magnetic Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    The love that Christ has for every person has the power to draw them into a deeper relationship with Him

    Magnetic Love Selected Passages February 15, 2004 Introduction When I was little I can remember standing in front of the church I grew up in and singing Jesus Loves Me during the VBS program. We had worked all week at learning that song and now we were sharing it with everyone at the program. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,441 views

    A sermon for a communion service about seeking God’s bread in the present, not the past and feeding on Him through bread and wine.

    “I am the bread of life” Jn 6:25 (6:25-40, 53-59) WBC 7/3/4pm “I AM” As we’re in a series on Jesus’ words- we need to be reminded that His use of ‘I am’ speaks volumes This is the first of 7 ‘I am expressions’ in Jn - 7 is significant in itself - But his use of ‘I am’ is as well. Here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Washburn avatar

    For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by David Washburn on May 6, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 23,002 views

    We learn from ten-year old Samuel the importance of being attentive and obedient to God’s call, for we never know where it might lead

    This morning’s scripture passage is one of my favorites, as it tells the story of Samuel’s call into the ministry, but when we consider the overall context surrounding this story of Samuel’s calling, we gain a much richer meaning. This is true for any biblical passage. The meaning and way in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Psalm Of Symmetry, Ecological Balance And Majesty Of Creation.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 11, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 13,157 views

    May 19, 2002—The Day of Pentecost Psalm 104:25-35, 37. Color: Red Title: “A Psalm of symmetry, ecological balance and majesty of creation.”

    May 19, 2002—The Day of Pentecost Psalm 104:25-35, 37. Color: Red Title: “A Psalm of symmetry, ecological balance and majesty of creation.” This is an individual Hymn of Praise, offered in the course of Temple worship, probably at the Autumnal harvest festival, given its theme of creation. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    The Gracious King Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,432 views

    There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

    The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Are You A High Maintenance Christian?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,511 views

    What does it mean to be a high maintenance Christian?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches September 12, 2004 “Are You A High Maintenance Christian?” Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: In a small town there was an old doctor who, when he wasn’t saving lives, was planting trees. Doc Gibbs didn’t look like any other doctor. Most of the time he wore overalls ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist