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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 7,979 views

    Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

    A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling And Building

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,580 views

    They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 3,203 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
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     | 5,198 views

    Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Savior are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again.

    The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction As we continue our study of the letters to the church at Thessalonica, we come to Chapter five of 1 Thessalonians. Here we find Paul, writing the Thessalonicians about The Day of the Lord. Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of A Free Spirit

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2009
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     | 2,286 views

    Singing is a matter of skill and practice, but it is only when your spirit is freed that you have a convincing song to sing, only when your life is changed that you have something to share.

    What makes it possible for voices like these to sing music like that? Where do they get whatever it takes to sing with such grace and power and beauty? Of course they have been blessed with a good deal of natural skill. Of course these singers are talented, and there’s no substitute for that. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Spirit Move Us To True Discipleship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 21, 2006
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    We should not be amazed at the Amish response of forgivness. To know the power of Christ’s death and reusrrection calls us to live our lives in forgiveness.

    20th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 22, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, who came among us to reveal your Word for our lives, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changed From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 25,504 views

    2 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

    Changed From Inside Out "Before and after" pictures make very convincing proof of change. The problem is that this kind of change is all on the surface. Beauty is skin deep - Ugly goes all the way through! Saul Changed From Inside Out What happened is that Saul changed dramatically and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

    James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006
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     | 4,563 views

    Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

    James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,531 views

    Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

    A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Roger Nichols avatar

    On The Third Day: Another Earth Shaking,

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    A sermon on the resurrection for Easter sunday from the gospel of Matthew

    Matthews 28: 1-15 On the third day: another earth shaking, life-giving, heart changing moment. After Jesus died on the cross, The very religious, Pharisees and Priests Were determined That when it came to Jesus, death should have The last word. They didn’t want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thy Presence

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 31, 2017
     | 13,223 views

    The presence of the most High is ever increasing in glory and a great place of intimacy that unfolds deep secrets and hidden mysteries that can catapote a life and turn all messes into a glorious message, therefore believers desire more of it this year

    Theme: Thy Presence Text: psalms 24:3-4, Job 22:25-26 Remember this year has been declare by the Lord as a year of surprises and it will come as a coin with two side. For the sons of God it will be an open doors of pleasant surprises while to the wicked a surprise of shame, nakedness, total ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Planet In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,930 views

    You may have shrugged it off when you read about it in the newspaper or heard about it on TV. But it's real, and it fulfills Bible prophecy.

    World leaders know that our planet is in a heap of trouble. For years, analysts, thought leaders, and strategists have been warning, with increasing stridency, about a perfect storm of challenges that threaten our global economy, our global society, and our relative peace. These analysts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask And It Shall E Iven Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2019
     | 4,573 views

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “ask and it shall be given”. It is a teaching on prayer and its various dimensions that include the need to pray, the way to pray and the results to expect. Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer and results from an intimate relationship with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020
     | 1,425 views

    This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

    Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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