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Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes A Church Great?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

based on 1,234 ratings

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7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy And Successful Marriage; Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on May 23, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Here Peter, along with Paul in other text, gives us God’s role for the husband. To be a Christian Lover!

A Happy and Successful Marriage Part 2 (1 Peter 3:7) Introduction: If you will open your bibles to the 3rd chapter of 1 Peter, we will study together the 7th verse. Peter is writing to Christian people who were scattered and being persecuted by an unbelieving world. As I stated last week, Peter is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 25, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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Last of 4 part series on Money/Time Management. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoints and Handouts for each.

It’s About Time, pt. 2 Psalm 31:14-15 WHY MANAGE YOURSELF? If you don’t manage yourself, something else will and YOU may not accomplish what you really want to do. A. The scripture indicates that you should manage yourself. Eccles. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Service Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

based on 33 ratings

| 6,887 views

The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are I.t.

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 17, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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You are I.T. In Transformation. This text gives us five lessons about God’s transformation process.

“You Are I.T.” [2 Corinthians 3:18] Introduction: Talk about the “make-over” shows that are so popular on television today. Some are called “Extreme Makeovers”. God is into extreme makeovers too. Read text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Focus on the phrase, “are being transformed”. This is the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

7 Steps To Victory

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2005

based on 205 ratings

| 32,431 views

Acrostic of word "VICTORY" outlines the 7 points. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 Steps to Victory I Cor. 15:57 These 7 points spell VICTORY! *Vigilance 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

"What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Twelve points can be detected as to what Heaven be like by taking careful observations of this text. Good funeral message.

"What we know about Heaven?" Introduction: I have often referred to this text when referring to Heaven, but here is a careful study on the text. It is a very revealing insight into what Heaven will be like. There are twelve points: 1. Heaven is a real place. Moses and Elias had come from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

What's Gratitude Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 6, 2007

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This is on gratitude. We followed up with communion. The asterisks in the text were related to click through PowerPoint slides.

There were many things you didn’t want to be in Jesus’ time two of them were a leper or a Samaritan. Brief synopsis of leprosy (not meant to gross you out): loss of feeling/nerve endings that cause sores. Samaritans were considered half-breeds. A funny thing happened when a Samaritan contracted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of The Everlasting Covenant Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 26, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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This text allows us to see just how faithful God is to His people and how He is the God of the Word.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE GOD OF THE EVERLASTING COVENANT Genesis 17:1-27 Intro: Some fourteen years have past since God last spoke to Abraham, during his time of disobedience in the matter of Hagar. It is those times of His silence from God that are devastating when they come our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ghost Town Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temporarily Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2010

based on 3 ratings

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We worship a Risen Savior! Our text provides us with several reasons why He is worthy of worship.

Temporarily Dead (Revelation 1:17-18) Resurrection Sunday 1. None of us have seen someone rise again from the grave. 2. But there is a fictitious story about one who recently did. 3. There was a certain man who often walked through a cemetery on his way home. However, one night, though, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014

based on 14 ratings

| 27,881 views

It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To The Old Stuff

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 22, 2014

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This text reminds us that God still uses old stuff to lift us up where we belong.

7Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a eunuch in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the cistern. The king happened to be sitting at the Benjamin Gate, 8So Ebed-melech left the king’s house and spoke to the king, 9“My lord king, these men have acted wickedly in all they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

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