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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Use The Bible To Win Spiritual Victories Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 31, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    This sermons gives practical advice on how to use the offensively (offensively as in offense and defense). What does it mean that the Bible is the sword of the Spirit - our one offensive weapon in the armor of God.

    [Skit idea: A guy talking big (“saved by God, power of Holy Spirit, etc.,” he has a sword of the Spirit) then when an enemy comes and engages him in battle, he cowers, girl-screams, hops backward in retreat, head tucked down, blindly and wildly waving his sword around in the general ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    You Live What You Think

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 6,975 views

    We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

    YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

    This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016
     | 5,573 views

    We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

    Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,102 views

    God’s justice in His courts leaves the lost standing naked with no defense -- Provision, invitation, inspection, detection, interrogation, conviction & expulsion. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Wedding Garment Matthew 22:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingGarment.html Yesterday was 7-7-07, and there were more weddings than in the whole month of June they say. Each one wore their best for the occasion. We all should try to wear our Sunday best, though we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    How To Live In Frustration City

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
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    A look at how the Apostle Paul was able to cope with frustration, specifically as it related to his unjust imprisonment.

    How to Live In Frustration City Phil 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001
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     | 23,389 views

    The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

    THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Driving Force

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 29, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    The power that enabled the Apostles to change the world. A Sermon for Pentecost

    I thought I was going to be late for the Service this morning. As I was travelling from Motcombe to Church I saw someone in the distance pushing his car, so I pulled up and said to him, "Are you having trouble?"........... "No!" he said, and continued pushing his car. "Well, can I give you hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

    ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count My Trials And Struggles All Joy?

    Contributed by Robert Coats on May 29, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    The Apostle James dropped a bombshell in his letter to Christians

    Count my trials and struggles all joy? James 1:2-4 Are you going through any trials, temptations, tribulations, testings, or struggles? Then my brothers and sisters…count it all joy. Pastor what are you saying? How can I find joy in my struggles? You do not know what I am going through? Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Mighty Army Or Milling Rabble Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    The Apostles Creed - The Holy Catholic Church the Communion of Saints

    Today I want to talk about the church, but the trouble is the Church can mean so many things. It might mean our church. It might mean the Anglican Church in Australia. It might mean the worldwide Anglican denomination. It might mean all Christians everywhere. The trouble is, when the Bible talks ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Team Tactics Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    The Apostles’ Creed is a basic statement of our faith in the Trinity.

    John 16:12-15 “Team Tactics” INTRODUCTION Commitments are and important part of life. Commitments come in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from: “I’ll be your friend,” to “I take you to be my husband/wife,” to signing a thirty-year mortgage, to setting a goal and committing ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Transformed Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    The transformation of the Apostle Paul from Saul the persecutor was undeniable.

    Transformed Galatians 1:11-24 May 13, 2007 Galatians 1:11-12 (HCSB) Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not based on a human point of view. For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by revelation from Jesus Christ. Divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Baptism In The Teaching Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    A message on the teaching of Peter the Apostle on the subject of Christian baptism.

    Baptism in the Teachings of Peter the Apostle I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: This morning I want to begin a series of sermons on Christian baptism. I call it “A Picture of the Passion.” I base this on Romans 6:3 & 4, where baptism is seen to picture the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and parallels ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lori Broschat avatar

    Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012
     | 9,159 views

    Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

    CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist