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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    "My First Sermon"--By Paul [aka Saul] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,316 views

    Salvation is thru the BLOOD of another, the BRUISING of another, the BATTLING of another, and it all started and we can be born again because of the BIRTH of another. Free Powerpoint at website.

    My First Sermon Acts 13:14-23 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/1stSermon.html Paul and Barnabus begin their 1st missionary journey. They have felt God’s call to carry the gospel around the world, and the 3rd city they come to is Antioch in Pisidia, a different “Antioch” than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’ Chooses His First Team Members

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014
     | 4,668 views

    Are we willing to make his service the priority in our life? Are we proclaiming the gospel in the confidence that comes from knowing Jesus, who taught with authority, who cast out demons and healed people of incurable diseases?

    Jesus begins his ministry with this clear announcement: “The time is fulfilled.” That is, it’s complete. Time’s up. We’re at the end of the line. Notice that John, the one who’s like Elijah, has finished his ministry. Mark wants to make it clear that the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Trumpet Judgments, Part I The First Four Judgments Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 5,870 views

    Revelation 8 sermon on the first four trumpet judgments

    The Trumpet Judgments, Part I The Seventh Seal When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Rev 8:1, NKJV J. Vernon McGee in his "Thru the Bible" commentary related this story: "Many years ago I was speaking at a conference to about three or four hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Selects His First Mediator Among Men Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    God this week selects Aaron and his sons to be the High Priest of the Nation of Israel, let’s look at the clothing requirements and what they represent.

    God selects HIS first mediators among Man Aaron and sons set apart Ephod representing 12 Tribes The breastplate, The Urim and Thummim The robe of the ephod, The plate of the mitre The garments for Aaron’s sons DBF Sunday Sermon notes, Exodus 28, 3/2/03 Most people in Bristol Bay know a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7th Letter - To The Church In Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 25, 2020
     | 4,918 views

    The Church in Laodicea is called Lukewarm by Christ . However he offers a wonderful

    The letter to the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) This is the seventh and final letter written to the seven churches of the Apocalypse that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Laodicea. This is the one church that Jesus has not one good word ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mission Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,453 views

    Missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It beat first in His heart before it was ever breathed into His church. God now identifies the local church as the center for world evangelism thru loving service & giving.

    The Mission of God -Usually, when we think of missions we think of the Great Commission. But missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It beat first in His heart before it was ever breathed into His church. Darrell Guder writes, “We have come to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting W.e.l.l. Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 287 ratings
     | 87,086 views

    A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

    Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,194 views

    Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

    WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lay Down Your Stone

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,161 views

    Can you visualize Jesus talking to the adulterous women? Not one of the accusers could throw the first stone. Jesus didn't condone her behavior, He said Go and sin no more.

    Lay down your stone JOHN 8:1-8:11 Introduction- This morning we have brought in many new members. They have acknowledged that they wanted to be a part of this body of Christ we call the church. The church by God’s definition is many members playing different parts that accomplish the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 4 - Jesus Is Supreme Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2025
     | 503 views

    As Paul began to correct the teaching of the false teachers in Colossae, he first addressed the truth about who and what Jesus is. Although this section is deeply theological and Christological, it is extremely practical and helpful.

    Introduction: A. Some years ago, when Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show, he interviewed an eight year old boy. 1. The boy was on the show because he had rescued two friends in a coal mine outside his hometown in West Virginia. 2. As Carson questioned the boy, it became apparent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,321 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,075 views

    The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

    Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ