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The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

based on 149 ratings

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Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was Paul?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 13, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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A look at Paul, Spiritual Gifts and the Church.

Who was Paul? We all know the story about Saul and His transformation into The Apostil Paul, but who was He really? Act 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Touchstone (Or "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing")

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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A touchstone is a stone that tests the quality of gold and silver. Jesus is our Touchstone. He is the Genuine Article. He’s The Real Thing.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on June 6th. Title: The Touchstone (or, “Ain’t Nothin’ like the real thing, baby” Text: Mark 7:31-37 Introduction 1. A touchstone is a hard, black stone,… • It is used to test the quality of gold or silver… • When gold or silver is rubbed on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Kindle Afresh The Spirit

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 14, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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In preparation for a revival, to remind the congregation of their Spiritual gifts and the importance of kindle these gifts.

2 Timothy 1:6 PROPOSITION: The gift of the Christian must be kindled afresh. OBJECTIVE: To kindle afresh the gift. The Great Apostle is writing another letter to one of his favorite students, Timothy. Timothy is the pastor of the Christian church in Ephasus. It is true that the directives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ethiopian Official Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 4,524 views

Preparation (26-29), Witness (30-35), and Commitment (36-39) -God led Philip to someone ready to hear the Good News.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> Philip and the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When we’re living according to the will of God, anything can happen! In Acts chapter 8, Philip, a deacon of the church, is whisked away by God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Congregational

Sardis - The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

based on 43 ratings

| 5,926 views

Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So Who's Your Favorite Superhero? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 26, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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Learn to give thanks for a superhero too wonderful for words

Those of you here earlier will know the answer to this but try to guess who I’m talking about. From an idyllic place this father sends his son to a world in which he would be alone, seen as strange and in which no one would understand him. The son, on earth lives with his adoptive parents till ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'll Believe It When I See It

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A look at Thomas’s doubts and the reason for them with a warning about unbelief in our own lives.

We have all at some time probably cynically said about something “I’ll believe it when I see it”, with the implication that we will not believe it until it is seen. I remember thinking this about the formation of the first non-communist government in Poland. I also said it about predictions that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living In Victory Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 9, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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What does it mean to live in Victory every day of your life? How can I live in victory?

Living In Victory (Joshua 6:15-20) Intro: A. It was a victory that some people today deny could happen. They cannot understand how the Biblical account of the destruction of such a strong city could even be true. B. Seven times on the seventh day the children of Israel marched around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crowds Around The Cross

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-54

Denomination: Methodist

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,532 views

Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs

How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

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