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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Can You Forgive Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    A 3 week journey to learn to forgive

    First Baptist Church Matthew 6:14 June 11, 2006 Can You Forgive? I would like to tell you a true story. It occurred during the holocaust and I will do my best to leave out as much of the gruesome details as I can. The story I have comes from the book called “The Sunflower.” Listen to this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Lacked Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,465 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

    Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Who Won't & 1 Who Will Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    “God has no grandchildren, only children” - “To be 99% sure is 100% unacceptable” - “The only thing longer than life is eternity” - Whatever keeps you from getting saved...CUT IT OFF! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation

    3 Who Won’t & 1 Who Will Matthew 18:8-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Wont1Will.html Three out of four people here won’t be in heaven. And when I say ‘here’ I mean in our text, not here in this room. But wait a minute, the people in our text represent all people everywhere, so I suppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Downward Leads To Upward Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    If you want God to exalt you, you must humble yourself.

    Downward Leads to Upward (Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Most of us have heard of Reverse Psychology…. Tom LaForce describes it: “When using reverse psychology, you ask for or do the opposite of what you want and through the magic of human nature, you end up with what you really wanted.” 2. There is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,836 views

    This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

    FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who Is This Guy Named Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    Who is this guy named Jesus any way? As we journey back over the ages in this series of messages we will explore some of the questions that Jesus asked, as well as some of the questions that people asked of Him. As our journey progresses we will discover that the Bible is not really out of touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,679 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Davis avatar

    Fathers Of The Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    INTRO: HOW CAN YOU BE A GODLY FATHER? ANY ONE CAN FATHER A CHILD!!

    FATHERS OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER HUMOR:MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Do You Connect With Your World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

    In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Heart Of A Father

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

    The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Powers That Be

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    What is the Christian’s relationship to government, and why does God make a big deal out of their authority in this passage?

    The Powers that Be Romans 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120905pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In chapter 13, we look at our relationship with government and all ordained authority over us. ’the powers that be’ in v. 1 is a direct reference to all authority God has allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Easter Continuum

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012
     | 4,607 views

    We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

    The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,950 views

    Are we allowing God to work through us and making sure that what we do is the best we have to offer and that God is getting the glory?

    To God be the Glory 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction- Last several weeks we have looked at parables and passages of Scripture that has had us looking at our lives. We talked about emotional needs, attitudes, and last week we looked at change. No one likes changes because it involves change ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene