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Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

7 Things Jesus Left Behind [ascension] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

based on 349 ratings

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40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. We should never forget 7 things Jesus remembered to leave behind. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

What Jesus Left Behind Acts 1:6-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7ThingsLeftBehind.html Goodbyes aren’t easy, especially if the one leaving will be gone long. Ill—Babe Ruth said goodbye at Yankee Stadium, eaten up w/ cancer, and w/ tears he said goodbye. Ill—Watergate hearings, Nixon said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prosper In All Things, It's God's Desire! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 30, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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What is true Biblical prosperity and what are the important steps to achieving all that God has for His people for the New Year. These are the questions that this series will answer in order to take God?s people to a new level.

15 "Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death. 16 I have commanded you today to love the LORD your God and to keep his commands, laws, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and become a great nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Things I Love About You Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Jan 6, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 8,253 views

What does the Believer do when he finds himself in a thirsty place?

I have been praying to God for a response to the terrible tragedy that has been in the news for the past couple of weeks. The Tsunami in the Asia and Africa has dominated the world consciousness since it struck without warning, the day after Christmas. Colin Powell called the tragedy a ‘horror’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: *other

"Greater Things" Series: By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Remember, in the eyes of average people, average is always considered outstanding. Jesus however said, Greater things we will do & that’s a vast difference from "average things.." Let’s examine His words together!

Introduction "Greater Things." Sound a little suspicious? Just turn on the TV and it gives us enough to be suspicious about. Just today I listened to an Evangelist say, "Just name it and claim it.." I’m leary of that kind of preaching! However, it can’t be ignored that Jesus Himself said as He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Two Things..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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"Stop every day and look at the size of God". Good advice for us all. There’s something else to think about as well. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Want answers just ask a teen, they know everything. Well almost everything. Everyone has their limitations. Even God? Well, Yes and No. I don’t want anyone to get the impression that I believe that our God is incapable of anything, He is the God of the IMPOSSIBLE. However, I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Nathanael – Great Things Are Found In The Strangest Places Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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Nathanael, who is also known as Bartholomew, is confronted by a Saviour who seems to know so much – yet Nathanael is still allowed to be a disciple. We can also be disciples, despite the fact that we are known so well by Jesus.

Message John 1:43-51 “Nathanael – great things are found in the strangest places” Great things can often be found in the strangest places. Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 5,636 views

Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

12 Things In Hell We Need In The Church

Contributed by James Arnold on Apr 17, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 4,668 views

A more detailed twist to what seems to be a popular sermon.

1. Room To Grow Isaiah 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. 2. Death Vs 22 Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001

based on 126 ratings

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The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 16 ratings

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True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Sure Things In A World Filled With Maybes

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 16, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 8,289 views

In a world filled with uncertainties, there are three things we can be sure of - A salvation Sermon

Three Sure Things in A World Filled with Maybes Hebrews 9:27-28 Illustration: A bank in Binghamton, New York, had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Satan Sees That We Ought To Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 18, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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This sermon identifies three things believers ought to see that Satan does.

I am amazed at what someone can overlook that is literally right before their eyes. Have you ever watched the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and seen shows about snakes or insects? Every time they do one of those there will be a scene that appears to be a tree branch and green leaves or a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

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