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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Accept The Blessing!

    Contributed by Chris Norton on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
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    Before we can recieve a blessing from God we must first accept the blessings He has given.

    Accept The Blessings of God Genesis 12:2 1. Praise the Lord this morning! Christians ought to praise God. I hear all the time people want to receive blessings from God. I am here to tell you this morning that God wants to bless you. God even has a special blessing for you! The problem is people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That I Might Know Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Understand and embrace the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, recognizing that all worldly gains are insignificant in comparison and that our ultimate goal should be to know and serve God.

    Good morning, family! We've got some deeply enriching spiritual food to dig into today. We're going to take a deep dive into Philippians 3:7-11. Now these verses remind us of a truth that Watchman Nee once expressed so well, "May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not ...read more

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    But God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, emphasizing that our value comes from His love, not our accomplishments or possessions.

    Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, to gather in this sacred space of fellowship and faith, to share in the warmth of God's love and the richness of His Word. There's a comforting familiarity in this act of coming together, isn't there? In setting aside our worldly ...read more

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    The Love God Hates Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019
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     | 10,176 views

    Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

    A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019
     | 8,347 views

    “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Patience Is A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit, But There Is A Place For Action

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 6, 2014
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    God ran out of patience with sinful humanity, and sent the Flood. He ran out of patience with Sodom and Gomorrah and sent fire and brimstone. Jews waited patiently for the Messiah, as we wait for His return, but do we have to be patient about everything?

    Isaiah 35: 1-10 Matthew 11: 2-11 James 5: 7-10 Sermon: Patience: a virtue, and fruit of the Holy Spirit In one of the episodes of 'The Simpsons', Homer goes into a Hamburger place. The sign outside says 'Fast Food', but on the counter a sign says: 'Orders served in 2 minutes'. He shouts: '2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Conscious PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,326 views

    Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more

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    Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024
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    Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

    Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Final Warning Written In Red

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,092 views

    What is Christ’s final warning to the Earth? Those final words in Revelation 22 are written in red as a warning to those who obey Christ’s word. His final message is simple, “Ready or Not…Here I Come!”

    The Final Warning Written in RED Scripture Reference: Revelation 22:12-21 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 7, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoint is available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Me From Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2019
     | 6,378 views

    The psalm is especially appropriate to those who are in danger of being led astray by the acts of the wicked, or who are being tempted to associate with the irresponsible, the sensual, and the worldly.

    June 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 28 (KJV) Title: Keep Me From Temptation A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 (KJV) 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,028 views

    To explore the transformative power of Jesus' love and salvation and how it applies to our own journey with Christ.

    Good morning, Church! Aren't we all so grateful to be here in the presence of the Lord today? Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful story of transformation found in the gospel of Luke. It's a story that captures the essence of our search for fulfillment, our encounter with Jesus, and the ...read more

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    Get Rich In God: Jesus Is Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 446 views

    This sermon explores the immeasurable value of knowing Christ, encouraging believers to surrender all for the sake of gaining a deeper relationship with Him.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the House of the Lord, unified by our common faith, bound by the love of Christ, and driven by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek God's face, to hear His ...read more

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    Come, Sit At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,981 views

    Pentecost 9(C) - Come, sit at Jesus’ feet leaving behind all worldly distractions and looking forward to divine attraction.

    COME, SIT AT JESUS’ FEET August 6, 2006 - PENTECOST 9 - Luke 10:38-42 * * * * * * * * * In our Savior’s Name, Greetings, Blessings: Sit back and take a deep breath. Take this precious time to relax this morning. I wanted to come a little earlier to church this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist