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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Those Who Morn Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

    Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Too Late To Give Up

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,232 views

    This sermon encourages the Christian to hold on and stand firm in the race.

    It’s too Late to Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Thorns in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,610 views

    Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith When The Answer Is No Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Walking with God when we do not get the answer we want.

    Faith When the Answer Is No Part 1 Introduction This message comes out of a personal experience that I have had recently. I am sharing this with you in hope that when things do not go as you hoped that your faith is not shaken. I may not be able to complete the message today, but hopefully what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

    “The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Woman’s Witness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 104 ratings
     | 56,474 views

    The text records the effects of Jesus’ witness upon a woman & then through the women upon the Samaritan village. Strangely, it also includes the effect of witnessing upon Jesus. God changes others, the world, & us as we bear witness to Jesus.

    JOHN 4: 27-38 THE WOMAN’S WITNESS With Jesus’ declaration that He is the prophesied Messiah the conversation has reached its summit. The recounting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman might have closed with Jesus’ evangelical witness and testimony as it did with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,014 views

    God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

    Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church On The Launching Pad [missions] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,134 views

    Vision casting message, also appropriate for missions and for preaching in the new year. THE CHURCH OF GOD, THE COMMANDERS OF GOD, THE CALL OF GOD, THE COMMISSION OF GOD. Powerpoint at website.

    Revive ‘05--The Church on the Launching Pad Acts 13:1-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In 1983, a movie was released called “The Right Stuff”, a documentary of the US Space Program. After years of testing and sending animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    For The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    A sermon that reminds us to keep our focus on the destination: The eternal life in worshiping the Lord in Heaven.

    We have all heard that Jesus is coming back. That should be the best news we will ever hear, but for many Christians, it is just a story. A story from a book that is more like fantasy than reality. A story they hear, but do not really believe. And because they do not believe it, they have missed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

    Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    A Christian Carol

    Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

    A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Son Of Man"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    While we celebrate Christmas, with nativity scenes and cute greeting cards, let’s remember this was a real baby; a real Man.

    “Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    About The Collection (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,838 views

    This is the second of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the period, participants, and place of giving.

    Scripture Last week I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    PENTECOST 20(C) - Lord, increase our faith by making us forgiving and teaching us humility.

    INCREASE OUR FAITH! PENTECOST 20 - LUKE 17:1-10 1Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The End Does Not Justify The Means Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 2

    THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible