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Starting The New Year Right

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002

based on 317 ratings

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In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Biography Of A Fool

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

based on 42 ratings

| 6,974 views

When your bio is summed up in one sentence what will it be? Sauls was, "I have played the fool".

BIOGRAPHY OF A FOOL 1 Samuel 26:21 Rev. R. B. Hughes 01/04/01 1Sam. 26:21 “…. behold, I have played the fool ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers - God's Precious Gift

Contributed by James Westervelt on May 6, 2003

based on 206 ratings

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She is gracious to her household, she is gracious to her family, she is gracious to the needy, she is a woman of GRACE! A precious gift from God!

MOTHERS...GOD’S PRECIOUS GIFT Mothers are a precious gift from God. The book of Wisdom (Proverbs) says there is a woman whose “children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all.” (Prov. 31:29) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-30, Proverbs 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will Your Memorial Be?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 27, 2003

based on 294 ratings

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What others will remember us for - according to Jesus.

What will your memorial be? If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you? None of us will probably have our names in the history books of the future. What is more likely to happen is that we will be remembered by those whose lives we’ve touched. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Father Knows Best

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 10,831 views

God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ministry Of Mothering

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Apr 13, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 6,482 views

Mary, the mother of Jesus, saw mothering as a spiritual role, not just a physical one. Here she provides ’Power Tools’ for effective mothering.

“THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERING” John 2:1-11 INTRO: 1.ILL. G. Campbell Morgan was a very famous preacher of the gospel who had also raised four sons that also became preachers. The youngest son Howard, an excellent preacher in his own right were filling his fathers pulpit while his father ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because He Lives

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 11,602 views

This sermon is a New Year’s call to remember some important foundational truths for the Christian life.

“BECAUSE HE LIVES” Romans 8:28-39 INTRO – “In the cellar of your heart lurk the ghosts of yesterday’s sins. Sins you’ve confessed; errors of which you’ve repented; damage you’ve done your best to repair…Do yourself a favor. Purge the cellar. Exorcise your basement. Take the Romans nails of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Keeping America Great"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 30, 2004

based on 307 ratings

| 62,015 views

A Fourth of July Message. Our forefathers claimed this nation for God. We need to re-claim it! Paul tells us how in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

“Keeping America Great” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NOTE: Several sermons on SermonCentral were helpful in the writing of this message. Thanks!) INTRODUCTION: Today is the 4th of July … Independence Day! Isn’t America a great place to live … AMEN? While it’s not a perfect place (like Heaven will be!), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 9,877 views

This is a message from Father’s Day 2004 that uses a video clip (PowerPoint available upon request).

Who’s Your Daddy? Preached 06-24-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB (begin with a David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004

based on 204 ratings

| 35,259 views

This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Holiness

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 31, 2002

based on 169 ratings

| 35,750 views

This outline sets forth the characteristics of the beauty of holiness and that the object of that beauty is the worship of God.

THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles 16:29. As we begin a new year, one excellent resolution that every child of God needs to make is to make this year a year when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29, Philippians 2:5-8, Psalm 96:9, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Are You My Daddy? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 7,580 views

An in-depth look at knowing God as your Father.

“Who’s Your Daddy?” Series Are You My Daddy? Knowing God As Your Father 8/14/02 In the Old Testament, God was never referred to as Father. People were servants of God. In the New Testament, when Jesus referred to God as Father, they wanted to stone him for blasphemy. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Bread In The Kingdom Of God..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, shut off the alarm, it was gone. Let’s examine the simularity together from today’s text!

DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH -Preached in The AM Worship- Dr. E. Winson Butler senior pastor INTRODUCTION Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, call back the dog, shut off the alarm - it was gone! Funny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Is An Awesome God!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 20,003 views

This sermon parallels an in depth focus between the Goodness of GOD and the Greatness of GOD by praising Him for His Goodness, worshipping Him for His Greatness, and celebrating Him for His Awesomeness!!!

“GOD Is An Awesome GOD!!!” Psalms 113:3 “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” Goodness Greatness GOD woke us up this morning! GOD made the morning for us to behold! We are able to see the sunlight! GOD made the sun to shine! We feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Four Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

based on 38 ratings

| 41,373 views

Based on the excellent book by the same name by Stu Weber, this sermon challenges men to take up the roles of king, warrior, mentor, and friend and lead their families and churches in the power of Christ.

The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart Pastor Jeff Williams 6-20-04 In 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley walked out of prison for the last time. They both were condemned to be burned at the stake for refusing to recant their personal faith in Jesus Christ. As they approached the stake, Latimer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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