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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    The Life Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,014 views

    The Son of Man Did Not Come To Be Served, But To Serve.

    “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” In the third season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What To Do While In The Waiting Room Of Life

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,142 views

    How many like to wait. I mean it is hard to wait in a long line in Wall- Mart. You understand don’t you, you only have a few items and there are two or three people ahead of you who looks like they just bought enough for a year and all the other lines a

    TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 Wait - To stay in place in expectation of. To remain stationary in readiness or expectation.- How many like to wait. I mean it is hard to wait in a long line in Wall- Mart. You understand don’t you, you only have a few items and there are two or three people ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thankful For What? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,155 views

    When is the last time we have been caught up with just loving Him because of who He is instead of what He has done for us?

    “Thankful for What?” Psalms 103:1-5 NLT Saw the church sign over by the house that said it well; “Nothing to be Thankful for? Check your pulse.” To Think About: I Refuse to be Discouraged. I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,475 views

    Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

    This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,101 views

    This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,038 views

    We go to church to encourage one another

    Why Go to Church? Hebrews 10 Join with me in turning to Hebrews 10. That song “Onward Christian Soldiers” has been one of the favorite hymns of American Christians for many years. In our day today we often sing songs focused on loving God - and sadly sometimes we neglect songs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Made It

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 69,494 views

    It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

    The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strong And Corageous

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,035 views

    We can learn a lot about God from Joshua. Joshua was the new generation called of God to lead and not be future church but the church of right now.

    Strong and Courageous Joshua chapter 1:1-1:9 Introduction- Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral. This morning we begin Advent We have devotionals for you to help prepare you for Christmas season. Next week we will begin Advent readings and the singing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rising To The Occassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Jesus has given and preserved for us His Word and sacrificed Himself upon the cross for a reason and purpose that is far broader and greater than the simple salvation of our eternal souls. The salvation of our eternal souls and re-birth of our spirits i

    RISING TO THE OCCASION Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 8, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As His children the Lord God Almighty has presented us, by grace through faith in salvation through Jesus Christ, with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have I Seen You Before?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
     | 2,968 views

    Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

    Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Meeting With The King Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 17, 2011
     | 5,329 views

    Abraham meets Melchizedek who blesses him. The Lord knows our struggles and wants to encourage us with his word. How will we respond?

    On Friday night Joe Nathan, the relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, sprinkled on the pitcher’s mound dirt that he had saved from the old Metrodome pitching mound he had so much success in. It was his first time to pitch in the new Target Field and he wanted to ensure his success. And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Disillusionment: With God And Everyone Else!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 26, 2015
     | 4,889 views

    People often set their selves up for failure and disillusionment. We might even pray to die! But God and Jesus went through the same. We must focus on Him and the faithful few who have a heart for God.

    Disillusionment: With God and Everyone Else! By Capt. Kelly Durant 9-27-15 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Joy Of Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010
     | 6,258 views

    Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

    THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Feel Like Quitting?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 43 ratings
     | 26,959 views

    Ever felt like quitting? Ready to throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord, to serve Him but everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’re discouraged and want to run away. You're not alone

    Feel like Quitting? Jeremiah 20:7-18 Introduction: Have you ever felt like quitting? Ready to just throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord and to serve Him but it seems like everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’ve become discouraged and wish you could just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Where Could I Go, But To The Lord!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,696 views

    When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place, realize that Jesus is the rock that’s stronger than any hard place. Jesus is the Rock that will roll your blues away! Amen!

    Where could I GO, but to The LORD!! Even though most of the time in our lives things run smoothly and they go great for us, there are occasionally going to be obstacles that try to bring us down, You see, they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, the devil doesn’t care what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational