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  • John Hamby avatar

    “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,990 views

    Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

    Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Sin Entered In-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2011
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    6 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. But what is significant its entrance? 23 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

    WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-VI—Genesis 3:1-24 Need: Why are things the way they are? Why does it seem that my life is an uphill battle? Why is my marriage so strained? Why is my spouse so difficult to live with? Why do we argue all the time? Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opening Greeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
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    Jude's letter followed teh letter-writing convention of the New Testament. This sermon examines the opening greeting by looking at Jude's background, audience, and prayer.

    Scripture Last week I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is the second-last book in the Bible, just before the book of Revelation. It is the fourth-shortest book in the New Testament, after 2 John, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Devil Wears Prada Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2012
    based on 177 ratings
     | 40,465 views

    A commercial we watched for Prada didn’t try to sell clothes or accessories. It’s intent was to sell an "image". Satan’s the same - his goal is to sell us an "image". But what does he try to sell us on, and how can we avoid being snared by his sales pitch

    OPEN: The minister’s group I’m part of came up with this title: The Devil Wears Prada. It was based on a movie by that same name (and I found out later there was a Rock group that same name). But in researching this sermon I found that Prada is a high class Italian fashion Company known for it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 3, 2009
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    This sermon focuses on how we live our lives for Christ.

    Sacrifices Part 3: Multiple Choice or True/False Christian Living Scripture: Exodus 20:7-17; Matthew 5:13-7:27 Introduction Last week I shared with you from Psalm 109 where David cried out to God for revenge. At the close of that message, I asked you a question. The question I asked was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

    We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live For God In A Pagan Culture / Earning Street Cred Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2009
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     | 7,356 views

    Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn "Christian cred."

    Title: How to Live for God in a Pagan Culture / “Street Cred” Text: Daniel 1, 2 and 6 Thesis: Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn Christian cred. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction Did you know there is an Urban Dictionary of terms (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    If It's Light, Let It Lead Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2009
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     | 5,600 views

    MLK Sunday: to work in the darkness, we need light, lots of it, but it may show us things we don’t want to know. The Bible is light for life; the church makes us see its truth in ways that claim us; and Christ leads us to a healthy integrity

    If you are going to work in the darkness you need light. There is only so much you can do by feeling your way. You need light and lots of it. Last Wednesday night as my wife and I left Montgomery Hills Church, I noticed some poor soul in the driveway of the house next door. He had the hood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Obedience Through Baptism

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,663 views

    A message that precedes baptisms.

    Last week, I talked about how God put it into Phillip’s heart to leave a great harvest revival in Samaria to go to the deserts outside Jerusalem so he could talk to one person about Jesus Christ. And I told you how Phillip went. He didn’t question God, he didn’t try to put God off, and he ...read more

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    Into The Hyperlinks With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,035 views

    God’s desire for us has always been that we respond to his grace with simply trust.

    Title: Into the Hyperlinks with Jesus Text: John 3:14-21 (Numbers 21:4-9 and Psalm 107:1-6) Thesis: God’s desire for us has always been that we respond to his grace in faith. Introduction It is common knowledge that Charles Colson was known as President Richard Nixon’s “hatchet man.” Slate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

    Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Moving Out In Unity Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    The final part in a 5 part series on giving God room to work.

    WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN PART 5 Moving Out in Unity ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we wrap up this series of sermons, please turn with me to Ephesians 4 and we will be looking at many scriptures from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Get Behind Me, Satan!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    A sermon dealing with addiction to alcohol. It tells you in bottom line words what God says about it and challenges the drinker to stop the disobedience. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be at www.sermonlist.com

    Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started ...read more

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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    No Less Than Great

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    Looking at Daniel and his 3 friends, we have a blueprint for how to live in today’s soceity.

    When God gave the Ten Commandments to those people just out of bondage in Egypt, He was telling free people what they must do to remain free. He was telling them there were many forms of bondage other than slavery in Egypt, and we all know that. The Word of God tells us other truths also. One is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist