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  • James Jackson avatar

    Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,002 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost: A Study In Nothingness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,953 views

    Much of my early life was lived by such reverberations. I don't want to bash it. It had it's appeals. No burdens, no responsibilities. Just drift about. Ironically enough I live in a similar way today at times. I'm in the arms of God. I have no idea what will happen today.

    "When Monday comes I want nothing Come Tuesday morning I want the same The days and nights fly by Looking to embrace the nothing of the everyday...." -Yo La Tengo, "Everyday" from the album: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Much of my early life was lived by such ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Nothing Is Impossible Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,349 views

    The word “impossible” means nothing to God! The birth of a baby born to a virgin was a miracle! The Lord can also miraculously bring light to a dark situation. “Never doubt in the dark, what God spoke while you were in the light.”

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Nothing Is Impossible,” as we briefly touch on the account of how baby Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary. I would like to begin with some inspirational quotes and illustrations; and I’ll start by sharing one entitled “Impossible Takes Longer.” Charles F. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Gods Fall

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    This sermon looks at when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant due to the spiritual decline of Israel and what lessons we can learn of how God humbles the false gods of this world.

    When gods Fall 1 Samuel 5:1-5 {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!WJ8jyCCD!MQ1ezq95mWV4EG9ta63rxpa3hoo2g5tjCbzDkRJG0wM} How many of you remember Steve Urkel’s signature phrase from the TV series, Family Matters? “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Well, I think that’s the signature phrase of the false gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Religious Play-Acting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 95 views

    Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

    Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Divine Dilemma Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Fourth in the Romans series dealing with justification of sinners.

    Alliance Church June 3, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Divine Dilemma and the Gift of Righteousness” Romans 3:21-31 I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 The gospel first exposes the unrighteousness of man. The gospel then reveals the righteousness of God and how to receive it as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fighting The Failure To Fast

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    God's Good Gift Of Sex (The Seventh Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    Our sexuality is a good gift from God, to be treasured, protected and enjoyed in the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.

    Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". In fact, for most people, the only thing they think they know about God and sex is that God is against it. Often Christians are thought to be hung up about sex, accused of viewing the human body as dirty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jiminy Cricket Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,667 views

    We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos.

    Jiminy Cricket part 2 Thesis: We need to know the difference between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, our own voice, and others voices. It is a matter of life and death. One voice brings life, resurrection, peace and the others bring death, destruction, and chaos. Introduction: LaHaye tells us this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing A Mate

    Contributed by Steve Greene on May 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,681 views

    This message offers practical, biblical guidelines that apply to people of all ages who are in the dating process.

    Choosing a Mate The Five Most Important Decisions of Life: 1) Your relationship with God. 2) Vocational choice. 3) Where you go to school. 4) Where you will live. 5) Who you will marry. Decision #1 is the most important decision by far. The other four decisions may vary in their order depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Ten Commandment Introduction Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,481 views

    Intro to the ten commandments in Exodus 19.

    Exodus 19 When I was in Bible College at London Baptist I used to be asked to preach at different kinds of youth events and one time I remember arriving at a church for some kind of an evening service and I asked the guy in charge, “How long should I speak?” And he said, “You can preach all night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
     | 4,431 views

    There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, God brings me to the place where he s

    Jesus Changes His Accent – Part 1 Four Calls Of Christ – Part 1 Matthew 11:16-30 There are a lot of areas of Bible knowledge where I am very settled in my views – perhaps too much so. It’s so easy to get comfortable with what I think I know about something or someone in the Bible. Once in a while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anchors For The Storm

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,661 views

    Storms… they are part of life. And here in our text, Paul faces some storms. And through this time in Paul’s life we can find the anchors which held him firm during those storms.

    You know, the Bible is packed full of some really great stories. Stories that tell us history like the creation story. Stories of love like the one we find in the book of Ruth. Stories of war are scattered all over the Old Testament. Stories with drama like the lives of Joseph and David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Nazareno

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,210 views

    Lifestyle of a True Christians: (1)Living Sacrifice (2)Distinguishable (3)Love God Above All

    Nazareno The Lifestyle Of A True Christians Numbers 6:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 6:1-8, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (2)Sabihin mo sa bayang Israel: Kung ang sinuman, babae o lalaki, ay gagawa ng panata at itatalaga niya ang sarili kay Yahweh bilang Nazareo (3)huwag siyang titikim ng alak o ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible