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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Ultimate Insult Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,261 views

    People refuse to accept God’s authority. We don’t want to be tenants in God’s Vineyard. We want to be the owners.

    "Stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!" You’ve no doubt heard that little rhyme, and you’ve probably even used it at times. When I was growing up it was the standard playground retort to an insult. But of course we all know that those words were simply a bluff. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    R.e.a.l. Important Things

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    The important stuff are Relationships, understanding that Jesus is for Everyone, accepting that with Jesus we are able to stand through anything and that this relationship with Christi is truly Livable.

    Let me share a little story with you… It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church to call the police. But as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is Responsible For This

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,666 views

    From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

    I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    I want you to know tonight that you can enjoy the benefits of forgiveness. You are free to forgive. You are free to accept forgiveness.

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO FORGIVE COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION [summarize] BALTIMORE, MD - If one is angry about being diagnosed with the HIV virus, can that hamper his or her immune system? If bitter about how one was infected, is that person at higher risk of infecting others in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting On Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    It is both difficult and easy in accepting Christ. Once done we begin to grow and finally after much study begin - "Putting on Christ "

    Putting on Christ While our natural hearts desire is to have our own way - being centered on money, ambition and pleasure our hearts as Christians hope to acquire - Integrity, Honesty, Chastity and and the good Christian Principals that Christ so inspired us to possess. Through Christ’s own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Chapter 6

    Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    Did Jesus get his point across? Now do you see and understand? This is not a hard teaching. Can you accept it?

    Sermon for John 6:56-69 August 27th 2006 Once there was this city slicker from Chicago who spent his vacation on a Dude Ranch in Wyoming. He want to appear as if he belonged in the wild west so he bought all the right clothes to make sure he would fit in. A day after he arrived, he was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prince Caspian: Our Special Connection To Nature Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Lewis shows us a profound view of the divinely ordained human stewardship of nature. Are we courageous and responsible enough to accept our role?

    Prince Caspian: Our special connection to nature Genesis 2:15-20 In the last decade over 1000 species of animal were discovered in the Mekong jungles and wetlands of Asia. That averages to a species a week. Among them were never before named types ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The God Who Keeps His Promises Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,202 views

    Series introduction, this sermon explains why God had to promise us a savior in the first place, and how we can accept him.

    TITLE: The God Who Keeps His Promises SERIES: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 1, An Introduction to the Series) TEXT: 2 Cor 1:20 DATE PREACHED: January 25, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Let Jesus Find You

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    Jesus not only eats with sinners, He runs down the road and drags them in for the meal; they need only accept that they have been found.

    Let Jesus Find You A Sermon on Luke 15 You may have heard of Thomas Kinkade. He is often called the “Painter of Light.” You’ll recognize his paintings by their quaint cottages, horse drawn carriages, or cobblestone bridges, but above all, their fantastic use of color and light. And if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Not Everyone!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,889 views

    This sermon is a simple, evangelistic appeal based on the Lord’s division between those who are accepted and those who are rejected on judgment day.

    21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Elements Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,551 views

    Great faith is shown by: Acknowledging Him as Lord; Humble acceptance of our need of His mercy; Trusting in His power to help.

    Elements of Great Faith 08/09/09 AM Text: Luke 8:6-8 Introduction Faith is something pivotal to we who call ourselves Christian. The very fact that we identify ourselves as followers of Jesus implies faith. By trusting in the person of Jesus (that He lived), the truth of His teaching (that He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inertia

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,238 views

    Satan tells us this is just the way it is, we have to accept what he has for us. But Jesus has another option.

    Passage: Matthew 8:28-34 Intro: Inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to stay at rest, unless acted upon by a force. 1. some objects are easy, like this one: PP Forrest Gump’s feather 2. others are a little tougher (Dave comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steven Morris avatar

    It's Not About Me...it's All About Him

    Contributed by Steven Morris on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,548 views

    God is the One who has the right to decide what we do when we choose to accept Him as our personal Savior.

    "It’s not about me…It’s all about Him!" Revelation 4:11 & Revelation 3:20- "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were" "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Steps To Forgiveness And Healing Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 38,017 views

    We are looking at this from three angles today, the first angle is Freedom for your soul, freedom for the offender and accepting God’s forgiveness.

    Healthy Hearts Happy Homes Steps to Forgiveness and Healing Sunday February 6, 2004 Intro: This series we are calling Healthy Hearts Happy Homes is focusing on the issues that are common to all people but few have real freedom in. They are issues that plague Christians and non-Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal