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  • John Gerald avatar

    A Christian Gambler?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Statistics and Warnings Against Gambling

    A CHRISTIAN GAMBLER? Rev. John W. Gerald I. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR HEIRS Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Narnia: The Witch's Spell Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    The White Witch’s spell curses creation, lures lust, hardens hearts, and fosters false-truths.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our sermon series, “Lessons from Narnia.” The land of Narnia is a magical land created by C. S. Lewis in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The first book, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will soon be a major motion picture. The book and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light In The Darkness: Jesus Power To Give.

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 3, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,913 views

    Based on Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matt. 4:12-23 this discussess the use of power by Jesus with illustrations from the movies of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pay it Forward.

    “There is no good or evil, just power and those too weak to use it.” If you have seen the movie or read the book of HP and the philosopher’s stone, then you will have heard that phrase. In a last ditch attempt to win Harry’s cooperation, the evil wizard Voldemort asserts “There is no good or evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strike Up A Passion

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 36,593 views

    To be consumed with God and God things through daily servanthood.

    Strike Up a Passion Part One: Faithful to his Call: The Submission God is looking for a people full of passion. Christ followers are passionate people. Christ followers are people who burn with a passion to serve God and others. Too often we take the life changing grace that has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Empowered Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    We are in the easter season and this is an awesome time for us to share our story of how God brought us out of a sin filled life and into a life filled with hope for life now and hope for what is to come.

    Spring Life Part 1- This series theme is being preached all over the country by Wesleyan pastor’s for the 2008 Easter season. The outline of each message is inspired from the denomination but the content is original to Pastor Ryan Akers. Be Empowered Pastor Ryan Akers Easter Season! What an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,714 views

    God communicates through visions and dreams.

    THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 23, 2007 Proper 20C The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Daniel 2:1-16 Trusting God Jackie Pullinger was five years old when a missionary spoke to her Sunday School class. The missionary pointed at Jackie and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Daddy I Want To Be Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    The description of the daddy I want to be is found in God’s Word.

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is well known that crabs and small shellfish of the same class walk in the “sideways” fashion. Once upon a time, the other fishes resolved to teach these mistaken fellow inhabitants of the deep the proper mode of locomotion, namely, to go forward. Accordingly they started a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When A Crook Met Christ

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    This sermon deals with how a person can come to know Christ even in the midst of their lifestyle.

    Luke 19:1-10 “When A Crook Met Christ” credit given to another source of sermoncentral for the introduction of this sermon For those of us who own and operate an automobile, we understand that our manuals as well as the car manufactures have instructed us that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life As It’s Meant To Be

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

    “A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Right Thinking Brings Right Action

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    Ephesians 5

    Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,310 views

    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    Jesus meets a man who has his hopes of healing focused on a pool that is stirred by an angel. Thirty-eight long years of paralysis will finally end, but not as he expected. Who is this strange healer?

    Do you want to get well? John 5:1-18 John 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Supper For Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,562 views

    To show the Lord's love for sinners.

    A Supper for Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17. Introduction: Have you ever been to some social function, perhaps a wedding reception or anniversary meal or something of that nature where all the guests don’t quite click? Many years ago I was officiating alongside another Pastor at a wedding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,494 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 1 - The Challenge From the very beginning we want to make it very clear that we are here on purpose. We believe that we have a very clear mandate from God. That mandate can be simply wrapped up in three words . . . Encounter, Equip, Engage. We are passionate and committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal