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    A Declaration Of Freedom Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 1, 2024
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    As we think about the 4th of July and what it means for the United States, let's also think about the true meaning of freedom we experience through Christ. We'll draw parallels between the Declaration of Independence and our spiritual liberation, focusing on the quest for freedom from sin, the price Jesus paid for our freedom, and our responsibility to live righteously.

    Hey guys, Happy 4th of July weekend! You know, as we get ready to enjoy some BBQ, fireworks, and maybe even a day off from summer jobs or chores, let's take a moment to think about what this holiday is really about. It's not just about hot dogs and sparklers, right? It's about freedom. But today, I ...read more

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    The Law Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020
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    Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

    OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing You Can Do To Make God Love You More Or Less

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 25, 2024
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    Recently I have been hearing quite a few pastors using a quote from Henri Nouwen a Dutch Catholic priest that states, “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more and nothing we can do to make God love us less.” Is that true? Let's see what God's Word has to say about it.

    Do you have a Bible? I was once told that in a simple Bible with no maps, no apocrypha and no commentary you would find the Psalms in the center of the Bible. So, I thought maybe it would be Psalm 119 since it has 174 verses and is the longest chapter in the Bible. However, in my Bible it turns out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do You Know What Kind Of Power You're Sitting On? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2020
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    Paul said he prayed for the Ephesians that they would "know... what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us." Why would Paul bother to pray that they'd KNOW such a thing, and why would it matter if we knew this power?

    OPEN: The first church I served was in a quaint resort town called Hamilton, IN. It was a nice little town. A peaceful and quiet community. Well, except for that one time when the State police sent several officers as well as (pause) a bomb squad to the home of one of the residents there. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Montezuma's Revenge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2014
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    God tells us to rejoice when the world persecutes us and makes people give us a hard time about our faith. Why on earth would I want to rejoice? What possible advantage could my being persecuted do for God?

    OPEN: Next week Ryan and Trisha Seybold will be here to present their new ministry at Show Low, Arizona where they’ll be managing the American Indian Christian Mission (AICM). It’s a ministry to the Navajo and Apache tribes in that area and they’ve done a great job there for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Psalm 2 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020
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    The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sanctifying Shield Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2013
    based on 32 ratings
     | 49,879 views

    Jesus prays that the Father will protect us. But how does the God do that? How does God guard us and shield us when we live so exposed to the temptations and lusts of this world?

    OPEN: Down in Kentucky, our nation has a very special place designed to protect our gold supply. Do you know what it’s called? (Fort Knox). That’s where our nation keeps most of our gold. But more than gold has been stored there over the years. Ft. Knox has also held the Magna Carta, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Islamic Threat To The World – Its Aim Is World Domination – How It Progresses Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024
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    The dramatic increase of Islam in the world is a concern for many. Islam has become very militant in almost every nation and the wars now fought are many because of Islamic terrorism. This article looks at how Islam progresses in the world’s nations.

    THE GREAT ISLAMIC THREAT TO THE WORLD – ITS AIM IS WORLD DOMINATION – HOW IT PROGRESSES [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Matthew 13:24-25 He presented another parable to them saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared with a man who sowed good seed in his field but WHILE MEN WERE SLEEPING, his enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,019 views

    It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 25, 2017
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    To establish that Christians are charged to “stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.” The unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace should be the mission of every church of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Suitable Character in Gospel Affairs 2. Standing Fast in One Spirit 3. Striving Together with One Mind Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The faith of the gospel.” Our text reads: “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Outlive Your Life (Part One)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2011
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    What we do for God and others outlives us.

    Title: How to Outlive Your Life (Part One of Two) Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Thesis: What we do for God and others outlives us. Introduction Have you ever wondered whatever happened to someone? If you happened to have grown up in a small community and stayed there all your life and attended ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    A Lord’s Supper reflecting on the life of Jesus

    REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST Luke 24:13-35 INTRO: At sunrise on Sunday, December 7, 1941, 350 Japanese war planes rained death and destruction on Pearl Harbor. 8 battleships and 10 smaller ships were sunk or put out of commission. 200 planes were destroyed and 3,581 men killed or wounded. The USS Arizona ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold Your Son Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,514 views

    This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

    Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Home, Sweet, Home

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,409 views

    When we welcome Jesus into our lives we find ourselves at home as children in his household. This is the fuller fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy.

    If someone were to ask you where HOME is, what would you tell them? If you are not living there now, do you ever go back? Why or why not? [Carry on group discussion.] When I was 19 my parents moved to Tempe from San Jose -- where I had spent all but perhaps three months of my life. In my mind, to ...read more

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    Our Dangerous God

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

    Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational