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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020
     | 5,189 views

    Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

    Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Musts Of Christianity

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,419 views

    There are a few musts in the texts today and some musts the children of God should do.

    Matthew 16:21-28 “The Musts of Christianity” 1. There are many things we must do John Wesley Sarah Crosby “Preach if you must” • We must pay our bills We must go to school you must go to work • We must go Doctor appointments We must clean house, laundry, • In order to obtain a degree, a status, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Ready For The Big Game Of Life? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 8, 2026
     | 278 views

    The Super Bowl is the most watched sports event in the world, but it is not the most important game of life. Question: Are you ready to play for the coach of coaches in the big game of eternal life? The game that if you win you will live in Paradise forever- the one with eternal rewards.

    Video Illustration: Game day! Question: Are you ready for the Big Game? Today is the day of the Big Game for Sports – Kickoff is at 5pm – It is called the Super Bowl if you have not heard of it - one of the most watched programs in the world. Super bowl: 60 = Roman numeral = LX! ? New England ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victorious Prayer

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,265 views

    Adrian Rogers: "I have sensed that Twentieth Century Christianity is missing primarily in fervency when it comes to prayer. There’s something about it. And, God can tell when we mean business."

    Would you turn to James chapter 4? James chapter 4. We’re continuing our message—or our series of messages—in the book of James. James chapter 4, beginning in verse 1. I’ll wait for, just a moment, until you find it. All right, “From whence come wars and fightings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,106 views

    Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

    “Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not Always Easy!

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,262 views

    A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

    It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Trials

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,916 views

    God wants you to experience joy even in the midst of your trials.

    James 1:1-4 Trials Woodlawn Baptist Church July 31, 2005 Introduction In James 1:1-4, James wrote, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Miller avatar

    Scooby -Doo Series

    Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

    Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed Christians

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    Commitment has become a thing of the past and chrches and Christians are falling by the wayside, this sermon speaks of how the New Testament church was a committed chuch and how we can be that way too.

    COMMITTED CHRISTIANS (ALL my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and I use the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted) This morning I would like to share with you from God’s inerrant and infallible Word on the subject of Commitment. Commitment is quickly becoming a thing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,096 views

    Looking at some of the Myths about homosexuality

    “the Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2” Gladstone Baptist Church – 10/9/06 pm Tonight I want to continue the series I started last week when we began to talk about Homosexuality. If you weren’t here last week, we were confronted with the fact that as Christians, we are often guilty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Joy In Humility Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

    Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Does Tradition Hinder Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,530 views

    This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

    It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Made For A Mission Stay On Course Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    This is part 1 in my series Made For A Mission. I look in this message on the need to stay on course to avoid moral failure.

    Made For A Mission—Stay On Course 2/3/2007 2 Samuel 7:8-7:22 2 Timothy 2:1-15 Today the New York Giants and The New England Patriots are on a mission to win the NFL’s greatest prize which is the Superbowl. This is the game all the NFL teams try so hard to reach. In the last game of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,334 views

    60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

    Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
     | 5,100 views

    Contending for the faith.

    Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist