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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Wicked Wicked. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014
     | 8,938 views

    We live in a very wicked world which will soon be united under the Wicked One, who will foolishly oppose God and thus meet his doom, along with all who follow him.

    Intro: 1.The word “wicked” is used 5 times in Psalm 10, it means “Morally wrong, bad, wicked, guilty, oppressor, apostate. It is an objective fact rather than a subjective phenomenon, point to the attitudes and intentions of people. Raw-shaw connotes turbulence, restlessness, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Real Meaning Of "i Can Do All Things"

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
     | 575 views

    Often misunderstood as a guarantee for success, this sermon on Philippians 4:13 reveals the verse's true power: a divine strength from Christ to find contentment in every circumstance of life.

    Introduction: A Familiar Promise This verse is arguably one of the most famous in all of Scripture. We see it on bumper stickers, t-shirts, and social media. It is quoted by athletes before a big game, by entrepreneurs before a big meeting, and by students before a final exam. On its own, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    I Would Not Do That Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    Because of his devotion to God, Nehemiah could keep himself from doing wrong. We should improve our devotion to God so we too can overcome sin in our life.

    I would not do that! Neh 5:1-19 Illustration: Mikey the guy we love to hate. He is always cheerful. He wakes up every morning deciding to be happy. When he had his accident he decided to live. We must decide to pursue holiness. Walter Scott presented us with a five finger plan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Subject: Spiritual Freedom Scripture: John 8.36 Sermon: “Freedom” Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. Summary: True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Segue: Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Leadership And Humility Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,473 views

    Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms

    Leadership and Humility Scripture: John 13:1-15 Introduction: Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms Reflection Maundy Thursday holds profound significance in the Christian tradition, marking the Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024
     | 3,135 views

    James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

    There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Rest Of The Divine" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in HEBREWS

    “Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,533 views

    A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Becoming A Water Walker

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,323 views

    A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

    Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    It's Where You Left It

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 275 ratings
     | 76,372 views

    What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

    "IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

    JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    The Home Altar— A Family Altar Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 22, 2024
     | 2,352 views

    We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

    Rebuilding the Altar (4) Dustin Lee Boden / General Rebuilding the Altar The Home Altar— A Family Altar of Prayer Deuteronomy 6:6–9 NLT 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,332 views

    The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

    “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "My Soul Safe In Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,302 views

    If we believe Jesus is the Christ, we will follow where He leads.

    “And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” 20 And He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Marks Of The True Christian"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,857 views

    There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

    "For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox