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  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Nothing Just Happens

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,829 views

    There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

    Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Noah: What Happened To The Unicorns? Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    The story of Noah is another example of God’s holy character which must punish sin and his overwhelming grace that permits humanity to survive. I begin with a TV commerical from years past about peanut butter cups with Noah and the flood as background.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 27, 2008 Text: Genesis 6:5-8,13-18 Redeemer “Noah: What Happened to All the Unicorns?” Today our world is colored and shaped through the lens of a camera. Television affects us all. Through television we gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Philip And The Ethiopian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 12, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 104,122 views

    People approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and points of view. God’s Word helps us clear the clutter and shines the light on the person, deity and work of Jesus Christ. Today’s study will help us better understand this.

    Acts 8:26-40 - AMP SUMMARY This message addresses the conversation that took place between Evangelist Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch which resulted in the Eunuch’s conversion and subsequent water baptism. People generally approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, And Thomas - Faith, Doubt, And Devotion (Matthew 10:3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2025
     | 429 views

    These four men make up the second group of apostles who were chosen by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gosepl These four men came from backgrounds of devotion, doubt, and isolation, yet Jesus chose them to be His followers commissioned to present the Gospel to the world.

    The names of Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas are listed after the inner circle of Peter, James, and John. Jesus called Philip personally, showing that He is the “seeking Savior”. Philip was from Bethsaida, the home of Peter and Andrew. These men had probably known each other all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016
     | 11,267 views

    What can we learn from Pontius Pilate? (Material adapted from Steven J. Cole at: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-106-condemned-or-set-free-luke-2313-25)

    HoHum: A Sunday school teacher asked her students to draw a picture of Jesus' family. After collecting the drawings, she noticed that one little boy's drawing depicted an airplane with four heads sticking out of the windows. "I see you drew three heads to show Joseph, Mary and Jesus," she said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    View the Second Coming with 3 images, pictures (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has To Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; Chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 380-387)

    HoHum: It seems like stores put out their Christmas merchandise earlier every year. Let’s start selling Christmas stuff in July, beat the holiday rush. Song by Brave Combo- The president was passing laws, Gave a call to Santa Claus He said, "get that toy machine on high. Economy is in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am A Soldier Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,775 views

    A Bible study on 2 Timothy and A CHRISTIAN IS... a soldier in the Lord's army (Material adapted from Alger Fitch in his book, Reading Between the Lines, and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is...) Preached for Veteran's Day

    HoHum: Object: A flag Today we celebrate a special holiday. - It isn't Thanksgiving, even though that is getting close - It isn't Independence Day or Valentine's Day The holiday we celebrate today is called Veterans Day. This holiday is celebrated in many countries around the world. In some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,986 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

    SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Giving--Steps Toward Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006
     | 3,275 views

    Giving from our finances and material possessions is an important spiritual discipline. It breaks money’s hold upon us, enables us to experience the abundant life, and glorifies God.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Steps Toward Generosity” INTRODUCTION Today, Palm Sunday, two roads merge. One road is the path of Christian discipleship and Spiritual discipline—the path that we have been walking along this Lenten season. The second is the walk toward Calvary, which was really begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    "Better Together"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 80 ratings
     | 43,022 views

    A Wedding sermon preached February 18, 2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa. Some material from Rev. David Zachrich & Rev. Paul Cain.

    J.B./J.M. Wedding Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 “Better Together” February 18, 2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, IA (ELCM) Rev. David R. Zachrich, D.Min & Rev. Paul Cain, credit God said it first, at the time of creation, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Gen 2:18). Many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    Giving Of Yourself

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    Do you love that material object more then God? Do you allow your excuses to win out, instead of being obedient? Matthew 25 starting at verse 32

    ‘GIVING OF YOURSELF” I remember once a friend had told me that she had scrimped her pennies to purchase a heavy wool winter coat. Financially she was struggling at that time, so to put a few dollars away here and there was a bit challenging for her. But the day finally arrived and she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    War And Peace.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    A sermon that discusses the phenomenon of war and takes a look at some scriptures that will balance our view and points us to Christ’s peace. Some use of other sermon central material.

    ECC 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: ECC 3:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, ECC 3:3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, ECC 3:4 a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

    Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Art Of Marriage, Part 1 - The Foundation For A Successful Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,286 views

    Part one of this marriage series, using some material from Making Marriage Work, by Pastor Mark Magee, found here at Sermoncentral.com, as well as my own stuff.

    The Art of Marriage Part 1 – The Foundation for a Successful Marriage Genesis 2:18-24 February 13, 2011 Me: I enter this series with much fear and trembling, and my mind goes back to a cartoon I saw once where a pastor and his wife were driving home from church, and he says to his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan