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  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

    The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "The Three "Fors" Of The Gospel"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    An exposition of Romans 1:16-17.

    “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel” Romans 1:16-17 Preached at St. Andrew’s, Ft. Worth, February 10, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Abba

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    He is our Father and Father means provider. This message takes a look at Romans 8:15 and the story of the Prodigal Son.

    ABBA! By: Ron Crandall Rom 8:15 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) AB (father), an element in the composition of many proper names, of which Abba is a Chaldaic form, having the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2008
     | 4,615 views

    As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal "Jeopardy".

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: JEOPARDY Mark 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal Jeopardy. Special Note: For this sermon I used a singer who played/sang “I will Sing the Wondrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Thomas Baird avatar

    Last Call

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,204 views

    God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

    Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    Part 2 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    Experience Complete Forgiveness John 8:1-11 Deadly – when you hear that adjective, certain phrases come to mind, like A deadly weapon, A deadly attack, A deadly snake, A deadly explosive, A deadly heart attack, A deadly enemy. Whatever connection you make with the word “deadly” it probably won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Making A Full Recovery

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,887 views

    How do we get back on track after lapsing into sin?

    Often, as we come together for Sunday morning worship or Friday evening Bible study, the topics we address have to do with how to be a good Christian. I don’t mean that in a negative way ("aren’t you a good little Christian"). I mean that we consider what the Bible teaches about how to be faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Good, Good Friday

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    One message of 4 being delivered Friday at 12pm

    Good, Good Friday Text: Luke 23:32-43 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Message I Can Believe

    Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

    I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Victorious (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

    Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#7] VICTORIOUS (PART 2) Colossians 3:5-17 Introduction: Last week, as we focused on the cross of Jesus Christ, we focused upward. This morning I want us to focus inward. Inward …Christ is all, and is in all (Colossians 3:11b). The main theme from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The God-Enhanced Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    We receive from the Lord a God-enhanced heart. God takes what we are like and enhances it - some to destruction, like Pharoah, some to incredible compassion and mercy, like Moses. What kind of heart do you have?

    Remember Steve Austin – the Six Million Dollar Man? “We have the technology; we can rebuild him – faster, stronger, and a better actor!” Well maybe that last part was beyond the technology of the time – but that fictional story involved giving a man enhanced body parts to make him better than he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Totally Clean Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    How a Leper’s life was changed by meeting Jesus’ face to face.

    Totally Clean “face to Face” Sermon series Sunday June 24th 2007 Intro: We have a play set in our back yard, and under it the kids have seen it as great fun to dig up the dirt. They love to sit out there and play in the dirt. And the only thing greater than playing in dirt is playing in mud. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donny Granberry avatar

    The Mentored Becoming A Mentor

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,078 views

    Moses raised up a Joshua to take his place, but Joshua failed in that part and there arose a generation that did not know God. It is imparative that we reproduce or faith in the lives of others.

    The Mentored Becoming the Mentor by Pastor Donny Granberry It is quite an honor to be with you at the conference on "Spiritual Fathers," and to be partnering with my Dad makes this a remarkable treat. It is a rare opportunity that your spiritual father and your natural father are one and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Becoming A Blessed Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    Jacob became Israel, in this story are the keys to being blessed by God

    Intro: the story of Jacob becoming Israel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Up until this point, Jacob seemingly had done everything his own way. He was a deceiver, he had basically cheated his way through life. But the story of Jacob becoming Israel is based on God’s love, and God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Becoming Spirtually Mature

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    This morning I want to expand your thinking in the area of becoming spiritually mature. We must as Christians grow up and get about doing our fathers business. We must grow more spiritually mature in order to experience all the blessings of God. We demon

    A. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based upon the Word of God. 1. When you make decisions that are in line with the Word of God, you demonstrate spiritual maturity. 2. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith. a. By faith, Moses refused his privileges ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational