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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Worm And The Butterfly

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,264 views

    The change that takes place in a Christian’s heart should be able to be compared to the change that happens when a worm becomes a butterfly.

    So much can be drawn, by analogy, from the butterfly. A. Who here has never been drawn to the beauty and grace and freedom of the butterfly? 1. Granted, they have their mortal enemies, but if the butterfly could think and reason...what butterfly would want to give up all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christianity Uncensored: Anger Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    We’ve been in this series called Christianity uncensored. We’ve been looking through the book of James. James was the half brother of Jesus. James brings a lot of really powerful and straight up teaching. He’s just peeling the facade back and laying out w

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #5: Anger Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Anger can be a reality in our lives. There is a term for anger on the road and it’s road rage. There is a Web site called roadragers.com that gives some interesting statistics. It says that when you are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 300 ratings
     | 39,930 views

    “The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jumping Blind Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 27, 2006
     | 4,475 views

    What is God showing you in your life today? What is He doing? How are you growing? Every small step and every small glimpse of God in your life is a miracle that deserves to be proclaimed to all.

    I would like to start with a little activity tonight and to begin I need everyone to stand up. I would like everyone to close their eyes and listen carefully to the description I am going to read and imagine living life that is being described. Your alarm goes off at 6:00 AM as it is time to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deceptive Looks

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018
     | 5,847 views

    Jesus enters Jerusalem as the Messiah—King of the Jews. Kings hate other kings coming onto their turf. The king is crucified—a messenger of love and a victim of hate. In the process, what looks good turns out bad and what appears to be bad becomes good.

    INTRODUCTION There is a Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped into the hills and when the farmer's neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, "Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?" A week later, the horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Let There Be Light"

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,299 views

    A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

    “Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,469 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

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    "The Three "Fors" Of The Gospel"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,410 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
     | 4,236 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

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    Last Call

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,878 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

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2008
     | 4,769 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

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,461 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

  • Cindy Breadner avatar

    Today's Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    How can we be a Good Samaritan in today’s society?

    This past week I was in Toronto at the Fringe Festival, which is a gathering of about 140 productions all put together over a 10 day period. I decided it was a good opportunity for me to get my feet wet and make my way to the big city all by myself. With going to Knox College hopefully in January ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Making A Full Recovery

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,148 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Can Alter Your Moods And Emotions!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,543 views

    Who are you punishing by accepting bad moods? You must control your emotions by faith. Do you blame others for your moods?

    MOODS: WHAT ARE MOODS? HOW DO WE GET INTO THIS MOOD? CAN WE CHANGE OUR MOODS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ever wonder why they were called the SONS OF THUNDER? Mark 3:17 And James the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God