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  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Living In Community

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,291 views

    The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together.

    The Others: Living In Community Bottom Line: The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together. Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director here. And it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

    Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Touching You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 17,841 views

    God is with us.

    GOD TOUCHING YOU Psalm 23:1-6 S: God’s Presence Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD IS WITH US. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Touches TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 23 three touches of God that will give us a better understanding of “Immanuel.” The ____ touch of God is He… I. SHEPHERDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Most Uncomfortable Subject

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    Stewarship - tihe - YOUR Money What should we give and what does God want?

    The second most uncomfortable subject Deuteronomy 14:22-39 Two Weeks ago we talked about the membership pledge and how it is only through the person of the church…“the body of Jesus Christ” that we will ever come close to the appearance of perfection. It is through the church that Christ lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Divine Petitions, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On-Star -Navigating In Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    This is the initial message in the On-Star sermon series. Teaching Christian to navigate the difficult issues that face us in the 21st Century. This series explores; Immigration; MySpace.com; the Marriage Ammendment and more...

    “ON-STAR” – PART ONE Teaching Christians to Navigate in this Culture John 10:10 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: Some time ago a member from another church said, "Our church looking for a really great year…and it appears the year we’re looking for is 1961. If it ever comes back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kings Highway

    Contributed by James May on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,154 views

    Are you walking the King’s Highway, or are you traveling down the Highway to Hell, moving blindly along?

    The King’s Highway By Pastor Jim May There’s an old song that we sing from time to time that goes like this: My road is wider, my load is lighter Walking up the King’s highway Jesus to guide me, His angels beside me Walking up the King’s highway If you’re not walking, start while I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What To Do When You Try To Cover Up

    Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    Repentance is better than guilt

    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU TRY TO COVER UP A COVER UP (PSALM 51) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to the sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. Today we’re going to look at a story about a man of God who "messed up" in a big major way. He committed sins that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Do When You Have Sinned And You Know It

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 37,402 views

    Sometimes when we sin we feel that it is too big and we get discouraged and begin to feel low. Hopefully this sermon will bring you up.

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Road Signs Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,774 views

    To help the believer naviagate through life safely by paying attention to the "road signs" God lays out in his word.

    God’s road signs Part 3 Jeremiah 31:21-22 This week we have been talking about signs. The 70s singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band were prophetic when they sang, Signs, Signs, everywhere there’s signs Because signs are everywhere. I walked around my church last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    Based on Bruce Wilkinson’s study

    I admit that I am not much of a gardener, but let me share what I know. The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig. I’d be a great gardener if I could only grow green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blind Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 34,783 views

    An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

    Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Life By Losing Life

    Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 24,007 views

    This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

    Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,709 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions: The Messiah's Mandate Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,545 views

    This message takes the Great Commission and illustrates the Mandate of the Messiah to reach our World for Christ and reveals the Messiah’s methodology in the process.

    Missions: The Messiah’s Mandate Matthew 12:21; 28:18-20 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Matthew 12:21 “In His name the nations will put their hope.” “Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist