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  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,365 views

    In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Yet in most churches, it is the least of all gifts utilized.

    Servanthood Scripture Base: Matthew 20:26-28; 22:39b; john 15: 12-13; Philippians 2: 1-11 The Point: In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Stuff You’ll Need: TV and VCR, the movie Sister Act (Touchstone Pictures), nails, tape Preparation: Before the session, write ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Behavior In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,751 views

    Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

    INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simeon - Waiting For The Consolation Of Israel Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,736 views

    This is the first of a two sermon series (I am not sure you can call two related sermons a series!) detailing the roles of Simeon and Anna in the visit of Mary and Joseph to the temple shortly after the birth of Jesus. This sermon highlights Simeon’s spir

    Message No 1 Waiting For God Simeon – Waiting for the Consolation of Israel Aim: To show that God’s blesses the patient praying of the godly. Text: Luke 2:21-36. Introduction: How often have we heard it said that, “Christmas is for children.” That may be true of the secular Christmas, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worry

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,981 views

    Don't worry; it is needless, senseless, useless and faithless

    WORRY Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people today," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s just the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Real Love (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,133 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    Real Love (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/19/2013 Recently, I had the privilege of performing weddings for two committed couples here at the Grove. In each of those ceremonies, I spoke about just one word. It’s a word uttered in every wedding and whispered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,884 views

    Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

    Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Troubled Times

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2020
     | 13,112 views

    The Hunger Games President Snow said, "Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear." He was right. What oxygen is to the lungs, hope is to the soul. Hope gives us optimism, transforms us, and reminds us of our glorious future!

    HOPE IN TROUBLED TIMES 1 Peter 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flattening The Curve On Fear

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2020
     | 3,027 views

    Our first service after 10 weeks of coronavirus closures, a message on dealing with fear

    Flatten the Fear Curve CCCAG May 31st, 2020 Riots- George Floyd Death, prayer Onto our lesson today Scripture- 1 John 4:13-18 Over the last few weeks, we saw a lot of interesting things. People in self-made level 1 suits- plastic, garbage bags, sunglasses or lab googles, dishwashing gloves. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Find A Flaw Or Fix A Flaw?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    Ecclesiastes 9

    FIND A FLAW, OR FIX A FLAW? (ECCLESIASTES 9) Last month, October 19, black rain unexpectedly hit Hong Kong without warning from the observatory. One of the most affected districts was Chai Wan. One of the most popular pictures on the Internet of the heavy rain that led to flash flooding in the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Let It Go"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2014
     | 14,233 views

    A sermon about forgiveness.

    "Let It Go" Matthew 18:21-35 A little boy was saying his prayers. And as he went down the list of his family, asking God to bless them, he skipped over his brother's name. His mother asked him, "Why didn't you pray for Liam?" He replied, "I'm not going to ask God to bless Liam because he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God Who Never Fails

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 14, 2014
     | 42,957 views

    A sermon describing the faithfulness of God.

    "The God Who Never Fails" Joshua 21:43-45 Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. Introduction: We live in a world that is broken, broken by sin and as we look about us it seems that everything is failing; all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Really Love Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
     | 14,045 views

    Is loving Jesus something we say we do, or do we really do. how can we say we love Jesus and not obey His commandments?

    Opening Illustration: I love the story of the guy who pulled the covers over his head one Sunday morning and told his wife, he was not going to church. When she asked why, he said the people didn’t like him, he didn’t like the music, and the kids made fun of him. His wife said, it is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Life Distractions

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019
     | 10,211 views

    Everyone of us has a definition of what we call a distraction. What does the Lord call a distraction? How does He want us to handle them?

    Life’s Distractions Bible verses Introduction- We have been working toward the cross of Easter and Lent we found was reflecting on the Lord and the cross and reflecting to make sure we are right in our relationship. This morning I would like to look at scripture and see what the Lord says about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Gratitude As A Character Trait

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,185 views

    Gratitude is not just a simple "Thank You." It's a character trait that should be a vital part of our everyday life.

    We have just finished up with our Easter season. During Holy Week, we reflected on all that Jesus did for us. And we can’t help but to go away with gratitude, being thankful for Jesus doing so much for us. So, I thought I would look into the book of 1 Thessalonians and see what the Bible and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Think About Such Things”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,944 views

    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ