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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

    Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Top Ten List

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

    (CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Life Altering Gift

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007
     | 2,071 views

    Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

    God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    Sitcoms made the term "yada" mean something boring, but the Hebrew term is the basis for a life of Thanksgiving that "in everything gives thanks."

    It’s Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada! --I Thessalonians 5:16-18 In January and April of 1997 the hit sitcoms THE NANNY and SEINFELD coined a neologism, a new phrase that has come into popular use. That neologism is “Yada [“YAW-DAW’”], yada, yada!” Elaine Benes, the character in SEINFELD played ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Bless The Lord?

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,570 views

    This sermon notes why we as Christians should always give thanks unto the Lord and not take His grace and mercy for granted.

    Introduction: In our world of today, we live in a thankless society. The word thank you is something of ancient times. We have thankless jobs, thankless associates and friends, and even thankless relatives. When you are having lunch or just out having a meal in a restaurant, how many people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

    Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witnessed To, Washed Clean, Won To God!

    Contributed by Jason Holt on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,218 views

    SIN IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS, IT EFFECTS US ALL; BUT THANKS BE TO GOD, HE KNOWS HOW TO WASH US AND MAKE US CLEAN!

    I. THE PROBLEM OF SIN (VS1) A.)NAMAAN - A VERY ACCOMPLISHED MAN - CREDITED POSSIBLY FOR KILLING AHAB( IKINGS 22) B.)SIN NOT A RESPECTER OF PERSONS - THERE IS ALWAYS A BUT! - HE WAS A GREAT MAN...BUT! C.)LEPROSY A TYPE OF SIN - AWFUL,INCURABLE - GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

    What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rags-To-Riches, Or, Riches-To-Rags?

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 24, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    A look at the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus with the theme of rags-to-riches. A big thanks goes to Dr. Mackenzie for spurring the application.

    On November 25, 1835, little Andrew Carnegie was born into a poor family in Scotland. He grew up in extreme poverty, and often would sleep to “forget the misery of hunger.” To save themselves from starvation, his family came to the United States when was 13, hoping for a better future. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,746 views

    The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

    The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul’s Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,906 views

    Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

    (2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018
     | 8,720 views

    If we have received the indescribable gift of Jesus and are thankful for this gift then we should want to choose to be the gift to others this Christmas season.

    Video Illustration: Mr. Hollands Opus is a story about a man who invested in other people with music and in the scene he is discouraged – feels like a failure because his program is cut and he soon discovers how he had become the gift to so many people. Series: Be the Gift! Thesis: If we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Samaritan Saved

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    All ten of these patients were healed of their leprosy, but only one was made whole - and he was the one who returned to give thanks.

    A SAMARITAN SAVED. Luke 17:11-19. This well-known and wonderful passage, unique to Luke’s Gospel, gives us (first) an account of the cleansing of ten lepers. Second, it celebrates the gratitude of one of them (who happened to be a Samaritan). Thirdly, it tells us of the Samaritan’s salvation by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Talking Heart

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 6, 2013
     | 3,210 views

    Oh that men would not let their heart dictate to their mouth all of their feelings. Concentrate more on living a life of thanksgiving and thanks living.

    Your Talking Heart 1 Ts. 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (KJV) 18 Dad gracias en todo; porque ésta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. (RVG04) IL.: A cowpoke was driving his pick up through Wyoming. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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