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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Love Story

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
     | 3,635 views

    Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

    They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God’s Will For Our Wealth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,341 views

    1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

    God’s Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010 *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, “I sure don’t feel rich.” But think about it. -Last year, “Parade Magazine” noted that if all of the money in the world was redistributed so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opening Our Eyes To See The Fields Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
     | 6,183 views

    We need to have new eyes for people, seeing them as being made in the image of God, seeing them as precious like God sees them.

    Intro This past week I met a young woman who takes 911 calls. I asked her about the craziest. She said one was the night before Thanksgiving… a woman called screaming. When finally calm enough to understand… she shouted.. “I don‟t know how to cook a turkey.‟ Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Sinners Become Saints

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,849 views

    Based on Martin Luther's teaching 'simul iustus et peccator' how every sinner, that is every human being, can become a saint, now and forever.

    Romans 5: 1-11 Simul Iustus et Peccator In the Christian Church calendar, which many churches use, there are Seasons such as Advent, and special days such as Christmas Day. One of the special days that has been observed for well over 1,000 years is ‘All Saints’ Day’, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yoke Will Be Destroyed!

    Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,399 views

    This sermon deals being free from everything and everybody who yoked you and allowing you to experience the greatness that God has placed inside of you

    AND THE YOKE WILL BE DESTROYED ISAIAH 10:24-27 Isaiah here speaks to the children of Israel reminding them that the Assyrians were only able to oppress them because God allowed it. This makes it helpful for me to understand that there is nothing that happens in my life by accident. That nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receptivity Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
     | 5,047 views

    Part 1 in series How to Listen to a Sermon, this message observes Christ's words about receptivity being the essential thing that is needed, and explores the idea of receptivity.

    Receptivity How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2011 Welcome to our first church service of 2011! What I am going to talk to you about today is something I have known for a long time I wanted to approach with you, but I didn’t know when ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Benefits Of A Cell Group

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 46,270 views

    This is a sermon outlining the benefits of continully being involved in a relationally based small group, and how the enemy tries to steer us away from this sort of fellowship.

    THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. I. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride A. It finds its most fulfilling and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Evil Distraction.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,103 views

    Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them.

    Just as in a magic show, the major method at work when the destiny pickpockets prepare their attack is distraction. Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Starts With Desire Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

    It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Carpe Diem Seize The Day

    Contributed by Oscar Destruge on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    The most wonderful treasures of this world are the relationships that we cultivate. The most beautiful gift that you can give to another human being is our time and affection.

    Carpe diem Seize the day He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him (John 1:11) December 26, 2010 We’ve all heard the saying: “You don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it.” This happens more frequently during Christmas, causing stress and depression. The running about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Penetrating Plan Revealed

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,651 views

    The Bible is a useful tool in the life of a Christian if we allow it to be, this sermon spotlights 4 ways we can let the bible do its' work

    GOD’S PENETRATING PLAN REVEALED (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I once heard a story with a neat lesson. There was an old man that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The old man had a big family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    The Top 12 Lies You'll Hear In College

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,646 views

    Modern academia is more a quagmire of deception than a beacon of truth; know what lies are being told on campus and why they just aren't true.

    The Top 12 Lies you’ll hear in College
 Note: There are numerous sources for the information here. Jn.8:32 - Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 
 Denzel Washington started out the “Great Debaters” saying, “I am here to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of Zach Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    Many times we look at the story of Zach as being just for kids. However, I believe there are some interesting observations can be made from the text.

    “The Story of Zach” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths – Week 2 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Text: Luke 19:1-10 C.S. Lewis says of true friendship, “True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Doing The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 20,867 views

    In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

    At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Rocks Could Talk Part 2 New Testament

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,414 views

    This is the New Testament Version of If Rocks Could Talk if you liked part one you will love Part 2. Ends with the Stone being rolled away

    If Rocks Could Talk Part II New Testament Luke 19:40 The central text for this two part message in Luke 19:40 where Jesus was making the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Pharisees were trying to get him to quit down the crowed. Jesus answered them saying, “I tell you the truth if these keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist