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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Moses, The Man Who Pleased God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 9, 2015
     | 22,912 views

    We cannot please everyone but we need only to please God, our Creator. In this message, we will learn three desires that Moses had that win the approval of God. Our goal is that we will also gain God's approval for everything we do.

    MOSES, THE MAN THAT PLEASED GOD SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 33:14-20 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hardened Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
     | 5,981 views

    To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 9,115 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Im Only Human

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 8,671 views

    Why do we do the wrong things when we know there wrong?

    I want to start this morning by asking a few questions. • Raise your hands, who owns a radio? • How many listen to their radio? • How many listen to their radio in the car? • How many listen to their radio at home? I belong to the group that listens mostly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Will

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015
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     | 31,629 views

    Do you only bless the Lord when things are good? Warfare is inevitable as it was for King David. Yet, David say, "I Will bless the Lord at all times."

    “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1 NLT This morning as we address today’s message, “I Will” I want us to examine ourselves and make a determination not on someone else’s stance but your own individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Blemishes That Are Not Accepted At The Altar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2015
     | 4,225 views

    To prove that GOD uses the weak and insignificant person of this world to overcome the world. 1 Corinthians 1:28 (Amplified Bible) And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with con

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have blemishes? Yes. I glory and proud of all my blemishes. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015
     | 12,861 views

    A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

    Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Short Make It Count

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,682 views

    Life is short make it count

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trapped By Sin Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 56 ratings
     | 26,198 views

    God’s wisdom says that anyone can be trapped by sin. Sin’s entrapment is listed in this chapter. 1- Entrapped by our words 2- Entrapped by our laziness 3- Entrapped by our hearts 4- Entrapped by our lust

    INTRO.- Trapped. That doesn’t sound like fun. It sounds horrible. ILL.- William Floyd Collins was a celebrated pioneer cave explorer in the early 1900s in central Kentucky, an area that is the location of hundreds of miles of interconnected caves, including the Mammoth Cave National ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Here

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 19, 2015
     | 9,202 views

    There are times in our lives we find ourselves in difficult situations. When we would rather be anywhere else, but even in those situations God can be glorified and you might just find out you were there for a reason!

    I remember as a kid traveling and stopping at rest areas that had the map of the state we were in and seeing the little arrow with the words, “You are here”. • You can find it in mall maps • And now most of our cell phones have that capability Yet despite all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Priority Principle Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,930 views

    The "First Priority principle", the principle that if we put God FIRST and God will bless us, is found throughout the Bible. This sermons show 3 Bible passages this principle played out, and 3 ways we can put this principle into practice in our lives.

    The First Priority Principle Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh February 22, 2015 TEXT: Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. INTRODUCTION I’m sure you’ve heard sage advice to, Always put first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,705 views

    God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015
     | 3,703 views

    This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

    Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    The parable of the lost younger son in Luke 15:11-16 teaches us about the consequences of sin.

    Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. William Barclay says, “There is no chapter of the New Testament so well known and so dearly loved as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom Through Bondage

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,688 views

    We have freedom in Christ. We are also bondservants of Christ. This sermon expounds on the principle of freedom through bondage.

    Freedom Through Bondage There is a growing belief among many in the Lord's church that our freedom in Christ equates to freedom to live as we see fit. The belief that strict obedience to God's will is unnecessary is gaining an ever increasing following. I have had discussions with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ