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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,742 views

    Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

    Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come Now, Let’s Settle This: God’s Settlement Offer Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,646 views

    What is God’s offer? Full pardon and total forgiveness! God said, “Come now, let’s settle this.” What the conditions of the settlement? Come clean and do good. What does God offer? The Good of the Land will be yours!

    Subject: Come Now, Let’s Settle this: God’s Settlement Offer Text: Isaiah 1: 1-20 These are the visions that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. He saw these visions during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. 2 Listen, O heavens! Pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Third Rail: Sex Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 626 views

    We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

    There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When My Strength Runs Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
     | 313 views

    When human strength collapses, divine life begins; Christ replaces effort with indwelling power, transforming weakness into the vessel of grace.

    Introduction — When the Tank Is Empty There comes a point in every believer’s life when the gears grind and the fuel gauge hits E. You can quote all the right verses. You can teach Sabbath School, preach a fine sermon, smile in the foyer, and still feel like your soul is running on fumes. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Prince Of Peace Has Come

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    If you could have anything in the World what would it be? For me it would be peace, not just any peace, but a total peace that comes only from the Prince of Peace. What must we do to have this peace? We must obey Jesus and hate sin.

    Luke 19:42, John 14:27, Revelation 1:17 (NLT) If you could have anything in the World what would it be? For me it would be peace, not just any peace, but a total peace that comes only from the Prince of Peace. What must we do to have this peace? We must obey Jesus and hate sin. In Luke Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherds

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    The Shepherds had an encounter with Jesus, we all need continual meetings with Jesus, so we can be those full of the Word and full of praise.

    Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20) 12/24/95 God invited them to meet with Jesus These shepherds were those who watched over the temple sheep destined for the passover sacrifice. They were Rabinically unclean and could not actually to to temple worship. These were those who were the lowest class of society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,249 views

    Pharisaical Values 1.

    Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh! That Will Be Heaven For Me

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,375 views

    What do we have that is of heaven and not of this earth?

    NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- OH! THAT WILL BE HEAVEN FOR ME John 3:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Hunt avatar

    What's Important To You! Series

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

    What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Where You Belong Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    Can a preson be a Christian apart from the Church?

    "RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG" Ephesians 2:19-22 (19)"Consequently you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, (20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. (21) In Him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Joy Stealers"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 14,610 views

    Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

    “JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

    The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Urging men to look to Jesus

    No one can go in the wrong direction and reach the right destination. God has made it very plain that the way to the Father is through Christ If man refuses God way, - what are the alternatives? One alternative is Alteration Avenue. Travelers on this way say, "I have sinned, but I have turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Reaching America For Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,873 views

    America is at a crossroads. Which way will it be. America for Christ or the road to destruction?

    REACHING AMERICA FOR CHRIST Matthew 9:36-38 INTRO: America stands at a crossroads. Down one road is the possibility of spiritual renewal, a revival of Christianity in our nation, perhaps the third great awakening. It seems closer than it’s been in many years. There’s an awakening of interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The God Of The House

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,535 views

    It’s time to get beyond our casual visits with God at the church (The House of God) and become the place where God Lives. Is God at Home in Your life?

    Go up to Bethel and dwell there. Bethel = House of God Dwell there= The spirit of Bethel must become a part of us, That is to say we must take the lessons of Bethel with us everywhere. (Brokenness, helplessness, humility, distress, necessity) Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal