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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Firstfruits

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
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     | 3,328 views

    In our text Paul calls the resurrection a "firstfruits" event. What does he mean? Consider these two opposite (but connected) realities, the fallenness of man and the firstfruits of God; the first is our condition – the second, God’s response to our nee

    If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Uses The Ordinary

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

    It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's First Words About Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
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     | 5,810 views

    The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

    Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Within Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,842 views

    To allow the reader to witness the help that the Spirit renders on our behave.

    THE SPIRIT WITHIN Romans 8:26, 27 Our text bring to life the blessed effects of the Holy Spirit. I’m sure that many of you have heard and I can truly say that I have not only heard, but I’ve also preached on the blessing of being filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giant Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    Facing the Giants in your life over a long period of time.

    INTRO: In the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Ben Johnson of Canada won the 100-meter dash, setting a new Olympic record and a new world record. Our American contender, Carl Lewis, came in second and most were shocked that he hadn’t won the gold. After the race, the judges learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Free Demo Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008
     | 3,518 views

    Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

    Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,843 views

    A message looking at the first Beatitude: "Blessed are the poor in spirit..." This series also served to introduce the launch of Celebrate Recovery.

    “Poor in Spirit” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 3 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of Easter

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2008
     | 8,672 views

    As we contemplate the resurrection, we need to pause and reflect about what happened and what it all means to us

    The Significance of Easter (topical) Note: The illustrations in this sermon come from Sermon Central, as noted below. 1. Because Easter is such an important day, our elders met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the state and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2008
     | 4,734 views

    As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal "Jeopardy".

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: JEOPARDY Mark 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal Jeopardy. Special Note: For this sermon I used a singer who played/sang “I will Sing the Wondrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Ministry For All

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

    A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Not In The Calamity - He's In The Remedy

    Contributed by Emilia Florio on Feb 15, 2008
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     | 4,607 views

    This message helps individuals answer the question, "Where is God in this world of disasters?" and presents a challenge to them to discover how they are called to be part of the remedy.

    [INTRO] (This sermon was delivered as a trial sermon for a pastoral position; hence the personal information about self and family) Tell a little about self and family; 3 children living at home now; 7 total; Also have 3 we never see but hear a lot about. Names? Nobody…. I don’t know… Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here's Your Sign (The Sign Of A Savior) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    This was a sermon designed to focus on the sign of a savior... if... in a nontraditional manner :p

    Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Not Be Discouraged

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    When God is involved, the future is always better than the past.

    Have you ever felt nostalgic for the good old days? Have you ever experienced a longing and yearning for the way things use to be? I remember once visiting in a home of a family with a young child. The parents of this young boy had just converted his room from being that of a toddler to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,334 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "What kind of King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran