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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    In All Things Be Thankful

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

    "In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoration: A Call To Healing And Redemption Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 23, 2024
     | 1,452 views

    The Biblical Concept of Restoration: Restoration is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God’s desire to redeem and renew His creation.

    There are different types of churches… Cruise ship church- People who attend ”cruise ship churches,” much like cruise ship passengers, often come to be entertained and catered to by the staff. Very little is expected of these church attendees. In fact, they tend to rate the quality of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    We Want To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,560 views

    If we want to see Jesus this Easter, we must go to the place of death and go to the place of service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

    It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018
     | 3,478 views

    The Centurion at the crucifixion was one of the closest witnesses to the death of Jesus – and he becomes the first convert confessing Jesus as the righteous Son of God.

    Message Luke 23:47 Our King Jesus Declared Righteous Let’s start by putting ourselves at the foot of the cross. You are the centurion who is responsible for overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus. What sort of person are you? You are a person with a real sense of justice. That is what the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Magnificent Seven

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2015
     | 8,569 views

    Jesus declared that we should take up our cross and follow him. His final seven statements from the cross helps to understand what He meant.

    Mark 8:34 “Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’” Take up your cross and follow. Let’s discover what Jesus was saying to this crowd at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Wisdom And Power Of God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 10, 2019
     | 4,124 views

    The wisdom and power of God is in the preaching of the cross

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE WISDOM AND POWER OF GOD* 1 Corinthians 1:18-20 King James Version (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Adequacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

    Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Staying On Course Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,235 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of the Christian not repeating Israels mistakes revealed in Jeremiah chapter 2 - Uses some resources from Sermon central.

    JThe importance of staying on course The lessons of Israel for today. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG 0Save 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    True Worship has four characteristics; Central Focus is the Triune God, Character of worship is humility, Community of worship, and Continual nature of worship.

    1. INTRODUCTION a. Good morning. This morning we begin a new series focused on Spiritual Disciplines. Revelation chapter 5 gives us a picture of the Spiritual discipline of worship. b. Illustration – The magi carried gifts from afar and came to worship the newborn baby. King Herod said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door Key To Heaven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    There seems to be a blurring of the need of the Cross of Christ in our responsibility as a Christian. The Cross is an absolute necessity for the Christian to be effective . . . .

    Scripture: Matthew 27:29 – 38 Title: “The Door Key To Heaven” Introduction: Jesus made the ‘Cross’ famous by His sacrifice on it. Jesus made many references to the ‘Cross’ before He faced it for Himself. The act of crucifying people was a very common occurrence during N.T. times. (“And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,039 views

    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Needless Worry? Ask A Dumb Question?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2023
     | 1,084 views

    The cross is the end of the beginning. Then the cross is the beginning of the end. Three women discuss: WHO WILL ROLL THE STONE AWAY?

    NEEDLESS WORRY… ASK A DUMB QUESTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE CROSS IS THE END OF THE BEGINNING… THEN THE CROSS ESTABLISHES THE BEGINNING OF THE END… Our concerns, doubts, fears, worry, anxiety --- can cause physical and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    His Blood Be Upon Us (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,078 views

    The crowd called for the blood of an innocent man to be upon them and their children... what were they thinking?

    INTERESTING ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGES: * Hello, you are talking to a machine... I am capable of receiving messages... My owners do not need siding, windows or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity at the office and don’t need their picture taken. If you’re still with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    Paradise

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 15, 2019
     | 6,058 views

    What happens right after we die? The answer lies in something Jesus said from the Cross.

    Paradise Luke 23:32-43 Most of us don’t know when death will sweep us away. Only once in my ministry did I know a person who knew the year of his death. Fred came to me in January 2008 and told me he was going to die that year. I was taken back because he seemed to be in great health, he was sane, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022
     | 2,356 views

    One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

    Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible