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  • C Jordan avatar

    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 54,690 views

    Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

    THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Flood Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,613 views

    God teaches Noah and us patience in times of trouble.

    I came up to my computer yesterday and it said "the operating system has experienced a serious error." After rebooting - the system returned itself to normal and on I went. In a sense, earth experienced a "serious error" that caused God to "reboot" and recover with the flood. The account in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus' Transfiguration Is Revealing

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    TRANSFIGURATION(B) - Jesus’ transfiguration is revealing as Jesus reveals divine glory and as Jesus prepares for sacrifice.

    JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION IS REVEALING (Outline) MARK 9:2-9 - February 6, 2005 - TRANSFIGURATION INTRO: People often take note of the seasons that change. The signs can be very obvious. This past week provided days that seemed like spring. But a sudden snowstorm reminds us that we are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,702 views

    The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

    Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,608 views

    Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

    Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction - God's Heart For You Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 16, 2009
     | 5,977 views

    Understanding God’s heart for the world has begin by understanding what God thinks about each of us and how he asks us to live.

    I am really excited this year about our theme which is “God’s Heart for the World.” Most everyone knows John 3:16 in that it says, “For God loved the…world…so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that…everyone…who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” As much as so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In A God Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,793 views

    Exposition of Daniel 4 about the example of how and how not to live in a world that hates God

    Text: Daniel 4:1-37, Title: Living in a God Hostile World, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk a little about the hate crimes bill that will potentially make preaching against homosexuality a crime… B. Background to passage: This is a strange way to begin a text, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Economics Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,355 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

    Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Security In The Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    In a dialog with the religious leaders of Christ’s day, Jesus describes Himself as the "Good Shepherd". When we get a hold of what Christ was saying, then we will find security, peace and comfort. Today we will explore a little more closely what it means

    “Security In The Shepherd” John 10:7-16 05/11/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau Introduction: I know a man named Steven who grew up in foster homes. He went from place to place, family to family and averaged a move a year – By the time Steven was 9 he had lived in at least ten different homes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

    I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,158 views

    The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

    Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Black avatar

    Into Your Hands Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,368 views

    The seventh and final in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    Today we will finish up looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Case For Christ" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,732 views

    In the city of Jerusalem, psychiatrists state that it is a frequent occurrence; happening on a weekly basis that someone, usually a visitor to the area will come forward claiming to be the Messiah. This is nothing new.

    “The Case for Christ” Mark 8:27-29 A man walked right into my office several years ago; I had never seen him before, he handed me a piece of paper with a message on it and then he told me he was the Messiah. He told me I should come to Gulf view mall that Saturday afternoon at 4 PM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Give Me Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015
     | 17,433 views

    Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life

    life verse| Give Me Jesus A few years back I was volunteering at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire called Soulfest. I had been a couple of times before but that had been when I was in high school. Now I was living in an apartment, working a part time job and going to school full time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational