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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 1 - Christ The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Part 1 to the House of Faith series. This series explains the application of the armor of God and how it fits into our personal lives, families and church’s.

    The House of Faith Series Part 1 – Introduction † SCRIPTURE READING I Samuel 2:35 “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his house, and he will minister before my anointed one always.” † PRAYER The Prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Pure Delight

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    A sermon on how God delights in us based on Psalm 18:19

    Sermon for 12/5/2004 Pure Delight Psalm 18:19 Introduction: My wife’s delight is chocolate Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Joy To The World! Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,289 views

    Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

    (adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Almighty Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

    Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    For Granted Or Gratitude

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    We can take God’s blessings for granted or with gratitude.

    INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the four G’s: giggle, gabble, gobble, and git!” ILL.- Someone else said, “On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Like A Camel

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,256 views

    We, like the Israelites on their exodus, are like a camel, led and controlled by the Master.

    Dr. Tom Doubt July 16, 1995 TO BE LIKE A CAMEL Exodus 17:1-6 BACKGROUND: As you are opening you Bibles to the 17th chapter of Exodus, allow me to provide you with some background for the passage. 1. God had delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt; once they had been slaves, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel At Peace Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    This part of 2 Samuel is really about God as the king, giving David the human king what he promised. It shows us David trusting God’s kingship, caring for Mephibosheth, not seeing him as a threat to what God gave him.

    By Guerin Tueno, ministry student at St Theos. My parents often remind me that when I was growing up I loved to do jigsaws. To fit the pieces together. To make a picture emerge. The stories of the Old Testament are bit like a jigsaw. There are some very important pieces – like God’s promise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Signs Of God In Our World

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    A sermonf or the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series C John the Baptist talking about loving one another

    3rd Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 "The Signs of God in Our World" 7 He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When In Doubt...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    The character of both John and Jesus is one that compels us to give from our heart rather than from our excess. This is more than money, but a life of service.

    To Whom It May Concern, You will find that I did borrow the intro and another paragraph from other sermons at Sermon Central. Please feel free to use or modify this material in any way. Thanks. -John Paonia United Methodist Church Dec 14, 2003 Luke 3:7-18 It started out with all the makings ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Snapshots At The Temple

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 83 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    The events surrounding the story of the lame man.

    Title: “Some Snapshots At The Temple” Text: Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: In our message we would like to consider that we are viewing some snapshots that someone has taken while touring the city of Jerusalem. Upon their tour they happen upon a very gorgeous place. It is the temple, and it is buzzing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Emmanuel - God With Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,909 views

    8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

    The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Gifts Jesus Gives At Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,696 views

    The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only perfect gift ever offered—the gift of God through a Bethlehem baby n

    The Gifts Jesus Gives at Christmas Matthew 2:10-11 The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Two Flies In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

    Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Three-Fold Warning Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003
    based on 290 ratings
     | 58,504 views

    In the midst of all these tumultuous end times events Jesus specifically warns the believer about three very real dangers concerning the end times.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 59 “A Three-fold Warning!” Luke 21:5-36 Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, cleansed the temple and entered into several debates with the religious leadership that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist