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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Free Fish Sandwiches Or The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 9, 2015
     | 5,794 views

    Jesus promises life in Himself by demonstrating the miracle of feeding the 5,000.

    “Free Fish Sandwiches or the Bread of Life” John 6:1-15, 26-40 John 6 includes a two day account of Jesus’ ministry. If your stomachs are empty this morning, I’m not offering free lunches today, but if your hearts and souls are empty, then God has Himself to offer you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Dunn avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Aug 25, 2015
     | 15,527 views

    Israel was given a choice between life and death. They chose poorly. That same choice is offered to us. Life or death? Blessing or curse? The choice is ours to make. Choose wisely.

    So often in scripture the thundering voice of judgment is followed by the loving voice of hope. Israel did forsake the Lord for idols and the Lord did bring upon his people judgements stated in his covenant. Israel had a choice, and they chose poorly. But interestingly enough, no nation in history ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Has A Plan Of Opportunities!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2015
     | 4,719 views

    A negative person sees difficulty in every opportunity. A positive spiritual person sees an opportunity in every obstacle and difficulty.

    GOD HAS A PLAN OF OPPORTUNITY. ARISE TO THE OPPORTUNITY. COULD THIS DIFFICULTY BE AN OPPORTUNITY? GOD HAS A PLAN... NO MATTER HOW DARK THE NIGHT ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 68:1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Living Bread Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 5, 2015
     | 9,540 views

    Jesus explains His Deity, Divine Purpose, and suffering through the symbolism of being the Living Bread

    “The Living Bread”: John 6:35-51 Bread is still a staple for human beings in order to survive. In the U.S., most people take bread for granted, going to the grocery store and selecting whatever kind of bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013
     | 18,301 views

    With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

    How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The "Second" Temptation

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013
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     | 5,789 views

    Why do we yield to temptation when things are going well and how do we resist it effectively.

    Beware of the Second Temptation Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 - message to go with Adult SS Class.... Today we’re going to talk about temptation. And we all know the classic passage of scripture that every pastor has used at least once to preach on temptation. What’s the story? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Dec 12, 2013
     | 7,979 views

    Who am I to tackle the meaning of Truth? To me, this is my most important contribution. If you use it, please let me know.

    Christmas Message December 22, 2013 Truth A Russian couple was walking down the street in St. Petersburg recently, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. “I think it’s raining,” he said to his wife. “No, that felt more like snow to me,” she replied. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Four Christmases

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,342 views

    In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

    Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Come Quickly! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 26,163 views

    What is it that the Psalmist wanted or desired of the Lord? 1- Hear my prayer 2- Guard my mouth 3- Keep my heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- I got into a fight one day. It was high school. Gym class. We were playing hog ball. The coach blew the whistle and each team ran for the balls placed in the middle of the gym floor. I got to one ball first. On the opposing team there stood a guy, one year older than me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 5,636 views

    When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

    Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Worthy Is The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,198 views

    The study of Revelation shows us God’s remedy for evil, and the ultimate purpose of human history.

    How do you answer this common challenge to the Gospel: “I do not believe in God because if God were real, there wouldn’t be injustice and suffering in the world.” This is the objection of many who do not believe in the gospel. It is a question about what we as humans perceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Spiritual A.d.d. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2015
     | 6,640 views

    It can be hard to stay focused on our spiritual disciplines. When we have purpose behind what we are doing, it will help us to focus on what is important. (This was built on the Next Steps series available on Sermon Central for purchase)

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A.D.D. Attention Deficit Disorder. It is defined as, “a condition, usually in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.” • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as, “a condition in which someone (such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Point, Iii Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 25, 2015
     | 3,372 views

    Christ delivered man out of death to the promise of the gift of eternal life yet man thinking he is in the perfection of God's love, sins. However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. Truly, temptations----works of the devil challenge our daily thoughts and decisions.

    ON POINT, III by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith...For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Lord Needs Me

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,482 views

    The Lord Needs Me

    The Lord Needs You Luke 19:28-34 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 6,570 views

    How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

    Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God