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  • David Owens avatar

    Love Is Not Proud Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013
     | 8,525 views

    In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love All: What’s Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,380 views

    No matter what else will disappear in the next decade, God’s love will last forever.

    What’s Love Got to Do With It? John 3:16-18 Rev. Brian Bill 12/20/09 I love those words that Dan just sang: “What kind of King would come so small, from glory to a humble stall? That dirty manger is my heart, too; I’ll make a royal throne for you.” I want to begin this morning with some group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven.

    Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God-Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    Who is Jesus? He is fully God in every way.

    “The God-Man” January 24, 2010 To the Dalai Lama, Jesus was an enlightened guru, likely a fully enlightened being. To the Mormons, Jesus is an exalted man who made his way to godhood—just as we can; some versions of New Age mysticism have this view of Jesus in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Is The Mighty Counselor

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,643 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ADVENT MESSAGES ON THE NAMES OF JESUS AS RECODED BY ISAIAH.

    JESUS IS THE MIGHTY COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION BY MEDITATING ON THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH USED TO DESCRIBE JESUS IN CHAPTER NINE. SOME TRANSLATIONS PLACE A COMMA BETWEEN WONDERFUL AND COUNSELLOR, SO IT IS ALL RIGHT TO THINK OF THESE WORDS AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Anger, 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,024 views

    In the second part of the message Freedom From Anger (part two in the Freedom From... series), Dave talks about ways of dealing with anger.

    Freedom From Anger, 2 Freedom From... prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 4, 2009 Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Facing The Future Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,987 views

    To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

    FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Our Politically-Incorrect God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,818 views

    This message is part of my expository series through Romans.

    “Our Politically-Incorrect God” Romans 1:18-32 September 21, 2008 Sometimes, it’s not a good thing to be politically-incorrect! • More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! • Wrapped and ready, Santa’s bringing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are You Going To The Party? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,161 views

    The invitation is still open but still being ignored by many who think they’re going anyway.

    Are you going to the party? Luke 14:15-24 I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 51,574 views

    This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

    John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Call To Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,884 views

    The Apostle Paul gives us six truths that are vital for living the Christian life.

    Scripture Let’s continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We are in Romans 12. Paul is now going to make a grand declaration about the first principles of Christians living. He’s going to issue a Christian manifesto on living the Christian life. You can’t get more practical—or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    O Glorious Day

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,992 views

    Using the words of the popular song by Casting Crowns that was re-written from the hymn, "One Day" this sermon explores the reason why Easter Sunday truly is a glorious day.

    O, GLORIOUS DAY ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was preceded by the song Glorious Day by Casting Crowns with a powerpoint slide show and puppets singing the song) It is such a glorious day, and yet many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Someone To Rescue Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,420 views

    My second deepest need is for someone to rescue me

    SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO RESCUE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Bob Russell) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A little girl climbed up onto Santa’s lap in the mall. As soon as she was settled, Santa said, “And what would you like for Christmas this year?” The girl’s eyes grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God From Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message on Commitment shows that if Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships, Commitment is the life breath of them.

    Commitment Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 14, 2009 We’re in our series on relationships right now, and last week we talked about trust, because all relationships are built on ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 5,472 views

    Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

    Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist