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  • Keith Manry avatar

    Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

    In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jonah Obeys Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    The message is simple, the time urgent and Jonah obeys.

    JONAH 3 JONAH OBEYS I want you to watch a short video clip – you have seen it before – it contains words from people to do with fulfilling the command of Christ to take the gospel to the world. Those words are striking. I also found them haunting and challenging. I want you, if you can, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sandal Of The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,034 views

    Not to be neglected of the armor of God is the Sandal or Boot of the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace. Are you wearing it?

    Christian Warfare - Pt. 7 In our study of the Christian warfare, we have come to the understanding that we are engaged in a mighty conflict against Satan and the forces of evil in this world which is his kingdom. Even though the forces of evil are mighty, we have been encouraged by the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resolve Not To Compromise Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,063 views

    In Daniel 1:1-8 we learn about several strategies that are designed to bring about compromise. We also learn about the response designed to bring about conviction.

    Scripture Today I would like to begin a new sermon series on the first six chapters of Daniel. “Why Daniel?” you might ask. That’s a fair question. There are two main reasons prompting me to preach from Daniel. First, I would like preach from a book in the Old Testament. Some of you have asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,189 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Discipline" Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    A look at how Paul’s instructions for church discipline line up with Matthew 18

    1 Timothy 5:20 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. As we come to consider part 2 of our examination of scriptural admonition in reference to church discipline, I think it is wise to carefully remind ourselves, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Correcting Your Spiritual Myopia Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    We struggle with the problem of prejudice to one degree or another by an improper focus on the externals. James addresses this problem head-on in James 2:1-13.

    Scripture The animated movie Shrek celebrates the worth of society’s undervalued people. It revolves around a boorish ogre named Shrek who finds a friend in a talking donkey—creatively named “Donkey”! Shrek unexpectedly falls in love with a princess, whom he and Donkey rescue from a distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 7- The Price Of Impurity Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 32 ratings
     | 12,902 views

    In Acts chapter 5 we meet a Church that is suddenly in the grip of fear. •But this is not a fear provoked by being strapped to a tower 254 feet high.. •It is not fear brought about by some natural phenomenon like a hurricane or earthquake. •It is not

    “The Price of Impurity” The tragic story of Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-16 Good morning. It’s good to be back with you. While I was gone we as a family took a week’s vacation and one of the things we did was took the kids to Knott’s Berry Farm. •It’s a whole different experience going to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unusual Ally

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,726 views

    God desires to work His grace in all situations.

    AN UNUSUAL ALLY Joshua 2.1-24 S: Salvation for ALL C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD DESIRES TO WORK HIS GRACE IN ALL SITUATIONS. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 2 how God uses the unexpected to show His grace. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust Series

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    A continuation of a series on unfortunate behaviors dealing with the issue of sensual lust. The sermon is rated PG.

    In one movie some shipwrecked men are left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days pass under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water give out. The men grow deliriously thirsty. One night while the others are asleep, one man ignores all the previous warnings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Old Camel Knees Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,626 views

    This is an introduction to a study of the Book of James. In this sermon we look at the different stages in the life of the author as he transforms from doubting skeptic to humble believer and righteous leader.

    Scripture For most of this past year we have studied Paul’s letter to the Galatians on Sunday mornings. Galatians is a book that emphasizes Christian doctrine. As we studied Galatians we learned what we are to believe about the gospel. Hopefully, we grew in our understanding of the gospel. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Too Proud To Duck

    Contributed by James May on May 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Pride was Naaman’s sin that had to be overcome before he could be healed. All mankind has to learn to Duck - not in Jordan, but in the Blood of Jesus to be healed of the "leprosy of sin".

    Too Proud to Duck by Pastor Jim May The story is told of two ducks and a frog that lived together in a farm pond. They were best of friends. All day long you could watch them amuse themselves and play together in their pond. When the hot summer days came, however, the pond began to dry up, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Showing Our Thanks

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    We can give thanks in 1)Praise of God’s Eternatlity 2) The Perception of our Frailty and 3) The Plea for God’s Steadfast Love

    Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In a misguided ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Believing Heart"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,127 views

    God will give us wisdom for trials, but we must ask, believing.

    “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man expect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox