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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Walking In The Shepherd's Footprints"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    So specific is our call to follow Christ as a sheep follows the shepherd, we’re even told to walk in His footprints.

    “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    On The Run Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,151 views

    Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

    “Returning to God” “On the Run” Jonah 1:1-3 I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Commitment To God Or A Commitment That Is True To God

    Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,319 views

    God will fulfill the desires of those who fear him. God wants to be near to those who publishes his name both in prayer and good news sharing. God will preserve those who love him through obedience.

    We greet you this afternoon praising God from whom all blessings are always flowing. We stand before you in the Name of Jesus Christ, the name that is above all names. I now invite your attention for a short while this afternoon from the book of Psalm chapter 145 and verses 18-20. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Overview Of Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Ephesus was a modern-day New Orleans, filled with voodoo, occult practices and mysticism. Paul carried out his most dramatic ministry in this city.

    An Overview of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Christians at Ephesus ________________________________________ Historical/Grammatical Method of Interpretation requires us to first look at the historical context in which Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians and in which the Christians in that city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does An Elder Eld? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,792 views

    Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

    OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,488 views

    We can have hope in the midst of chaos because God knows us, protects us and equips us.

    In the midst of an economic recession, moral decay and the threat of terrorism both at home and abroad, it’s not surprising that Americans are increasingly losing hope about the future. A December 2009 CNN/Opinion Research poll found that 69% of Americans were hopeful about their future and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Like Great Service

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 16, 2010
     | 5,810 views

    Are you a true servant of Christ? This sermon shows what is required to be called a true servant of Jesus.

    MORE LIKE GREAT SERVICE (All my sermons use illustrations for www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. ) In a popular televison commercial for a large insurance company that claims you can name your own price, the customer asks, “But will I still get good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Better Than Gold And Honey"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

    Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,849 views

    We co-labor and co-reign with God in the coming of His kingdom through prayer.

    [Read this first verse and then just sit down and have 1 minute of silence]. 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. SILENCE IN HEAVEN Right now, all of us just experienced one minute of silence. And my guess is that we were all at least a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,114 views

    The first memory verse we taught our children was Ephesians 6:1 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." On this Fathers’ Day sermon we look at this famous passage, as well as the responsibility of fathers.

    Ephesians 6:1-4 Children and parents Children, I’ve asked you to come down the front because the first half of this sermon is for you. Have any of you learnt Ephesians 6:1? Do you know what it says? 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. So who is this Bible passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Modern World Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,492 views

    Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

    In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
     | 7,402 views

    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How Our Giving Affects Me

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,402 views

    This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

    Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    A Word From God Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,903 views

    When God wants to change a community He is more concerned about whether the hearts of His people are ready to be used then with those who don’t know Him yet.

    God’s voice do we really believe He can speak to us and that we can hear Him? It’s funny because people talk about hearing from God all the time, but do we really expect to hear from Him, audibly? Today we are going to look at a passage where the Luke says that the Apostle Paul had a vision where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipating The Return Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,184 views

    Jesus returns to earth at the seventh trumpet to establish his eternal reign, judge the ungodly and reward His followers.

    This morning, we reach a milestone in our study of the Book of Revelation as we reach the halfway point. And as I’ve pondered the passage that we’ll look at this morning over the past couple of weeks, I’m convinced that there is a sense in which this particular passage is a pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist