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  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mile Marker 0

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,799 views

    Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

    Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You Need To Be Sifted?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God’s glory and service.

    Do you want to be sifted? Luke 22:31-34 This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him. However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of “Hosanna” (save us) – but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jealous Of The Sparrows

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    The psalmist expresses the comparison of the sparrow to his own desire to dwell close to God

    Introduction: Psalm 84 is one of the most sweet of the Psalms of peace. In verse 3, the Psalmist was Jealous of the Sparrows that were allowed to live there all the time. I. The Beauty of God’s Dwelling - Vs. 1-2, John 1:14, 1Co 3:16 A. We See A Lovely Place 1. Lovely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
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     | 3,262 views

    There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

    Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Answers We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    A Message from Psalms 42 speaking to the trials and troubles which we encounter.

    The Answers We Need Psalms 42:1-11 * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Faith In God's Provision

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Jesus encounters a woman with uncommon faith and He provides her with an uncommon reward.

    “Amazing Faith in God’s Provision” Mark 7:24-30 In this passage, Jesus is approached by a woman who is in a desperate situation. She needs something in her life. She comes to the Lord and as she does, she is not asking for the “whole meal,” she is just asking for the “crumbs.” She is just asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism: How To

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,883 views

    sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

    Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

    18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    There Is A Place

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,112 views

    There is a place close to God where we can enjoy the provision and the protection of God.

    There is a Place   Exodus 33:21-22 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:   Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Door: Pandora's Box

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 29, 2017
     | 6,811 views

    Let us study doors. We make choices, these choices can open or close doors of opportunity.

    PANDORA'S BOX? THE DOOR--- HOW CAN I FIND GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PANDORA'S BOX? In Greek Mythology the gods sent Pandora a box and she was forbidden to open it. Pandora's curiosity was so great that she opened the box and when she did she loosened a swam of evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Continuing As A Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,645 views

    In today's sermon we see that though Christians encounter opposition, they also experience assurance.

    Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. I have asserted that the heart of Christianity is a person—Jesus of Nazareth. To that end we have answered three questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Why did Jesus come? 3. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018
     | 6,649 views

    The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,372 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Closer To God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013
     | 7,047 views

    This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

    This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ