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  • James May avatar

    Some Assembly Required

    Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,347 views

    The church comes with the same directions as many things that we purchase. "Some Assembly Required."

    Some Assembly Required Pastor, Jim May The church is a wonderful creation of God. It is here where we come together, not just on the Lord’s Day, to worship Jesus, but at all times and for a multitude of reasons. Yet every time we come together, whether it is for a regular service, a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Cannot Serve God And Money

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,984 views

    “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Luke 16:13.

    Theme: You cannot serve God and money Text: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; Lk. 16:1-13 God is concerned about our future and teaches us to also show that same concern. Our concern should lead us to make the right decisions in life. When God created the tree that yields fruit, the Scriptures declare ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Craig Smee avatar

    My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

    Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,981 views

    Mary Magdalene (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 8 verses 1-3. • Mary Magdalene; • Has the unique distinction of being the first person to see Christ after His resurrection. • Not only that, she received a special commission from Jesus; • Making her the first human to spread the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Consumer Or Consumed?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,283 views

    Are we simply consumers, taking from God what He gives? Or are we consumed by Him so that He can touch others through us?

    Consumer or Consumed? Hebrews 12:28-29 Hebrews 12:28-29 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our "God is a consuming fire." (NIV) Deuteronomy 4:24 24 For the LORD your God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Amazing Grace: Verse Three Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    This is the third in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is based on a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powerpoint available, just e-mail me.

    AMAZING GRACE: VERSE THREE Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you who haven’t been here or who’ve been asleep in your pew, we’ve spent the last couple for weeks wading our way through John Newton’s timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ridiculed For Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,169 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 31 through 35

    Mark 3: 31 – 35 Ridiculed For Doing Good 31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.” 33 But He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Only One? "Where Are The Others?"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 13, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 51,944 views

    Aren’t you glad for the grace God extends to us, even when we don’t deserve it, even when He knows how were going to act after we receive it, He still continually offers it, because He loves us!

    Only one? “"Where Are The Others?" Ill. One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment.  The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule.  She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,575 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,966 views

    Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

    Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Call Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 8,666 views

    They may be the three most powerful words in all of spoken language. You hear these words and life may never be the same, changing who you are, the life you’ve known, how you will look at life and the people in your life as well.

    The Call Matthew 4:18-22 They may be the three most powerful words in all of spoken language. You hear these words and life may never be the same, changing who you are, the life you’ve known, how you will look at life and the people in your life as well. When these words were first spoken, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Our Father... Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 5, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    Prayer is vital for the believer, but prayer is not so much in the words as it is in the attitude behind those words. This model prayer lays forth a template that guides the believer in the direction of their prayer and the attitude of their heart.

    This sermon/study is a conglomeration of my notes for my church family and a HEAVY dose of help from W.Phillip Keller and his book "A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer" I thank Mr. Keller for his inspiring words and depth of understanding of this matter, God has used him mightily to touch so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Marriage On The Edge Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020
     | 3,146 views

    Marriage on the Edge of Eternity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) February 9, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    Marriage on the Edge of Eternity Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) February 9, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #57 / Luke 20:27-40 Intro: When you know the end it puts the present in perspective. I was thinking about this in relationship to the Super Bowl last Sunday. Football is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    First, Jesus prayed for Himself. Then He prayed for His followers. Notice how the Lord prayed for us: 1. Jesus prayed for our protection (vs. 11-15). 2. Jesus prayed for our sanctification (vs. 16-17; 19). 3. Jesus prayed for our mission (vs. 18).

    How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 3: How Jesus Prayed for His People The Gospel of John John 17:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 4, 2018 (Revised May 6, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues an in-depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    God Is For Us!

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 15, 2021
     | 6,223 views

    An expository sermon based on Romans 8:31-39

    Title: “You are Loved” Big Idea: “God is for us” Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational