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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    I Once Was Lost

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,219 views

    The Father invites us to join Him in seeking and caring for the lost.

    Introduction: (The lights go out…so does the preacher and worship leader, for a minute, until people begin to look around uncomfortably. Then, the worship leader welcomes the crowd and asks them to turn to Lk 15:1. Then, he begins to read…in Spanish…something that isn’t Lk 15. After a minute, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Habits Of Highly Effective Lovers Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    This message illustrates the 7 habits of highly effective lovers through the relationship Paul had with the new believers in Galatia. In essence, if we want to be a highly effective lover, we must demonstrate grace in all our relationships.

    7 Habits of Highly Effective Lovers (Galatians 4:12-20) It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,172 views

    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 11,872 views

    If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hiding Place

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2018
     | 10,012 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 11: 1 – 21

    2 Kings 11: 1 – 21 The Hiding Place 11 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal heirs. 2 But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gone Fishin’

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,276 views

    Right in the middle of our world, Jesus calls us to become disciples committed to a work of eternal significance

    Fishing is a favorite subject of mine. If I can’t get out to do it, I can at least sit around and talk about it, and that’s the next best thing. There are some who would rather not do either. So, I wouldn’t want to push fishing on anyone. Even though 4 of 12 of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Are we experiencing the Holy Spirit and unleashing the power He provides us with?

    First Baptist Church May 19, 2002 Acts 1:4-8 & 2:1-4 Luke 8:4-8 Accepting the Spirit For many of us this started out as just another day in church. But, today is Pentecost. Pentecost is undeniably the most misunderstood and most often neglected special day on the religious calendar. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    This is the third in a series on Ephesians 5 & 6. I am indebted to Russell Brownworth who wrote the sermon entitled "Five Kinds of Love That Build the Home". You can find it on Sermon Central.

    Choose Love This is not going to be your traditional message on Husbands and wives. You know the messages you have heard before: “Men, Love Your Wives Sermon” and “Women, Respect Your Husbands Sermon” Why? Well, Not everyone is married for one thing. All of us do have relationships with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 26, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    Often we encourage others, sometimes we need encouragement, but does encouragement come at a cost to the one who encourages?

    “An Encouraging Word” Sermon Notes, Acts 15:22-35 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, two men who were leaders among ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Will You Spend Eternity

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    Whether we believe or not, where we spend eternity is a question we have to answer.

    Sermon Text: Matthew 25: 31-46 Sermon Type Inductive Deductive Sermon Title: Where will you spend Eternity? Biblical Problem and Solution: Problem: The Religious people did not care for the outcast and think heaven is owed them Solution: Through acts of mercy toward the outcast can people show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shortsightedness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,023 views

    A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

    I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sheep Lovers

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    First in a series on shepherding.

    The Shepherd Sermon for 4/29/2001 Series on shepherding Introduction: When Joseph brought his father Jacob’s whole family down to Egypt during the famine, Pharaoh wanted to show kindness to them because of what Joseph had done for Egypt. When Pharaoh asked Israel and his family what they did for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Virtues To Guide Our Lives (1 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    This sermon introduces this series, The Core Virtues of the Christian Life, which is based on the Fruit of the Spirit by recognizing our need for virtues that define our character as Christians.

    There is a lot of talk today about core values, especially in the business world. Companies, churches, and even individuals are spending time to determine what is most valuable to them. Once these values are established, the values define the boundaries of how they do business. Churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 287 ratings
     | 13,002 views

    Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

    Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,803 views

    Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist