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  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    When King Uzziah Died

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on May 3, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 194,474 views

    The death of King Uzziah caused Isaiah to see the Lord

    When King Uzziah Died Isaiah. 6:1-8 Introduction: I had been praying to the Lord for more than a week as I prepared my sermon for this worship service. The Lord had impressed in my heart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Relationships Turn Nasty Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    Respect and relationships deteriorate when people are not trustworthy.

    When Relationships Turn Nasty Exodus 10 1.The good and bad of protocol a. Some people are simply rude and do not know it: DEAR MISS MANNERS -- Trying to keep the conversation going at a family dinner, I decided to look at people’s hands. I remarked that one grandson and also his wife had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Try A Little Harder

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,489 views

    This passage is a call to pray with our bodies and our actions as well as with our hearts, minds, and mouths.

    There is an old Japanese saying that if a person makes one thousand folded paper cranes, then he/she will be made well. Lots of people believe that prayer works that way: If enough people pray enough prayers to God, then God is bound to grant their request. Prayer is a way of getting God to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Point?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

    Before we begin this morning I would like to share a little story with you. A pastor was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing, even though it was working fine. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Return To Contrition Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 9:1-37 about the confession of hte people made in response to the hearing of the law

    Text: Nehemiah 9:1-37, Title: Return to Contrition, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Mackenzie wanting to go the Dinosaur museum, and us not really having time, and hoping that she would forget, but three-year olds have surprisingly one-track minds over long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suit Up!

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,685 views

    A sermon in the Lowry "Oops, Ugh, Aha, Yeah, Whee!" narritive mold, focusing on puting on the armor of God.

    Suit Up! Ephesians 6:10-20 (p.184) Oops (Life can be hard) My brothers and sisters, we all know that life can be hard. Life can be very hard. And to make it worse… most of the time it doesn’t make any sense at all. In seminary, they have a fancy term to describe it… the “theodicy” question. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 16,056 views

    As the seasons change, many of us find that the annual arrival of Christmas characterises the passing of yet another year. For more info: http://www.philotrust.com

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Honoring Our Fathers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,450 views

    Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

    HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entrusted With God's Truth

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    We have been entrusted with God’s truth, we are to live it, and proclaim it.

    In John 18:38 NIV Pilate asked, "What is truth?” I. There is Worldly Truth Some say Truth is contemplated, like Plato Some say Truth is reasoned, like Aristotle Some say Truth is variable, says the Contextualists Illustration: Bill Clinton; “That depends on what the definition of is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not My Will But Yours

    Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,468 views

    When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

    We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Author And Finisher

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,310 views

    His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

    Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Can Only Imagine

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    Picturing the face and presence of God

    How many of us throughout our lives ever tried to imagine what God looks like? Do you think of the Sistine Chapel? Maybe you see the statue of Zeus, or maybe some may even think of George Burns or Morgan Freeman. While none of these truly represent who God is or what he may look like, they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Press On Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    No matter what comes your way, there are some thought which will help you Press On.

    Press On 1 John 5:11-21 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > In late 1989 Bill, our student minister in Pensacola, resigned to continue his education and head to the mission field. As he left, he asked me to lead the Christmas snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Hanging Out With God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    It is so important to hang out with God so that we know Him more and more. What does that look like and how do we do that.

    In our culture today, the importance of nutrition is such a big issue that seems to be everywhere we turn. Almost every magazine that covers culture, like People, Cosmo Girl, or Entertainment Weekly, usually has some story inside about some celebrity who is too skinny. Images like these (on wall) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Essentials 4 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,452 views

    God has given us tools for service; here are four important ones.

    • In our life, we have undoubtedly offended, hurt or sinned against several people • The pain that we cause is often unknown to us but prevalent to the one affected • We can cause sorrow through physical, emotional and spiritual aspects • The rewarding feeling, however, is when the one whom we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist