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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Lost 2"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

    ”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Several things we need to know about ’fallen angels’ and our enemy, Satan, and what we can learn from all this about God, HIS angels, and ourselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 2 Matthew 8:16 There is a mighty angelic conflict being fought--because Satan, and a multitude of other angels chose to rebel against God. Last time we said, ’We are never more like Satan than when we rebel against authority.’ 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”

    Between Hevan and Hell. pt 2. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Hart avatar

    Where's The Kingdom

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    A look at the Kingdom of God and what and where it is.

    Tonight we will continue our series on “What, Where, Why, When?”, while I attempt to answer your questions about God, the Bible, and the church. Let’s go straight to our email question for this evening Email: Hi Pastor Shane, Luke 17:20-21 specifically, can you expound on verse 21b (For indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Welch avatar

    Other Side Of The Grave Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    Part 18 of the romans series dealing with our crucifixion with Christ

    Chico Alliance Church October 7, 2001 Pastor David Welch slide “The Other Side of the Grave” Romans 6:1-14 Review Death has been on many minds over the past three weeks. Thousands of funerals have been conducted in every available place of worship. Death is an enemy. Death stings. The death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Who, What , And Why

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,422 views

    The shortest chapter in the Bible answers the biggest questions of life.

    Who What and Why? Psalm 117 INTRODUCTION: I like it when we have these Combined Services. When I’m deciding what to preach on the 5th Sundays, I have to keep in mind that the sermon will be preached twice: once in English, then in Spanish. This means the Sermon needs to be written early so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    A Revival That Is Complete

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    After the people of Israel experienced revival, Nehemiah lead them in a way that would complete their revival.

    A Revival that Is Complete Nehemiah 13:1-31 ***For Revival to be completed in Israel, Nehemiah had to govern God’s people with firm leadership. The same is true if revival is to happen in our churches today. I. The Restoration of Exclusion in God’s House(v. 1-9) a. Exclusion of worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,995 views

    Graduation message

    IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Christianity, Part 2

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 1,789 views

    This sermon serves as Part 2 of our study on the foundations of Christianity.

    Christianity (Part 2) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro Last week we began to look at the beliefs of the Christian church today. We look what the scriptures meant to us and their relevance. We dissected the triune characteristics of God. We took a look at ourselves humankind and our need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Blind Intersections Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 22,474 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life.

    “Blind Intersections” 2 Sam. 2:1-4 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life. Introduction: Max Lucado introduced the idea of direction for our lives by saying, “if geese ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Original And Only Gospel Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 23, 2007
     | 2,749 views

    A message from an expository series on the book of Galatians.

    “The Original and Only Gospel” Galatians 1:6-10 In this letter Paul goes against the standards for letter writing of His day by skipping the typical complimentary word. Proper letter writing form dictated that you say something good about the recipients. But Paul jumps from the greeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Turning Towards Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,343 views

    The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

    Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Fellowship With Whom?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    What is the basis of our FELLOWSHIP with others?

    FELLOWSHIP WITH WHOM? Psalm 133:1 Note: I have the Power Point to this message. If you write and ask for it, I will send it to you. My email is LarryJ713@aol.com WHAT IS THE BASIS OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH OTHERS? BEHOLD, HOW good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gay avatar

    What Does God Really Want?

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    This message is intended to show the seeker and the complacent christian that God wants a relationship rather than a religious zealot.

    WHAT DOES GOD REALLY WANT? Micah 6:1-8 1 Hear now what the LORD says: "Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2 Hear, O you mountains, the LORD’S complaint, and you strong foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a complaint against His people, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist