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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    How Far Will You Go? 4 Stages Of Getting To Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,899 views

    The woman with the issue of blood was willing to touch Jesus when the others around weren’t going that far.

    How Far Will You Go? 4 Stages of Getting to Jesus Mark 5:21-34 1. There were those who GATHERED. a. A gathering is a group of people who are brought together for a specific purpose. b. People often gather because of curiosity or interest. c. There is always some reason that people gather. i. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Speaking The Humble Truth Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    How the Sanhedrin unknowingly but truthfully said, "he saved others, but he can’t save himself."

    March 10, 2004 Matthew 27:41-44 In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. 42 “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,406 views

    Explains how we are blessed of God in order that we can be a blessing to others--both in compassion and evangelism.

    Blessed to be a Blessing Genesis 12:2,3 GE 12:2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." I. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Goalie

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

    Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Magnificance Of Failure

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    We get in shape for God when we let Him use our failures to help others.

    Take a moment and look at the sermon title printed in your bulletin. Do you find it to be a strange title? Do you find it to be a contradiction? Most of us do not like failure and many of us have been taught – consciously or subconsciously – that failure is not acceptable. In fact, we live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Encouragement Found In Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    A sermon about living a life of faith that become known by others and about giving encouragement and being encouraged

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOUND IN FAITH Romans 1:8-12 INRODUCTION As we live our lives for Christ?it is easy to get discouraged at times Things don?t go our way?we have bad days at work?at home Our health begins to fail There can be much to be discouraged about Even Paul got discouraged along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good And The Not Good

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    We all have relational needs that can only be fully met through relationships with each other.

    The Good and the Not Good Two weeks ago, Diana, the Princess of Wales, was tragically killed in a high-speed car accident in Paris. Just over a week ago, millions from around the world watched her funeral, one of the most emotional and memorable spectacles of this century. There are many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 468 ratings
     | 70,127 views

    Peacemakers are blessed, said Jesus. But they are not to be confused with 2 other kinds of people ... Peace-Breakers and Peace-Fakers.

    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We live in a world that is filled with (characterized by) fighting and rivalry. Every level of society is affected. In the midst of such continual strife, God calls His people to be ‘peacemakers’. “Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Heals A Paralytic Man Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 26,878 views

    The healing of the paralytic man illustrates how Jesus heals and respects the faithfulness of others too in the healing process.

    Sermon for 7 Epiphany Yr B, 23/02/2003 Based on Mk. 2:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “What is your favorite Bible story, papa?” the little girl asked her father as he tucked her under the sheets. “Let me see,” he said as he sat on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Send Down The Rain

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,987 views

    Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

    Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,623 views

    When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

    IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    On The Road To Becoming A World Changer

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    We need more World Changers who are willing to do whatever it takes to present Christ to others.

    One the Road to becoming a World Changer! Luke 10:30-37 The Setting: We are walking down a roadside between Jerusalem and Jericho. An area that is considered dangerous but one that is often traveled by many people. This is The exact same road in which this story unfolds. Summary: A certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being An Example In...

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 34,168 views

    This sermon explores the five areas that the Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to set a good example for others to follow.

    Title: Being a good Example Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Date: 8/5/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Tomorrow is the first day of School in Simpson, County, and I know everyone is excited about that. But those of you who are parents know some children need a little extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    God calls all Christians to be ministers or priests to others in order to bring lost people to Jesus Christ.

    The Priesthood of All Believers --I Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 19:3-6, Matthew 5:13-16 God calls all Christians to be ministers of Jesus Christ, and this has been His plan for His people throughout the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Not all Christians are called to preach or pastor a Church, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist