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  • David Scudder avatar

    The Marvel Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for that is "Incarnation," meaning "in the flesh." Jesus was the Incarnation of God. Jesus was the way that God sent His "idea" to h

    Purpose: To explain the nature of Christ's incarnation. Aim: I want the listener to sense the impact that Christ's coming had on mankind. INTRODUCTION: "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for all of that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Regurgitationalistics

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,228 views

    Have you noticed that we tend to get all caught up communicating and sharing thoughts, ideas, “news and information” and that we easily fall into the trap of just being talking-heads… mostly... just regurgitating thoughts and ideas, but not actually contributing.

    Man has never invented a single thing (as of this writing)… ever never… nothing new… never… not one new element has been introduced into life. All we’ve done is ‘assemble’ things to be something else, and we call it ‘inventing’. Semantics, I know… but our thoughts and the many things we voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Pray Authentically: The Four Position Prayer

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,386 views

    When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray.

    When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray. I've read several books about prayer. And often times I find myself, after reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Be A Grace-Giver

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 27, 2011
     | 7,306 views

    Using texts from 1 Corintians 3:1-6, and 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, this message contrasts graceless behavior with that of a "Grace-giver."

    How to be a Grace-Giver 1 Cor.3:1-6, 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Intro: “Grace moments”, if we think hard enough we can remember some of them. These are the times when we either received grace from some gracious person, known or unknown, or times when we extended grace to others. I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,340 views

    This is a hard hitting sermon contrasting the American church with the Early Church, highlighting our modern compromise and how we can fix it, This message will preach!

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN Acts 17:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good bye, Dad! 1. Did you hear about the young man who was walking around a supermarket and everywhere he went an old man seemed to be shadowing him? Finally he went to the checkout line, but the old man got in line in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dead Man Walking Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 13,679 views

    The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and apurpose to live for.

    “Dead Man Walking” Ephesians 2:1-10 Focus: The beauty of the gospel is displayed as Paul contrasts life before Christ to life in Christ and reveals to his readers a future to look towards and a purpose to live for. Function: To lead the congregation up close to this huge passage where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Holey Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,970 views

    This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This first sermon uses the Parable of the Sower to introduce the series.

    A Holey Lifestyle Seven Sins and Solutions Preached by Chris McCarthy at Northampton Church of Christ (nhcoc.com) on 1.2.11 *** Note to Sermon Centrists: I drew a lot of content for this sermon series from “Seven” by Jeff Cook. Read it for good measure. Isaiah 6:1 In the year that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Work Of Adam Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the reality, result, extent, and universality of the work of Adam.

    Scripture Pastor and commentator Warren Wiersbe says that “since Romans is a book of logic, it is a book of ‘therefores.’ We have the ‘therefore’ of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans 12:1.” In writing to the Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Does One Get To Heaven

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018
     | 10,633 views

    A contrast, between a child who received Jesus just the way He offers and a wealthy adult who wanted to come to Jesus on his own terms.

    “How Does One Get To Heaven?” Luke 18:15-27 So how does one get right with God? How does one get to Heaven? Previously in Luke chapter eighteen, Jesus has just told the Parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Eagle Christians Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2023
     | 5,030 views

    This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Eagle Christians. This message contrasts the eagle's traits to that of a Christian.

    Eagle Christians Scripture: Exodus 19:4; John 13:15; 14:15-17; Psalm 57:1 The last time I stood before you I talked about “Vulture Christians”. This morning I want to elevate us and talk about Eagle Christians. As you listen to my message this morning, I want you to remember what I told you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It Takes All Kinds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,693 views

    he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

    It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    The Family Business - Philippians 1: 3-6 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    Jesus uses this idea of business and this idea of work to describe our vocation as well. He says about us – “I want you to believe in the word I sent so that you can do greater works than these.” Works in business.

    There's only one story about Jesus when he was a child. He was twelve years old at the time and he got separated from the group. The parents were anxious, the Bible said, and so they go and they find him. And here's what Jesus said. He said to them, “Why are you looking for me? Don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 12, 2023
     | 2,019 views

    Spiritual life means nurturing our connection with the divine and finding meaning in our existence beyond material possessions and worldly pursuits. It involves practicing the idea that our purpose extends beyond the physical realm and embracing the idea that a higher power is guiding us.

    SPIRITUAL LIFE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 12, 2023 "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 INTRODUCTION The significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Wall avatar

    Checklist To Consecration

    Contributed by William Wall on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    This sermon based on Romans 12:1,2 gives simple guides to contrast your life you live with the one that God asks us to live in His strength!

    Checklist to Consecration I. Introduction A. Announce passage: Romans 12:1-2 B. Daddy’s got all there is of me! C. Passage and introduction, then read. D. A church heavy-laden and burdened E. Alan E Johnson "the secret that unlocks the unlimited possibilities of genuine Christian faith in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Haun avatar

    How Can We Know What To Believe About God

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    There are so many ideas about "God," How can we know what to believe. This is a teaching sermon that attempts to answer the quest.

    WITH ALL THE IDEAS ABOUT "GOD," HOW CAN WE KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE? Dr. David L. Haun Of all the things God desires in our lives, the thing He wants from us more than anything else is that we know him. In the Old Testament book of Hosea, The prophet writes: "For I delight in loyalty rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ