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  • Bud Ross avatar

    Does Satan Have A Better Plan? Series

    Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    The wilderness temptation was about Satan offering Jesus 3 opportunities to reject God’s idea of what the Messiah should be.

    The dad was trying to teach his 6-year old son how to shoot a basketball. The boy would push the ball as hard as he could toward the basket but always the ball would fall short. The dad would effortlessly toss the ball toward the basket and say, "Just do it like this, son. It’s easy." The boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That My House May Be Full

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,437 views

    It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

    “A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Old Man & The New Man- Old Nature & New Nature

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,869 views

    Until the old man is saved the natural man has no idea what the new man is, and what is meant by the old nature.

    EPH. 2: 1-3 5-10-08 THE OLD MAN & THE NEW MAN- OLD NATURE & NEW NATURE Today I want to bring a few thoughts on the subject of “the old man & the new man, the old nature & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man/Woman Behind The Badge Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    Part 5 of Series. BIG IDEA: Together, our FAITH shields us from attack, while advancing in the heat of battle!

    YEAH GODS…FOLLOW UP FROM LAST SUNDAY…BOB BEAVER’S VOICEMAIL…EMAILS FROM BOB FLECKEN, LORI HONEA, JESSICA BIGHORN… “THE MAN/WOMAN BEHIND THE BADGE” LAST STAND AT SKULL HILL - PART 5 JUNE 15, 2008 – FATHER’S DAY REVIEW: Part 1 - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Jesus stood alone so we can stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Elevated

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 5,793 views

    The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

    Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

    Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    Many of your ideas about the Holy Spirit are wrong. What is the real role and purpose of Jesus representative on earth in your life?

    The Holy Spirit is the best kept secret in Christianity mostly because His purpose and role have been misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is not a grand show master who makes it possible for you to do really cool stuff, or at least appear really cool so people are impressed. The Holy Spirit actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From Boomtown To Boondocks

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2015
     | 3,500 views

    I used this sermon for Easter but it is simply message inviting people to follow Christ. The Big idea: "The resurrection changes everything."

    FROM BOOMTOWN TO BOONDOCKS Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: The Resurrection changes everything! 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Message We Don't Like

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,769 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

    Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does Relativism Work Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2010
     | 3,063 views

    Relativism is the idea that all moral (rights and wrongs) statements are grounded in the urge and individual taste of each person or culture. Is this a biblical perspective?

    Does Relativism Work? Joshua 24:14-28 Intro: Are all religions the same? Are all religious beliefs aspects of truth? What does the bible say about this? Bigger questions is-- What is Truth? Is there a “truth perspective for all people – irrespective of belief? i.e. Is there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,321 views

    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "guess What Day It Is?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 15, 2019
     | 2,190 views

    The message helps us to grasp the idea that this is the day the Lord has needs he needs Availability, Supporters, and the People Need deliverance.

    Guess what day it is? Luke 19:28-40 The Geico Commercial Camel coming in office saying, "Guess what day it is?" is viewed on monitors. Guess what day it was that Jesus rode into Jerusalem? 1. Many scholars agree that the triumph entry to Jerusalem was Sunday • Monday Jesus overturns ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Maintaining The Marraige"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 9, 2017
     | 4,178 views

    The message is based on the idea of keeping our marraige with God by obeying and loving God. God means busuness in the marriage there is no grey areas.

    Maintaining the Marriage Deuteronomy 30 15-20 1. In order to maintain the marriage Continue the courtship "Be kindly affectionate one to another ... in honor preferring one another." Romans 12:10. When you dated you were kind affectionate Marriages just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021
     | 2,393 views

    Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

    This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Our Redemption In Jesus Alone Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,076 views

    This week, we are going to dig deeper into three ideas: adoption, redemption, and predestination. All of these are vital elements to understanding the Christian faith.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are continuing in our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. So far we’ve uncovered this amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren