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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul consistently forged ahead on his path toward greater Godliness despite continuous accusations, enda

    One fact that many Christians would prefer to forget is that "All who live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." (2 Tim. 3:12) Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Any Other Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2011
     | 3,783 views

    Without attention and energy, we humans will default back to our flesh pleasing ways even after coming to Jesus. That's where the lie of legalism is so pervasive. Paul begins his battle against legalism by contrasting human achievement with grace.

    We humans love to accomplish things. It’s so we can tell whether we are a success or not. This is also true when it comes to pleasing God. “Lord, I prayed and read your Word for an hour today.” “Father, I refrained from clobbering that guy who cut in front of me.” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020
     | 2,398 views

    Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

    4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Storm Doesn't Go Away

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    This message explores the words and ideas that show up multiple times in this passage and give us indication of the different ways we can react to the storms of life that we face.

    - Last week, in previous passage, there was a literal storm; in this passage, the man is dealing with a “storm” caused by a huge problem in his life: demon-possession. - Sometimes we find that the storm stays for longer than we thought it would. There are a lot of reasons this can happen - this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    Preaching through a series on Jesus’ life, this is a message on the Beatitudes, as a whole. I do not subscribe to the "standard approach" taken by many; perhaps this message will give some different ideas.

    The Jesus Series The Greatest Sermon Ever “Blessed” Matthew 5:3-12 September 12, 2004 Group Participation Time: would you gather into groups of 6-8 or so and work on a brief assignment for me? You’ll need to elect a secretary to record some stuff here. Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    The Gift Of Working Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    The gift of the working of miracles is not some far-fetched idea that was made up by man and his infinite wisdom. The working of miracles is a gift of the Holy Spirit for the body of Christ today.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:8-10 – “…for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit….to another the working of miracles…….” It has been such a tremendous blessing for me to be able to minister in America and in various nations all over the world. Lately, I have sensed a real ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Inalienable Rights Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,034 views

    The idea of Inalienable rights is rooted in Genesis and the fact that human beings are created in the image of God. Neither Secular Humanism or Islam recognize this. This message looks at this in an instructional way.

    INALIENABLE RIGHTS Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 26th 2006 A message like this one can stand alone, but I strongly suggest that each one listening to Inalienable Rights also get a CD or tape of my message from two weeks prior to this one. Clash of Civilizations bring out some stark facts about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 14, 2007
     | 2,525 views

    There are many ideas about who Jesus was and Who Jesus is. But who is He realy? And what does that mean to those who believe and those who dont believe

    Jesus who? Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love And Dogma

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,677 views

    The Bible, particularly Jesus, puts together two ideas which the world would always keep seperate: love and dogma. This sermon argues they must always go together.

    Psalm 33, Isaiah 45:11 – 19, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:9-17 The Bible puts two things together that modern man would never in a million years put together. We see them both in the gospel and the epistle appointed for today. On one hand there is something in both the gospel and the epistle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Return To Innocence

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Part VI in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of the penitent thief on the cross. The preaching idea: Only by the innocence of Christ are the guilty set free.

    Introduction… My prayer is that over the past six weeks that those of you who have been present for this series of sermons have been moved by the stories that we have experienced. One of the great things about preaching – is that before the message ever gets to you I’ve spent hours and hours in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    How To Experience Real Freedom Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    This is from a series on attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald. You can hear these sermons at www.cornerstonenaz.org.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE How To Experience Real Freedom Sunday March 25, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro. A. Today I am sharing with you the last attitude in this series on developing attitudes that lead us into the life God desires for all of us. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris McCall avatar

    The 10 Aspects Of Worship

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,484 views

    Today is the day in which many people all across the world is coming to a church to "worship" the Lord. But many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is.

    The 10 Aspects of Worship Psalm 95:1-7 By Jessica McCall - Daddy’s Girl Introduction: Today is the day in which many people all across the world is coming to a church to "worship" the Lord. But many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. The dictionary defines worship as adoration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,366 views

    Paul is a man who is shaken out of his religious ideas…ultimately centered in his own ego and understanding… and awakened to the reality of what the true and living God is doing.

    Today we begin a new series… we begin a journey into the extraordinary life which God seeks to awaken in us. Over the centuries many have written of profound spiritual experiences… and often there can be something to learn from them. But none has been as profound or proved as substantial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 5,247 views

    The very reason we gather is in response to the Divine call of God and His purposes. The problem is that the ideas we associate with “church” can come to mean so much less.

    Why are you here? That’s the question I want to begin with today. We might naturally divide that question as to whether it refers to being here in terms of existing… or being here in this gathering. I’m referring to BOTH our purpose for being here in terms of existing… as well as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    In God We Still Trust

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    In America, there are those of us who Still Trust In God, as we honor Him he will take care of us. Ideas came from other contributors to sermoncentral.com

    In God we still trust Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths. The Declaration of Independence declares that all people “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ