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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Man's Way Vs God's Way

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,982 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Jesus rebuke of Peter

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Matthew 16:21-28 "Man’s Way vs God’s Way" 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Do You Know You Are Saved?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    I want us to look at Acts 9:1-19 today and look at the conversion of Saul and see if we truly can know if we are saved.

    HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE SAVED? ACTS 9:1-19 I would like to take a look at Saul’s conversion experience in Acts 9 this morning to help us answer a basic question that people sometimes have when they are Christians. The question is: How do I know I am saved? Can I be sure? Saul became saved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Honest View Of Yourself

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    How To Impress God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 178 ratings
     | 51,594 views

    We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

    There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Following The Shepherd Part 4 Of 6

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,238 views

    Some feel they are better than others. They don’t hurt people, lead a good life and don’t break the rules. Comparing ourselves to “others” we might think we might look pretty righteous.

    Following the Shepherd Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Slaying Giants

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

    Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    This is a practical Communion sermon dramatically demonstrating how the Passover elements were used by Jesus to establish the memorial we call The Lord’s Supper.

    (An adaptation of the sermon of the same title by Pat Cook on www.SermonCentral.com) Luke 22:19 Preparation: Choir comes down after singing. Soloist is prepared to sing "Broken and Spilled Out" later. Have table uncovered and set for Seder with Unity Napkin and four cups of wine. Have enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweet Bitterness From God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

    “Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Successfully Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 20,427 views

    A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Always There

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 39,037 views

    Whereever you are, whatever you are going through, God is always there.

    God Is Always There (Faith) Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? [8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. God is everywhere! Wherever we are, whatever our situation, God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Joys Of Spilling Your Guts Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 21, 2011
     | 4,395 views

    Exposition of Ps 32 regarding confession of sin to God and others

    Text: Psalm 32, Title: The Joy of Spilling Your Guts, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/20/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Driver: Yeah, I’ll bet he told you I was speeding, too. Commentators two reasons for the absence of “confession” 1) Independence and privacy 2) Perfectionism and guilt b/c ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Can't Help Remembering Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2011
     | 6,562 views

    Is it possible to alter our memory cycles? When you can't hep remembering, what can you do?

    “Xtreme Faith: When You Can’t Help Remembering” 1 Sam. 7:2-13 Why is it that the things I want to forget I remember and the things I want to remember I forget? It has something to do with the fact that the negative and painful are often more powerful than the positive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

    Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does The Lord Want From Me?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    So, what does the Lord want from us? Nothing. He’s done everything and continues to do much for us. God isn’t like that impossible boss or teacher; he’s a loving Father who graciously provided salvation for us. That knowledge will lead us to stop mutterin

    Did you ever have a teacher or a boss for whom you just couldn’t seem to do anything right? I had an art teacher like that. Now I admit, art is not something that I especially excel at but I did always try my best. In spite of my efforts, this teacher never seemed to be satisfied with any of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Free

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

    Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational