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Rejoicing In Our Fathers

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 21, 2004

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Four groups of fathers to celebrate this Father’s Day.

Proverbs 29:3 Rejoicing in Our Fathers Woodlawn Baptist Church June 20, 2004 Introduction I realize I don’t have much time this morning, but I came across a Father’s Thesaurus yesterday (from a sermon by Jeff Strite) and just had to share some of the excerpts from it. I want you ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:3

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2004

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Once we win people, we need to help them grow in Christ. Paul speaks of how he shared the gospel with people. We can gain insights as to what we can do to help each other grow!

INTRODUCTION • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when we get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

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A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006

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From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Salt?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006

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A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Jesus talking aobut what kind of life a Christian needs to live

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Mark 9:38-50 "Are you Salt?" 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of One

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2003

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The power of one individual to significantly impact the many. The key:burying one’s self in favor of others for Christ’s sake.

The Power of One The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

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Chances are your "perfect Christmas" will have some interruptions.

Christmas In The Real World Series Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 1 of 3 December 1, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show clips of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation *No perfect Christmas speech *Grandma saying grace *National ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God Who Gives Us The Victory Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 10, 2003

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This sermon is about the victory that God gives to His children in the battles that they face in their lives and highlights the following namely 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION

THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION THE MESSAGE THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Edge Of Greatness

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003

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Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Slay A Giant

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

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Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-49

Denomination: Baptist

Corporate Prayer-Care

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007

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Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love: The Greatest Power In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 29, 2007

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Of all the spirtual gifts, the Apostle Paul tells us that the greatest is love.

Love: The Greatest Power in the World I Corinthians 13:1-13 January 28, 2007 As I begin this sermon today, I am admittedly stepping out on what some might perceive as thin ice. I have Christian brothers and sisters who will vehemently disagree with much of what I am going to say. But this is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Off The Bench...into The Game

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2007

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This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.

Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005

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Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Philip – The Penny Drops Eventually Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

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When it comes to sharing the Gospel we don’t need to have all the answers. We just need to be willing to invite not-yet-believers to “Come and See”.

Message John 1:43-46 Philip – the penny drops … eventually We all know that sharing the Gospel and telling others about Jesus is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. After His resurrection Jesus commanded the eleven to go and make disciples … baptising them and teaching them to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

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