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  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Deal Or No Deal?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
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     | 5,496 views

    Christianity is the greatest deal on earth

    Deal or no Deal? Romans 6:22-23 Read Romans 6:22-23 Do you remember the show "Let’s Make a Deal"? It was one of the most popular game shows of its day Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, But along with each gift came a chance to gamble; Gamble on turning that gift into much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,627 views

    Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

    MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Armor Of God

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,633 views

    We must be prepared at all times and not allow evil to get into our lives. We need God’s truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, sword of the Spirit and salvation to fight off any evil that we encounter.

    Ephesians 6:10 – 18 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Perilous Times Require Powerful Believers” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,913 views

    Continue in the things which you have learned.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 24 & 2 TIM 3 1. There are a few things we notice about time… • #1 Time just marches on… #2 – Time stops for no one. • And #3 - Things HAVE CHANGED over the years. Consider that… IN 1980 when the first Walkman’s came out there were $169! Now? Free Promotions When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Deliverance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2010
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     | 3,048 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of our Deliverance. But when does Deliverance die? 5 assumptions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

    The DEATH of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-47 Need: To grasp the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross & thus to wrest the Easter season from the confines of secular thinking. Mk. 9:30-32—“Then they departed from there & passed through Galilee, & He did not want anyone to know it. For He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Resurrected Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    Philippians 3:7-11. What does it mean to know the power of the resurrection rather than merely knowing about it? Find out from the Apostle Paul...

    KNOWING THE RESURRECTED CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 [INTRODUCTION] - We've all heard stories of people who have found out that they possess an item of tremendous worth and value that they thought was worthless. We are fascinated when we watch a program like Antiques Roadshow and see a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Have It If You’re Willing To Stretch For It

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 78 ratings
     | 64,096 views

    There is nothing really out of reach for the child of God, but there are some things that you have to stretch for to get.

    You can have it (if) you’re willing to stretch God has put a word in my spirit for the body of Christ, and I must prophesy to any one with ears to hear: God is setting his people free. You say But Pastor, I’m a child of God. Yes you may be a child of God and yet be bound, (bound by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,651 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With No Regrets At The End Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    God enables us to live so as to have no regrets at our last day.

    Scripture Introduction Frank Sinatra sings with bravado: And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…. I’ve lived a life that’s full; I traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets I’ve had a few, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… Mankind Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    God humbles and gives great hope to mankind, created in his image.

    Scripture Introduction “There are one hundred and ninety-three living species of monkeys and apes. One hundred and ninety-two of them are covered with hair. The exception is the naked ape…homo sapiens.” So wrote Zoologist Desmond Morris in his effort to analyze human behavior through the actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    Can a person who was saved be lost?

    Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Successful Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,365 views

    Evangelism does NOT have to be complicated, it is actually very simple... and simple is better and better is more successful!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 16, 2010 Date Preached: April 18, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Evangelism 101 – A Series on Obedience Sermon Title: Successful Evangelism – Make it Personal! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-23 [NLT] Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Hanging Out With The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,643 views

    The Holy Spirit fills, equips and transforms us for service.

    HANGING OUT WITH THE PROPHETS There is an old legend of a certain guide that lived in the desert and who never lost his way. He carried with him a homing pigeon with a very fine cord attached to one of its legs. When in doubt as to which path to take, he threw the bird into the air. The pigeon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Luke avatar

    You Can Clearly See It Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Churches that have it have a God-given, God-inspired vision.

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Last week, we started a new series called, “IT: Finding It, Keeping It, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    An Indispensable Resurrection

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,314 views

    The Corinthian’s faith was founded upon the fact of Jesus’ resurrection & thus is our Christian faith. Why is the resurrection indispensable to the Christian faith? A Dispensable resurrection yields a....

    An INDISPENSABLE RESURRECTION—1Corinthians 15:12-19 The Corinthian’s faith was founded upon the fact of Jesus’ resurrection. The Christian faith is founded upon Jesus’ resurrection. Why is Christian faith grounded in the resurrection? OR.... Why is the resurrection key/central/indispensable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist