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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Were You Ready?

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
     | 3,985 views

    When the big blackout hit, were you ready? Are you ready for God’s next move?

    Were you Ready? I was going to preach a different sermon today, but the events of the recent blackout combined with an experience I had during it, led me to change my topic for this Sunday. As it is, it will also permit me to do a lot more research on the topic I had originally planned. I don¡¦t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trading The Superficial For The Substantial

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    A sermon all about choices and sacrifice. Are you hungry for the spices of life or the corn of the Kingdom?

    TRADING THE SUPERFICIAL FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL TEXT: Genesis 43:1-2; 43:11-12 Genesis 43:1-2 KJV And the famine was sore in the land. [2] And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food. Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Prevent A Church Split Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Closer

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    Beginning in Genesis, we take a trip through the Bible, to examine a theme that runs throughout. . . no matter where you are in your spiritual life, GOD WANTS CLOSER! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    GOD WANTS CLOSER Please open your Bibles to Genesis ch. 3, and you will need to keep your Bibles open for this sermon, for I will be referring to quite a number of Scriptures. INTRODUCTION We are just about 2 months into a new year. How many of you made New Year’s Resolutions this year? Anyone? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Matter Of Uriah

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,792 views

    This message deals with the vast responsibility of those who are in spiritual leadership.

    The Matter of Uriah 2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father/Son Story Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

    A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Believe

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

    Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Death Of Conviction

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,253 views

    When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

    2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Relationships For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 6,990 views

    We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.

    This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thursday – “sleepy Heads” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    Choosing between a life of freedom or indifference.

    Thursday – “Sleepy Heads” (Matthew 26:36-46) 4th in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: “A man finally went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor examined him carefully, then called the patient’s wife into his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Great Donkey Chase Caper

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,421 views

    When God sends us on a donkey chase, sovereignty prevails.

    1 Samuel 9:1-5 KJV Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. [2] And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ’s Strategy For A Soul Winning Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,198 views

    God has a plan for every Christian to help win people to Jesus. Today we will look at the big picture: four keys that will lead to L.I.F.E.

    Christ’s Strategy for a Soul Winning Church John 13 34-35 (plus multiple Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 7, 2010 *Are you saved this morning? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? -- Aren’t you glad? (Just give me a smile.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise Woman Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 58,687 views

    A Biblical view of the woman’s role

    THE WISE WOMAN OF GOD "Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish plucks it down with her hands" Proverbs 14:1 As the end of the age draws near, Satan’s assault on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Post-Baptismal Life - Epiphany 1 Year C

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,583 views

    Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true identity and mission as a child of God

    Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, 15-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalms 29 Theme: Post Baptismal Life Proposition: Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Failure Isn't Final

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,627 views

    The resurrection is my guarantee that failure isn’t final

    ENGAGE Although I’m not one to look back a lot, there are certainly some things in my life that I would have done differently, knowing what I know now. • After nearly 41 years, I’m really grateful for my marriage and I can’t imagine ever being married to anyone else. But as I look back, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist