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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Solitude Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2010
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    1) The Straining from a lack of Solitude (1 Kings 19:1-4), 2) The Strengthening from Solitude (1 Kings 19:5-8), 3) The Searching from Solitude (1 Kings 19:9-14), &, 4) The Sending from Solitude (1 Kings 19:15-18)

    With the conclusion of the Olympics and Paralympics, one of the most trying adjustments that athletes and spectators alike claim is an emptiness after the games. With such preparation and excitement, it really means a change of gears for people. Likewise, the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2020
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    In Acts 26:16-32, we see how one can turn “From Darkness to Light” beginning from: 1) The Appearing of Light (Acts 26:16–18), 2) Proclaiming the Light (Acts 26:19–23) and 3) 3) Persevering in the Light (Acts 26:24-32)

    Acts 26:16–32 16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, 17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Resume Of A Real Christian Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
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    Before Paul became a Christian, he was full of energy for the wrong thing, but once he was tamed and changed by Jesus Christ, he used his energy for the right cause. Three ways Paul was changed by Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Today I’m starting a verse-by-verse message series of the book of Romans. It will probably take us a couple of years. We are going to take a journey through this wonderful book over the next couple of years. This book has really changed history. If you have ever been to St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018
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    A study in the book of 1 Kings 15: 1 – 34

    1 Kings 15: 1 – 34 Seeing life through God’s Eyes 15 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Validation Of The Transformation

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003
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    Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

    “Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Treat A New Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002
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    New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

    HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Odds Are Against You

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 29, 2002
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    When God gets involved, words such as "likely" and "unlikely" don’t apply.

    (Note: the title comes from a message by Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) What are the odds of the Cleveland Browns playing in the Super Bowl this year? They’re about 1-in-15, according to the Las Vegas bookmakers, with a 1-in-20 chance of actually winning the big game. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Speaks Through The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010
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     | 4,604 views

    Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the third in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today

    How Jesus Speaks Through the Supernatural Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today September 5, 2010 Today’s message is a 2 parter. This morning, I just want to give you the introduction and maybe a little more (depending on time), and then next week we’ll finish up…so I hope you plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Getting That Second Wind Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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     | 17,293 views

    How to deal with weariness and discouragement-using Elijah as an example the process of renewal is discussed.

    Getting that Second Wind (Fifty Days of Consecration #8) 1 Kings 19:1-18[1] 05-08-05 How many of you know what it means for a runner to get his second wind? I’m not enough of a runner to know much about the experience first hand. But I’m told that there comes a point when the runner feels like ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Living With A Ministry Outlook

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 3,473 views

    Pulpit drama monologue as if Naaman the Syrian were reporting his healing. God’s gifts are free, contrary to what Gehazi thought.

    It’s incredible. Truly remarkable. That I should look this good, after all I have been through. Maybe you wouldn’t understand. You did not see what I looked like only yesterday. Leprosy! I had leprosy! Great scabs on my skin. Whitish blotches here and there. Horrible sores, everywhere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,545 views

    A sermon examining the primary focus of our ministry.

    Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset Galatians 2:1-10 After a town-wide revival had concluded, three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Presbyterian preacher said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission To Our Leaders

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 13, 2019
     | 3,415 views

    God has a good purpose for us all and this is why He places leaders in our Nations and the leaders are all supposed to be led by God, so that we can live in peace.

    When I asked the Holy Spirit what He wanted to write on Sermon Central. I was very surprised when He gave me this topic about the leaders in government. This simply means to us that God knows and cares about us and wants the best for us in our various countries where we reside or where we came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Who Am I? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    Who am I? answering the question from the Bible and not from our emotions, nor from the world

    Who am I? 2 Corinthians 5 verse 17 Some of you are old enough to remember the group The Who and their song ‘Who are you?’ It got an airing at Live 8 recently. If you were asked “Who are you?” how would you answer? You could give your name but you are more than your name. You could say what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Smell Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 39,502 views

    Why would God tell Israel that their sins had denied them the blessings He wanted to give?

    (Children’s song, tho’ it can be read to a good effect as well as sung if you know the tune) Well I stuck my head in a little skunk’s hole And the Lil’ skunk said, "Well bless my soul, Get it out, get it out... remove it." Well I didn’t get it out and the lil’ skunk said "If you don’t get it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare To Follow

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,641 views

    How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

    Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

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