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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Mature Faith

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

    My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Time For Change

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,813 views

    What Jesus did called for change, not reform.

    Luke 6:12-26 Time for Change Woodlawn Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    To Anticipate Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

    I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

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    Climbing The Staircase To Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    This sermon defines the struggle we all face, and encourages people to PRESS ON! The climb toward Spiritual Greatness is for the ambitious.

    One typical morning, a respectable, casually dressed man in his mid 50’s got up and headed to work with his usual brief case in his usual Lexus. On this particular morning however, he arrived with a beautiful woman, who was not his wife. When he pulled up to his usual parking space and got out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Family Resemblance

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,510 views

    Our position in the family of God produces three results.

    Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 3:1-3 Family Resemblance Introduction Last Sunday morning we had a child dedication here at Shiloh. Rick and Stephanie Hill dedicated their daughter Kayla. George and Allison Flick dedicated their daughter Hanna. And Lance and Nikki Seesholtz dedicated their son Eli. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,840 views

    Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

    When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    77 Words From A Hot Place

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 24,543 views

    A sermon using the recent craze with the number 7-7-7, and the massive heat wave which is currently gripping much of the country. If you are looking for a timely sermon... this is it! The 3-points for this sermon were borrowed from sermon discovered on a

    Introduction: My sisters and brothers, there are two phenomena, or two significant headlines that have captured the attention of people across the country recently and I’d like to use them phenomena as a foundation for today’s sermon. The first phenomena that made headlines was the date: July ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Once Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 57,207 views

    What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

    OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank You Mom

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,084 views

    Today is the day when everyone in this country celebrates this special date by recognizing the crucial role that all mothers play.

    Today is the day that has been designated in this country as mother’s day. Today is the day when everyone in this country celebrates this special date by recognizing the crucial role that all mothers play. In reality the role that mothers plays is very frequently underestimated or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Source Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

    Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Live Out Your Dash Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,814 views

    This sermon is part 1 of the introduction to a sermon series based on the book One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook

    TITLE: Living out your Dash (Intro. To One Month to Live) Text: John 10:10, James 4:14 Date: 5/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church This I Memorial Day weekend, the weekend every year where we remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed while fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Pattern Of This Age Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,519 views

    In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Weeding Out The Kingdom"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,721 views

    This sermon deals with the parable of the Wheat and the Tares.

    “Weeding Out the Kingdom” Starting with last Sabbath, we have begun a series of sermons dealing with what have become known as the “Kingdom Parables” of Christ. Out of the eight parables that we will be featuring over the coming weeks, Jesus himself only explained two, the parable of the sower and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Christian Mind (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,103 views

    This sermon examines the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 28,085 views

    A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

    Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church