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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Death Is Not The End

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,212 views

    Jesus interrupted a funeral procession to bring life from death. Jesus deals with our universal human problem of sin and death once and for all at the cross. We no longer have to fear death. For the believer, it's but a passing from this world to the next

    Luke 7:11-17 Death is Not the End Today’s story is a shocker in many ways. If you have ever lost anyone to death—and many of you have—you may experience a little jealousy with today’s story. You may wonder why Jesus didn’t interrupt your loved one’s memorial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    From Goodness To Going

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,491 views

    Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

    I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Wilson avatar

    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    This sermon is based on the clip from Facing the Giants. It’s deals with vision and whole-hearted commitment. You can get the clip from SermonSpice.com (http://www.sermonspice.com/videos/2488/wholehearted/).

    Facing the Giants Introduction Proverbs 29:18 What is vision: the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: prophetic vision; the vision of an entrepreneur. Key questions --Why do you get up every day? --What keeps you going through tough times? --What motivates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 25, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,407 views

    This is part of The Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart." In this sermon we look at 3 aspects of having a pure heart and a 3 part test to determine whether we have such a heart.

    Sermon on the Mount “A Matter of the Heart” Matthew 5:8 Americans are increasingly concerned with purity. We want pure water to drink, pure air to breathe, and pure food to eat. But as important as clean air, pure water, and pure food are, there’s a purity that we overlook, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Comeback From Covid 19 #2

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    As we reopen churches from Covid 19 we will see that life has changed and that opinions wildly differ on the issues. Romans 14 deals with similar food fights that have erupted in the church and how to solve them

    The difference between us #2 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Last week we read about it. We’re going to read about it again. A food fight that erupted in the Bible that threaten the split apart a church. Romans (ESV) 14:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 6,155 views

    Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unintentional

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,883 views

    We like to excuse many of our actions as “only mistakes” and “no big deal”. But God sees things differently as He speaks to us about our unintentional sins.

    Unintentional Numbers 15:17-31 Everyone is familiar with the statement of Steve Urkle, “Did I do that?” after unintentionally creating havoc. We have all heard someone say, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it" or "Forgive me, I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to..." We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love So Amazing

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 30, 2015
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     | 8,577 views

    To establish that the love of God is so amazing we are incapable of fully understanding it. This lesson deals with a love that is so great; so generous; and so gracious; that one cannot ignore or reject it, once fully known and understood.

    Outline. 1. A Love So Great 2. A Love So Generous 3. A Love So Gracious Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing, a love so amazing. It is described by some as a love indescribable, incomprehensive and that pass finding out. It is a love that is “so great, so generous and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Brewster avatar

    Offences, Offenders And The Offended

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    Define some key terms to help with our understanding of what they are, examine what an offence cycle looks like and lastly discover the first offender present in our lives and how to deal with him appropriately.

    Offenders, Offences and the Offended 2Cor. 6:3-7 Introduction: It has happened to all of us at one time or another where someone has done something, said something or maybe even heard something that has offended us. Some of us have been so offended where we shut ourselves down and have decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Christianity And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,467 views

    Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may be hard to sit here without tears running down your face. Others of you are struggling in your marriage and sec

    Christian and Divorce Matthew 19:1-10 How many of you have been touched by divorce, either yourself or through a family member or friend? Raise your hands. Divorce is a near universal experience as pervasive as it has become. Some of you are still dealing with the pains of divorce. For some, it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Handling Offences And Conflicts In Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 60 views

    Jesus acknowledged that offences would come, but He also gave us practical steps for dealing with them. Ministry is about relationships—between us and God, and between us and others. If these relationships are not properly maintained, the work of God can be hindered.

    HANDLING OFFENCES AND CONFLICTS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18, James 1:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Offences and conflicts are inevitable in life, and especially within ministry. When people of different ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Harrell avatar

    The Go Mentality #1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    Instead of the Go mentality, Jonah had a no mentality. This sermon deals with the church’s stubborn resistance to go to those that are different then us. Featured as part of the message is Barna’s report on the state of the church. We must recover the "go

    The Jonah Files #1 - The "GO" mentality Let me take you back 2800 years ago to a strip of land in the middle east. This was the Promised Land. This was the land given to God’s people to do God’s work. A very peculiar, once in the Bible kind of incident took place that speaks to us and where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Beginnings

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    The beginning of a pastoral charge - where do we begin?

    Sermon Title: Beginnings Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Date: July 6, 2003 - AM Context of Scripture: As I prayed about where to begin my messages in this new charge that the Lord has called me to, I was drawn to the book of beginnings. What a better spot to begin looking at the Word together as a body of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Handling Life’s Stresses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

    Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Mixed Metaphors Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    3 of 5 messages in Colossians. This message deals with spiritual growth and the source of spiritual strength. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer.

    Life 101 Deeply Rooted Mixed Metaphors In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul mixes several metaphors in order to describe the process of spiritual growth: Many commentators believe that this is the theme of the entire book, sort of like the hinge point of Colossians. Spiritual progress is an orderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ