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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,911 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Real Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,624 views

    "An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

    "An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Tunnel Vision

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    When we focus on Jesus, we see him as our Example, our Executor and our Eternity.

    Tunnel Vision Hebrews 3:1-14 Intro: How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who the best free throw shooter in the world is? According to sports illustrated, the guys name is Tom Amberly and he set the record back in 1994. Tom was a foot doctor. In 1994 this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Putting Off The Old

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,466 views

    Living as children of light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him; • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat; • It was ripped and fit only for the bin. • So my friend offered the tramp his coat; • The tramp took it but to my friends surprise; • Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    Our present hope can only be found by again pledging our allegiance to the Lamb of God.

    INTRO Two Hundred and Thirty Four years ago this day our founding fathers – and the great men and women of the 13 Colonies, declared loudly to King George their intention to live as a free people under the flag of a new nation – a nation rooted upon the Freedoms found in God through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Zacch Olorunnipa avatar

    The Why And How To Arise And Shine

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 379,937 views

    As explained in this sermon, the first two words of Isaiah 6O:1, ARISE, SHINE constitute God's divine plan and command meant to tranform lives for better, and how to actualize this transformation by connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and

    THE WHY AND HOW TO ARISE AND SHINE Text: Isaiah 60: 1- 7 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa "1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 5,732 views

    Jesus staked His entire reputation on the Resurrection. If it didn’t happen, everything that Jesus said and did is open to question. Easter is not about a crime against an innocent man, it is about a claim -- a claim so spectacular and so crucial that it

    Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Mark 16:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:17 An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Leper's Thanks Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,883 views

    EVEN WHEN OTHERS WHO GET BLESSED, DO NOT STOP TO PRAISE AND THANK THE LORD, WE DO-----RIGHT?

    A LEPER’S THANKS 11-27-11 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 17:11-17 INTRODUCTION: Most folks never ask or wonder where their preacher gets his sermons or just how he gets his message from THE LORD! Here is a simple illustration on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Crowns Of The Bible

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,507 views

    This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

    The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Two Masters Of Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,279 views

    After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

    ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Who Am I, & Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Second Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2020
     | 5,864 views

    We all know what the first sign of Jonah is, which is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Is there a second sign?

    The Second Sign of Jonah: A Study on Jesus’ use of the Prophet Jonah Matthew 12:39-41; Matthew 16:1-4; Matthew 16:17: Luke 11:29-32; John 1:42; John 21:15 Jonah was an Old Testament prophet who lived nearly 800 years before Christ, which makes him the earliest of the Minor prophets. The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Aligning Our World

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    Today's message is about our getting our world aligned with God.

    Getting Spiritually Aligned “Aligning Our World” Matthew 23:25-26 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7AVjDChB!NnBfY-_t5BH_nMlO6KZXZ-vh5L6p8o9kVit6gAdVSHY} A very influential leader would often use Christian vernacular in his public speeches. He talked about how the blessing of the Almighty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Nolte avatar

    God's Highway

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 1, 2018
     | 8,832 views

    Compares life to a trip on God's Highway

    “God’s Highway” Matthew 7:13-14 David P. Nolte Sometimes it is refreshing to get off the major highways and onto the back roads which, many times, in the past, were the major highways. Going to Eugene via Hwy 99 may be slower but once in a while, it’s fun. Life is in many ways like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Drought Of Dry Eyes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,712 views

    Worse than any drought that has ever touched the earth is the drought that has stricken the church (the drought of dry eyes)

    Elijah calls for a meeting with Ahab: because of the sins of Ahab and the nation of Israel (God at the prayer of Elijah had shut up the heavens and there had been a 3 and a half year drought. DROUGHT = dryness, emptiness, famine, desolation, destruction, death Ahab the king of Israel meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal