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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Preaching The Word, A Worthy Vocation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,814 views

    Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a world filled with bad news, opposition, criticism, and deception is not easy. But a healing word is needed in a broken world.

    Sermon – Preaching the Word, a Worthy Vocation 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV) “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.” Introduction – ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

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    Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 1,222 views

    This sermon explores our spiritual warfare, guiding us to discern truth from deception, fortify ourselves with God's Word, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, beloved brethren, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love and grace. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as humble recipients of God's mercy, seeking to understand His ...read more

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    Check Your Motive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,712 views

    Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

    Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,809 views

    Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anti-Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    Who is the "Man of Lawlessness" and when will he appear? What should we as Christians do in response?

    In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians he concentrated on the timing of Jesus’ return - and that believers were not lost in some transporter buffer error - but would actually precede those that remain alive. But no sooner had the postman delivered that letter and it was read - that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

    Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The World Seems Bigger Than God

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    To encourage the reader to apply God’s word when the world appears to be bigger than God

    WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS BIGGER THAN GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/09/2008AM I John 4:1-4 I want to talk again about applying God’s word to our lives. We’ve been talking about searching the scriptures for the answers to questions we have today as well as solutions to the problems we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,617 views

    Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mirrors

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

    20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Point?

    Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,306 views

    Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

    October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,641 views

    Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

    “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Illusion That Jesus Was Powerless Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 31, 2017
     | 3,162 views

    Jesus appeared to be powerless during His arrest and betrayal at the hands of Judas; however, that was only an illusion!

    A ROYAL NATIVITY Luke 2:1-18 When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was still to arise out of the stock of Jacob, though not yet (Numbers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For That Friday Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,697 views

    "Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

    1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,160 views

    Christ is imminently knowable, not just as he appeared in the flesh, but in his innermost character and as ultimate Truth.

    Note 1: This sermon can be used as a companion sermon to "Knowing God," which is also posted on Sermon Central. They are not redundant, and may be used separately or presented on consecutive occasions. Note 2: I have developed some simple PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ