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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

    I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impossible Made Possible (An Easter Sunday Family Service) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,723 views

    Our God is the God of the possible and the impossible. We all need to take the time to think about who He is & what He means to us.

    Luke 24:1-12 (New International Version) KIDS TALK *** KIDS TALK Possible / impossible *** Can a fish live out of water? (Some fish can survive for up to several days and can breathe air or just absorb it through their skin) Can a person get younger instead of older? Can you breathe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2013
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     | 11,409 views

    Taking a look at some of the events during Jesus' crucifixion.

    AT THE CROSS John 19:17-27 1) On the road to Golgotha (17-18). “Carrying his own cross” Other gospel accounts mention that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus. This isn’t a contradiction. Jesus started out carrying his own cross but along the way he, being unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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     | 20,003 views

    It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

    One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blindness & Light

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 37,876 views

    Who is blind and has sight in the story of Jesus healing the blind man?

    A recent article reported, “The blind will be able to see the light with a new bionic eye implant which is said to be available within 2 years. The development of the bionic eye will at last restore blind people’s sight. The prototype high tech implant will be fitted to approx 50 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013
     | 4,306 views

    1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Rude Awakening Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,021 views

    Boaz had a "rude awakening" when he found Ruth at his feet on the winnowing floor. She had a need and Boaz was the answer to her need. In the same way, God meets our need for a redeemer.

    A Rude Awakening Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION Life is sometimes filled with “rude awakenings.” Illus. – I remember a newspaper story of a man whose bedroom faced a curve in a road that went by his house. He had a rude awakening one night when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Who I Am: Discovering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020
     | 13,999 views

    This series looks at the I am statements of Jesus in the book of John. Discover the character of Jesus

    I am really excited as we start this new series. In the gospel of John, Jesus makes numerous I am statements throughout the book, as we go through this series, we will look at the meaning of each statement as we learn more about the character of our savior and Lord. In the Bible, both Old and New ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Old Paths And New Paths Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 23, 2020
     | 15,004 views

    Peter wrote that we are to forsake the old paths and follow a new path.

    Old and New Paths 1 Peter 1:13-16 • What is the therefore, there for? • I found this in a daily devotional book: • I remember reading years ago about an incident that occurred on the coast. • A young man was driving his sports car along a road near the sea. • He had driven it many times. • It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Fear

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 5, 2020
     | 5,541 views

    Jesus died so that we can be free from fear and live a life of peace.

    I asked the Holy Spirit about what He wanted to write on Sermon central. And I heard this in my spirit, do not fear and i got excited about this topic. In this times that we are in so many are actually living in fear. Fear of today, fear of tomorrow and just having a fearful heart. And it's no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hungry For Him Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    Matthew 5:6 is an essential element of being a follower of Jesus Christ. It is as non-negotiable as faith in Christ (5:3), repenting of sin (5:4), and submitting to God’s will (5:5) which is basically what He’s talked about thus far.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: HUNGRY FOR HIM MATTHEW 5:6 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… Abby Making Chicken Parmesan (p) https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaWeissman/about I think it was about 2 weeks ago that my daughter Abby said that she wanted to make dinner and wanted to make a recipe she saw on a Youtube ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,825 views

    Without question…we are all called to be good-stewards of the time God has given us. BUT…we’re called to be more than managers of our time. We are specifically called to REDEEM the time.

    I’d like you to imagine with me…that your bank account has just been credited with $1440. And let’s imagine that this happens every single day. No balance is allowed to be carried over from one day to the next. The entire balance is deleted each evening. What would you do? Hopefully…you’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Into The Storm Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 6,186 views

    This morning, we are going to see a prophet try to run away from God. And we will see God pursue Jonah with a storm. At the end of this section, the story gets a bit fishy.

    In the Storm (Jonah 1:4-17) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-08-19 A Whale of a Storm This past week, Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas as a category 5 storm. Then it stalled. It just sat still over the Bahamas for more than. 24 hours as hurricane force winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    Following Christ’s message is essential, but we have to be cautious not to become what he was preaching against.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 7:1-23 Following Christ’s message is essential, but we have to be cautious not to become what he was preaching against. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Since the opening words of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus turned the world of His audience upside down with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Cheatin' Heart

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 12, 2020
     | 6,153 views

    We guard our heart by obeying God's Word.

    Your Cheatin’ Heart is a song written and recorded in 1952 by country music singer and songwriter Hank Williams. However, the song was released after his death in 1953. Your Cheatin’ Heart is considered one of the greatest songs of country music. The song is a slow ballad, telling an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist