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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Whole Armor

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    God has designed and has given us a Whole Armor. God wants to give His Strength and courage to every believer.

    WEARING THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, BE STRONG in the Lord, and in The POWER OF HIS MIGHT. 11. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12. For we wrestle not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,570 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    War And The Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

    Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul George avatar

    The Lord's Care For Jerusalem

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel.

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel. The burden of the word of the Lord is a prediction. It is like a weight that will be pressed upon the people, and will be very pressing to all the enemies of Israel, like the talent of lead in chapter five verses seven and eight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Lose Your Life And Win

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    The key to happiness is not to hold on, but to let go, of life and let Jesus take over.

    Lose your life and Win Cornwall/Montreal July 9, 2005 Can you hold on and lose what you’re trying to hold? Can it slip away from you, even while you hold on harder? Can you let go and win what it is you want to hold onto? According to Jesus, the answer is ‘yes’ to each of these questions, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unknown God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

    Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bridgette Nevils Gloster avatar

    It Ain't Over

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 55,042 views

    NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

    Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Leaning On The Top Of His Staff

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,612 views

    Jacob worshipped God leaning on the top of his staff at the end of his life. What does that mean to you and I? Do we have a staff to lean upon?

    LEANING ON THE TOP OF HIS STAFF By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 1 Samuel 17:40, Psalms 23:4, Exodus 12:11-12, 2 Kings 4:29-34, and primary verse – Hebrews 11:21 Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    A look at the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Seven Deadly Sins Delivered on March 1, 2006 Ash Wednesday By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Daniel 9:3-5 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Jude: Now For The Bad News Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,874 views

    The little post-card falls into three sections: the purpose (3-4), the problem (5-19), the prescription or response to the problem (20-23). Vs 24-25 is an added postscript of praise that neatly ties the entire note together.

    Through the New Testament 06 Now for the Bad News Jude Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t always be upbeat, positive, and encouraging. The faith is about Good News. However, sometimes you have to talk about bad news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Cook avatar

    A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

    Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Creating Community In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

    The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The God Delusion?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    Jesus is Lord, not a legend, a liar or a lunatic.

    Since Christmas is in the air, we will resume our series on “Our Best Life Now” next year, which is just a month from now. Second, I will have a different preaching approach this morning. Instead of a verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible which I usually do, I would present a topical defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

    Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational