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  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    How Does Your Christianity Taste?

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,662 views

    In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

    How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Gilford avatar

    The Me, Myself, And I Syndrome

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 13,175 views

    This sermon addresses the need for accountability

    Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shrek -- Ugliness Series

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    The movie ‘Shrek’ is about ugliness. By ‘ugly’, I don’t just mean appearance, I mean something about them makes them unattractive to others, made fun of by others, don’t like about themselves, makes them feel inferior. Prayer: Father, we lift ou

    Shrek Introduction (before movie). Read –Phi 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus, To whom, though himself in the form of God, it did not seem that to take for oneself was to be like God; But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men; And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,128 views

    This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

    Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Good Looking

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    Six places to look as we examine ourselves

    1 Corinthians 11:28 Good Looking I adapted this sermon from "Christ Our Focus" by Ralph Andrus (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=103326) Introduction A. A special pair of shades that can deliver the gift of sight. Called “Argus” — named after the mythological Greek god who had 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • jarrod bottley avatar

    Holding On To Heaven, When Hell Is On Your Back!

    Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    This sermon was written to elaborate on how when you are trying your best to be a christian and live up to the true creed of being Christ like, but Satan always attacks you and provokes you to do otherwise. But Greater is He who is in me than he that is i

    Look at your neighbor and say, "Neighbor, I hope that you came to praise God. Empty your mind of worldly things and put your mind on Heavenly things and give me a high five because i am ready to be blessed!" The setting here is at the Sea of Galilee, a lake only eight miles wide. The lake is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Jesus And Candy Canes Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    This message uses a simple candy cane to communicate the gospel and shows how a symbol like this can be used to evangelize others.

    According to legend there was a candy maker who wanted to invent a candy that was a witness to Christ. First of all, he used a hard candy because Christ is the rock of ages. This hard candy was shaped so that it would resemble a “J” for Jesus or, turned upside down, a shepherd’s staff. He made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witnesses To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,800 views

    How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

    Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Have You Heard Of The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    To show what the Holy Spirit is and what He wants to do in our lives.

    -This morning is Pentecost Sunday -The day when we think on the coming of the Holy Spirit in great power on the believers gathered in the upper room, as presented in Acts 2 -We, as a Wesleyan denomination take special significance in the working of the Holy Spirit -We believe strongly in entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Godly Leaders

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010
     | 4,219 views

    The church needs leaders that are willing to be Godly.

    Asserting Leadership p. 312 Ill. Unl. Who’s the King of the Jungle? Bosses and Leaders- A boss creates fear, a leader creates confidence. Bossism creates resentment, leadership breeds enthusiasm. A boss says, “I”, a leaders says, “We”. A bosses fixes blame, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Addison avatar

    The Compelling Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    Sharing the gospel is a struggle for most christians. But why? This sermon will explain three of the most compelling reasons why we share our faith. These motivations will stir us on in our mission.

    The Compelling Gospel 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 I recently heard a preacher say, “If the church building burned down tonight, then the church would wake up tomorrow.” That is a powerful statement. We respond well to a crisis. We become motivated and do amazing things. Why then do we not share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Jesus Christ Our Rock

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 40,155 views

    We must learn to trust Christ for all our needs. Stand on and with him in all our trials.

    JESUS CHRIST OUR ROCK Text : 1st Cor : 10 : 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. We are looking for something special to help keep us strong and stable in our lives. We tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Bring Your Gift To Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    The wise men brought their gifts to baby Jesus. What do we bring Him?

    Matthew 2:11 – And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Background: Herod was upset over all the talk about a new king being born. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Mysterious Text

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,826 views

    ! Peter 3 is a mysterious text , despite the mysterious-ness of the text there is things we can learn such as what his death removed and his resurrection accomplished.

    The Mysterious text 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today’s Reading alludes to several things The text alludes to Christ Death Christ’s Resurrection Christ’s Ascension, Alludes to Noah, the Ark, and the Flood Text even alludes to Baptism ,This reading also alludes to a mysterious passage Jesus descends to hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    It Will Come To Pass

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,169 views

    I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not

    It will com e to pass. I heard of a Pastor who asks his congregation a question. He asks, in your time of trials and discouragement, what is your favorite scripture in the Bible that gives you strength and encouragement? A young man said, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist