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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Let Jesus Do The Evaluation

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 24, 2018
     | 2,849 views

    Only the King can really assess your life's impact.

    On Jan 1, 2019, I will have been a contributor to Sermon Central for 19 years. Sigh, almost everything I think about has been for decades or decades ago. Some days, I feel like a dinosaur and other days I am Caleb who was just as strong after forty years in the desert as when he started. (Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024
     | 683 views

    It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

    New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons To Age Gracefully Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024
     | 1,459 views

    Five good things to remember at a funeral.

    “Absent from the body … present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising You! … And now, in my old age, don’t set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
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     | 1,201 views

    Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

    Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Chastisement Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024
     | 615 views

    Who will lead us to “the end of our faith?

    1. The Faith Chapter (Hebrews 11) has brought before us an array of men and women who in times past conquered through faith. They lived before the work of the cross, and before Christ had ascended as High Priest. Many have trusted in Christ, how much more should we! 2. They are our witnesses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Of Refreshing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025
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    The term “refreshing” refers to a renewal, a revival, or a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit. It is a time when the weary receive strength, the broken are restored, and the discouraged find hope.

    TIMES OF REFRESHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:19-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 11:28, John 7:37-39, Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION There are seasons in life when we feel spiritually dry, weary, and burdened. These are moments when our strength seems depleted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
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    God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, ELIJAH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose. Elijah had just called down fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3 Questions God Asked In Genesis

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 501 views

    Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and spiritual awakening.

    3 QUESTIONS GOD ASKED IN GENESIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 21:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 22:39, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, God asks questions not because He lacks knowledge, but to provoke self-reflection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, And Thomas - Faith, Doubt, And Devotion (Matthew 10:3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2025
     | 541 views

    These four men make up the second group of apostles who were chosen by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gosepl These four men came from backgrounds of devotion, doubt, and isolation, yet Jesus chose them to be His followers commissioned to present the Gospel to the world.

    The names of Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas are listed after the inner circle of Peter, James, and John. Jesus called Philip personally, showing that He is the “seeking Savior”. Philip was from Bethsaida, the home of Peter and Andrew. These men had probably known each other all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer From A Mighty Man Of Valour Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2023
     | 1,738 views

    As we honor those who have served I was thinking of others in the Bible who served as well.

    “Prayer From A Mighty Man Of Valour” Judges 6:11-12 As we honor those who have served I was thinking of others in the Bible who served as well. We have today Gideon who has lived under the rule of the Midianites for 7 years. In verse 1 we see why this judgment came about. Vs. 1 “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2024
     | 435 views

    Hard times, crisis, time loss times, are all dark times in one's life.

    The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and of the Carmelite Order of friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Promise Of A Messiah: Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,978 views

    This sermon is an invitation to reflect on the most profound promise in the Scripture - the promise of a Messiah.

    Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction: Today, we reflect on one of the most profound promises in Scripture—the promise of a Messiah. God delivers hope through His Word amid the darkest times. The passage in Isaiah 9:2-7 points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and speaks of the hope He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Bates avatar

    The Bones Come Alive

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024
     | 785 views

    Do you feel scattered or hopeless? Do you see yourself as a failure? God doesn't see you that way. So, go to Him today. God wants to transform you and give you a new beginning.

    The scripture for today's message comes from; Ezekiel 37:1-14 ESV --The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 13, 2023
     | 2,535 views

    If we were on trial today, would there be enough evidence to convict us of being a Christian? In this sermon, Dr. Vorce unravels the necessity of our testimony and encourages the faithful to share their testimony with others.

    Revelation 12:11 ~ And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. INTRODUCTION • Some people are great givers. They give regularly to the work of the Lord. I’m thankful for that because our ministries have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Holding On When It Doesn’t Make Sense

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 232 views

    Holding on when it doesn’t make sense is one of the greatest demonstrations of faith. It is a declaration to heaven and earth that your trust is not in what you see, but in the God who holds your future.

    HOLDING ON WHEN IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 13:15 Key Verse: “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” (Job 13:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God