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  • Sean Lester avatar

    Living In His Rest

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    You can have a resurrected life characterized by peace and contentment. This passage of scripture tells you how.

    Life Raised and at Rest Rev. Sean D. Lester April 20, 2003 Introduction: A. The Israelites were birthed from Egypt for the purpose of becoming a new nation of holy people in the land occupied by sinful people. B. The journey from Egypt was supposed to be short. They would enter the new country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

    The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning! Believer Beware Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,984 views

    Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

    "WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay Robison avatar

    Knowing Jesus As Complete Wholeness

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    This exposition of a familiar passage deals with the wholeness our Lord offers to all of us who are diseased and hurting.

    KNOWING JESUS IN COMPLETE WHOLENESS AUGUST 15, 2004 Jay Robison MARK 5:25-34 I have researched Sermon Central as well as other resources in preparation of this message. I want to acknowledge Joel Smith’s contribution on this passage. What are your handicaps, limitations, hang-ups? May haunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    High In Salt Content Part 1

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,519 views

    Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

    Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    God's Design For The Family

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    This passage looks at the first divine institution for humanity which is marriage which is to set the course for a human family.

    “GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY” GENESIS 2:18-25 1. The LORD’s COMPASSION for Adam in that he was alone and incomplete. (v. 18) Genesis 1:26-28; 5:2; 32:24; Exodus 14:12; 18:14, 18; Leviticus 13:46; Numbers 11:14, 17; Joshua 22:20; Ruth 3:1; Job 7:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Isaiah 49:21; Mark 1:24; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    Repentance Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 18,429 views

    This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

    (Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Division

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Start. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,333 views

    A sermon that uses the passages around Jesus’ Resurrection to explore what we need to make a fresh start/.

    A Fresh Start. Every now and then in life we have to make a fresh start> Sometimes we choose a fresh start. It might be a new financial plan A new fitness regeme A new job A new family member – Sometimes the fresh start chooses us. I might get fired from my job. I might be left a fortune in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Hughes avatar

    The Lord Come Quickly!

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

    The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Picture Of Real Ministry

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,068 views

    We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

    A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McAllan avatar

    A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,455 views

    In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

    Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

    Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 29,161 views

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture.

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank, I would imagine, in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture. Daniel, was brought as a teenager-captive, to Babylon. At the setting of this text Daniel is nearly 90 years old. A whole lot of changes have taken places. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,582 views

    Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

    Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist