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Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

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To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

based on 189 ratings

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This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 21, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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In order to find the will of God: 1. You have to desire God’s will. 2. You have to do what is necessary to find God’s will. 3. You have to take a step of faith. 4. You have to commit your way to God.

I have a problem when I go to the store. There are just too many choices. I want to do something as simple as buy some cheese, but I have to decide what kind of cheese. Do I want Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper, Blue, Brick, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gouda or Brie. I went to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sore Joints In The Body

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

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Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Single In A Double World

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

based on 157 ratings

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Does single mean incomplete?

As he sat on the floor with kids scurrying all around him he thought of the life that his brothers and sisters had, about their marriages, their children. All of his nieces and nephews were special to him, but they weren’t his children, his siblings marriages brought him happiness, but he remained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Nov 6, 2002

based on 126 ratings

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A sermon to help teach the biblical basis for the Lord’s Supper with a lot of help from John MacArthur’s commentary on this text.

Date: 11-3-02 Title: The Lord’s Supper Bible Text: Matthew 26:26-30 Intro: What is the Lord’s Supper really all about? Do we fully understand what this monthly ritual we participate in is supposed to mean? Or do we just do the Lord’s Supper because, well, because that is what a person does at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership That Works!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 30, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost.

Leadership that Works Thesis: Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost. Texts: Romans 12:1 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Initiative And Listening Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

Initiative And Listening 2 Cor 3:12, Isa 42:9, Isa 43:19, Isa 48:6 Jer 31:31, Mat 13:52 April 28, 2003 I. I have been talking about qualities that we need to develop to be the leaders in our families, at our jobs and schools, and in our service to God. One of the things is we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18, Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Baptist

To Those That Are Obedient

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 14, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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When can we be assured of blessings? What are they based on? They most assuredly come from God but they are entirely based upon a life of obedience. If you’re looking for blessings, then you should also be obedient to His Word for your life.

To Those that are Obedient I. Introduction Obedience to God is the key to living a life of faith and uprightness before Him. Obedience can be defined as compliance, agreement, submission, respect, duty, conformity, while the opposite of obedience is simply non or dis of all those words that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007

based on 66 ratings

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This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Know The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2005

based on 61 ratings

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A sermon showing that God’s Spirit is holy; an attribute we so often fail to remember. We discuss the absolute need to rely upon the Spirit or we will be powerless as Christians.

A man who was raised in the city bought a farm and moved to the country. He soon bought a cow. When he went to buy the feed for the cow, he was told the best way to use it for maximum milk. Several weeks later, the man came back to the store and said there was something wrong with the feed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

G.p.s. Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

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Learn to Drive Series Week 2: Gives people the opportunity to tangibly see where they are on their spiritual journey, and what their next step is.

Learn to Drive Series - Part 2 GPS Last week I talked about taking charge of your life by picking the make and model of your ride, getting a good battery which is salvation, some fuel which is Bible study, a G.P.S. Good Prayer Said, and a Navigator which is God. Many of you came forward last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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