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  • Steven Kellett avatar

    An Acceptable Offering

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
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    A look at Cain and Abel’s offerings to see why one was acceptable and the other was not.

    Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an angel appeared to one of the shopkeepers in a dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Emmaus Experience

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1,201 ratings
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    The disciples’ walk to emmaus begins a developing Experience of Christ - Heart-Breaking at his death but when Jesus joins them it becomes Heart-Searching and ends as Heart-Burning Experience.

    I read about a minister who was given the honour of preaching at an important meeting of his denomination. Just before he was to start his sermon he was seen to be looking anxiously around the congregation. The chairman whispered to him, "What’s the problem? Is there someone here who’s heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Healthy Self-Esteem

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 301 ratings
     | 49,267 views

    An accurate view of yourself come from 1. an understanding of God’s view of who you are. 2. knowing the truth of who you are. 3. having a humble view of who you are.

    In the Scripture reading today, we hear the Lord saying to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” It seems that when most people think of God coming to them and saying something, they think of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Bully On The Block Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    Failure to understand these elementary insights about a REAL DEVIL will leave gaping holes in your defenses, thus allowing Satan, to advance against you.

    Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. 16From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithful Thomas

    Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,135 views

    Jesus saw something in Thomas more than the doubts, fears and frustrations that Thomas had. Jesus called him because he saw a man who would have faith to the end.

    FAITHFUL THOMAS One of the most misunderstood characters of the New Testament was an Apostle named Thomas Didymus, otherwise known as “doubting Thomas”. We have all heard of “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who refused to believe in the resurrected Lord until he saw Jesus and felt of the wounds in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
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    This sermon was adapted from a willow creek resource. It looks at the word take and how Christ used the word take to press home the gift of Gods grace.

    Take Take it from me Take a hike Take a ride Take a break Take a message Take a letter Take a hint Take a bite Take a chance Take a hit Take a punch Take a shower Take a bath Take a breath Take a deep breath Take a taxi Take a bus Take a boat Take a train Just don’t take the M1 North at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    In All Things Be Thankful

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

    "In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

    Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Da Vinci Code: The Bible: Fact Or Fiction? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    The book and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has sparked a serious examination of the veracity and reliability of the Biblical record. This message helps answer the questions, is the Bible good history, good science, and good psychology?

    The Bible: Fact or Fiction? Matthew 7: 24-27 The movie, The Da Vinci Code, opened in theaters around the country on Friday. Anne and I went to see it. Unlike many in the Catholic Church who have called for a ban or boycott of the movie, I believe every thinking person should read the book ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    On This Rock (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,691 views

    The third sermon in a short series we've done on the Church

    On This Rock (Part 3) Text: Acts 2:14, 42 – 47 Ok… so we’ve been looking at the Church… and if I can I’m going to try to wrap this little series up next Sunday (hopefully)… And we’ll get back to our study in Romans, and maybe… Lord willing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 11,744 views

    If there is one thing to summarize the message of 2 John, it’s walking with God. 2 John teaches us how to walk with Jesus and he’s does it in 300 words. And if we will take what John says and do it, we’ll experience "a joy that's complete."

    Walking with God Hannah Kaufold tells the story of signing up to lead a pilgrimage across northern Spain to visit the remains of one of Jesus’ BFFs: St. James. It was 500 miles long. She thought she was signing up for this cool adventure where she got to talk about Jesus and go for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sign The Dotted Line Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 13, 2012
     | 3,800 views

    There is a strong connection between being a Christian and being united to Christ's Body, the Church.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With the Church – Sign the Dotted Line” Eph. 5:32 It’s been many years since I placed in my files a little list entitled “How to Be a Church Member Without Being Religious.” Some of the behaviors listed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2008
     | 4,271 views

    Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD”

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Faith Mark 11:20-24 Sermon concept: Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD!” Supporting Scripture: Psalm 20:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 11:1-6 Series Intro: We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene