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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Check It Out" - The Gibeonites

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004
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    Before making decisions, we need to check it out first with God and seek His counsel. Joshua failed to do this, and suffered the consequences.

    “Check It Out!” – The Gibeonites Joshua 9:1-27 INTRODUCTION: Our story tonight has to do with choices, decisions, deception, and jumping to conclusions. BACKGROUND: The Children of Israel had finally crossed over into the Promised Land. The waters departed for them to cross the Jordan River on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions & Minas

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Mission Festival sermon that reminds us to be faithful with the use of the means of grace

    Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Younger Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
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    Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 24, 2007
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    The five implications of "The Lord’s Prayer" in our lives

    OR 29-07-07 Our Father in heaven Lk 11:1-13 Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy And he read the following question in the exam paper: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Christmas Promise

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008
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    A promise given to David centuries ago led to the birth of a baby in Bethlehem.

    A CHRISTMAS PROMISE Text: 2 Kings 16:1 – 9 Introduction: • Title of sermon is “A Christmas Promise” • What does this text have to do with Christmas? • Israel was ruled by Saul for 40 years, by David for 40 years, and then by Solomon for 40 years. • Following the death of Solomon, Israel split ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 28, 2008
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    It is God’s desire to be with man, not separated from him. From Genesis to Revelation, He sought to be with man. This is His most frequent promise in the Bible. Are you willing to be with Him?

    Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel – God With Us 28 Dec 2008 1796 There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible. • Each one gives us a clearer & fuller picture of who He is and what He means to us. • His name JESUS means “God saves!” He is God’s salvation for us. • He is the Messiah, the Christ, meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Finding God

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
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    Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

    Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Nurturing Father

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 23, 2009
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    God the Father & Jesus His cares for us. He is watching and caring and providing for us.

    Our Nurturing Father Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    When God Comes Near Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 6, 2007
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    People reach out in crisis. Those who reach out to God find that He comes near. God’s nearness has its effects upon the saved & the sinner alike.

    ISAIAH 33: 13-17 A FUTURE FOR THE FAITHFUL God here promises to come near and deliver His people from the destruction of their enemies. This great deliverance is not enacted from afar but by Him coming near in authority and power and making Himself known. This presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J JOHN avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007
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    As the seasons change, many of us find that the annual arrival of Christmas characterises the passing of yet another year. For more info: http://www.philotrust.com

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Something For Us All To Think About Before We Stand In Judgement. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    Sermon about the recent ORU lawsuits

    Something for us all to think about before we stand in judgement. - (Paraphrased) By the same measure you judge, you will also be judged... - The prevailing opinion that runs my life, as a child of God is the only thing I think or agree with has to be in line with the Holy Scripture. The ...read more

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    God's Unrequited Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

    God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Three Processions To Remember

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 5, 2008
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    A sermon written to be shared on November 9 2008, for mixed ages, in a Remembrance Sunday (Veteran’s Day) Service. While written for a UK audience it is easily adapted for use in any place wanting to offer thanks for those who lost their lives in conflic

    Luke 19:36-44 ‘Three Processions to Remember’ The words we hear from Luke’s Gospel this morning describe the atmosphere of a great procession, people lining the way from the Mount of Olives all the way to Jerusalem. Perhaps we can imagine the scene as the people wave palm-branches and, if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    America’s Four Gods

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2011
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    Sermon on a biblical view of God based on Acts 10:34-43

    FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 9, 2011 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. “America’s Four Gods” Acts 10:34-43 Who does the grocery shopping for your household. I admire those who regularly wage the grocery store battles. Last year, I was part of the MOVE weight loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Peace Be With You"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
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    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Thomas

    2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Peace Be with You" "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran