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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,868 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Do You Believe? Catholics

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    This is a sermon series that explores the beliefs of different religions and comapres them to what the Bible says.

    What Do You Believe? Catholicism Introduction A. Today we are finishing our series called “What do you believe?” We have been talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    What Do You Have To Eat

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
     | 3,385 views

    The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

    What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Theis avatar

    Are We Doing What We Can?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    A sermon that asks us...are we doing all we can with all we have?

    ARE WE DOING WHAT WE CAN?Mark 14:1-9INTRODUCTION1. Jesus at the house of Simon the leper. a. In continuing to look at the hours just prior to the cross we come upon a beautiful illustration.b. These were times of great peril for our Lord.c. The Jews had already decided to take His life.d. Judas had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do People Betray Others? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 12,364 views

    The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

    Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    How Do You Face Trouble?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    Is there any good news for those who suffer? In times when trouble strikes, we need to take an inventory to see if there is any good news that can cheer us up and help us to bear the burden of pain. Trouble and suffering are facts of life that all of us

    Title: How do you face trouble? Text: Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    What's A Preacher To Do? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022
     | 2,841 views

    After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

    Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,837 views

    This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Who Do You Answer To? Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Accountibility is needed in the church because real change rarely happens alone.

    Who Do You Answer to? I Samuel 2:12-29 Introduction: While deer hunting in southern Ohio this past week I had a sad story related to me.I was talking to a youth pastor while we were waiting to start hunting, and he asked if I had huntedwith a man named Billy (not his real name). I told ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What In The World Are We Going To Do?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

    What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do We Have To Follow The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,792 views

    This message deals with the origin of the Bible, the content, the makeup, the different translations, and what makes it different from other books.

    I am grateful to Timothy Peck on Sermon Central in his message “What Christians Think About the Bible” for much of the content for this message. Great Job Timothy "Do We Have To Follow The Bible?" 9/15/13 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor Rick How many of you grew up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    How Do You Answer Jesus?

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 4, 2021
     | 2,583 views

    What is our reaction to the Saviour? What do we do with the message of Jesus Christ? That’s a good question for us, who hear and read often about the coming of Jesus in the flesh and about his dying on the cross. So what do we do now? How do treat the message of the gospel?

    In this world there are scientists of all kinds. So many people, researching so many areas of knowledge. And among these many scientists, there are those who study human behaviour. They will even conduct social experiments because they want to know why people act and react the way we do. You could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Value Most?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,997 views

    What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

    What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Stay The Course"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,208 views

    Whether disappointments, discouragement or a hostile culture Christians are call to "Stay the Course" committed to God's mission in the world!

    Cornerstone Church June 19, 2016 “Stay the Course” John 21:1-19 The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Baptist Hospitals

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    An exhortation to receive the spiritually weak and ill into the church.

    Baptist Hospitals I came to the great state of Texas from the great state of South Carolina after having been educated in the great state of North Carolina. While in the Carolinas and traveling to Texas through, lest any be offended, four other great states I found something more common than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist