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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Lost 2"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

    ”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    Several things we need to know about ’fallen angels’ and our enemy, Satan, and what we can learn from all this about God, HIS angels, and ourselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 2 Matthew 8:16 There is a mighty angelic conflict being fought--because Satan, and a multitude of other angels chose to rebel against God. Last time we said, ’We are never more like Satan than when we rebel against authority.’ 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Who, What , And Why

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,496 views

    The shortest chapter in the Bible answers the biggest questions of life.

    Who What and Why? Psalm 117 INTRODUCTION: I like it when we have these Combined Services. When I’m deciding what to preach on the 5th Sundays, I have to keep in mind that the sermon will be preached twice: once in English, then in Spanish. This means the Sermon needs to be written early so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Principle Of Absolute Propitiation" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,436 views

    Jesus paid it all.

    We’ve looked at the Principle of Applied Priesthood - how we must develop a sacrificial, submissive, sympathetic faith as we come before God and make requests on behalf of others who do not have a right relationship nor a good standing with God themselves. We then looked at the Principle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 17, 2011
     | 5,984 views

    Characteristics of our day are compared to Noah, providing evidence that God's judgment is near. Now is the time to seek the ark safety and salvation in Jesus Christ.

    Sermon Notes September 18, 2011 FBCam The Days of Noah - Why God’s Judgment Was So Severe In Grant County, Kentucky, 40 miles from Cincinnati, ANSWERS in GENESIS is building THE ARK ENCOUNTER. This real life replica of NOAH’S ARK is scheduled to open up to guests in 2014. GREAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When There’s Vision

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    When there is no individual or collective vision, we flounder about accomplishing little in God's Kingdom work.

    A. My experience of getting glasses. 1. Young boy still in elementary school. 2. Loved to sit in the back of the class like normal boys. 3. Couldn’t see what the teacher wrote on the blackboard. 4. I’d leave my seat, slip up through the aisle, write down the material, then return to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace At Work 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2012
     | 5,012 views

    Without humility there can be no unity.

    Dakota Community Church July 29, 2012 Grace at Work - 2 Unity Grace At Work - Part One: Unity(2) You could not get a proper understanding of Paul’s intent here by beginning to read at this point. Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Keys Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,096 views

    Jesus is the builder and the foundation of the church and He has given us keys to enjoy all the benefits of the kingdom and the power of darkness can not prevent us or prevail over us.

    THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM STUDY TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Thanks-Living Pt 1

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012
     | 3,758 views

    A living sacrifice is different from all other sacrifice. A regular sacrifice would require something to die. Paul is appealing to us to offer this sacrifice that would continue to be very much alive, but surrendered or dedicated to the service of God.

    We find the Apostle Paul appealing to all those who have experienced the mercy, love, & goodness of God. It is kind of like the “give-back program” because of all that has been done already for us. I want us to consider, during this holiday season of Thanksgiving, the idea Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phillip Day avatar

    A Revival That Is Complete

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    After the people of Israel experienced revival, Nehemiah lead them in a way that would complete their revival.

    A Revival that Is Complete Nehemiah 13:1-31 ***For Revival to be completed in Israel, Nehemiah had to govern God’s people with firm leadership. The same is true if revival is to happen in our churches today. I. The Restoration of Exclusion in God’s House(v. 1-9) a. Exclusion of worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Christianity, Part 2

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 1,801 views

    This sermon serves as Part 2 of our study on the foundations of Christianity.

    Christianity (Part 2) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro Last week we began to look at the beliefs of the Christian church today. We look what the scriptures meant to us and their relevance. We dissected the triune characteristics of God. We took a look at ourselves humankind and our need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCall avatar

    What About The Butterfly? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,264 views

    We are going to look at the life cycle of this beautiful creation & see how we can learn from it about our lives & it’s “New Creation”.

    New Creation Realities Series #1 “Check Out the Butterfly” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT When you think about the awesomeness of God it can just be breath taking! We are still paying people today just to continue discovering all the incredible things God has created for us to recognize His existence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Family Resemblance

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 3,471 views

    Has anyone ever told you that you look like your Mom or your Dad? It is a wonderful thing that God has made us in such a way that we bare resemblance to our family

    A Family Resemblance John 8:31-59 For several weeks now we spent a great deal of time in the Old Testament learning about the origins of our faith and the Fathers of the Faith (the Patriarchs). Some of you may have enjoyed all that history and all the dirty laundry that is in our spiritual family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Jesus' Insurrection

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,894 views

    Jesus revolts against the powers of sin and the devil in order to save humankind. His final coup d’etat is His resurrection from the dead.

    -I know it’s an older story but how many of y’all have seen the movie or read the novel, The Caine Mutiny? -If you haven’t seen it, it is a great flick. You need to see it. -It stars the late, great Humphrey Bogart -I think it is one of his best performances and they would have cleaned up on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran