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What The Resurrection Means To You

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

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What the resurrection means to you

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Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Don't Give Up In Prayer

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

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We need to draw a circle as we stay bold in prayer

Honi, The circle maker From the book The Circle Maker, Praying circles around your Biggest dreams and greatest fears. Mark Batterson. Young children danced in the downpour like it was the first rainfall they’d ever seen. And it was. Parents threw back their heads, opened their mouths, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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Jesus Christ, as the Bread of Life, is the ultimate satisfaction for our deepest spiritual hunger and the gift of God for eternal life.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a profound message from the book of John, chapter 6, verses 25 to 35. This passage reveals Jesus as the Bread of Life and the ultimate satisfaction for our deepest hunger. In the words of St. Augustine, "You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

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The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Topics: Joy, Kingdom

All His Talents Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 28, 2025

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We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him!

Series: All His! Thesis: We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him! Our Series Verses: Deuteronomy 10:14: "Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:14, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked this earth.

One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked on this earth. It happened when a man named Saul met our Lord on the road to Damascus. Who was Saul of Tarsus? 1. He was a faithful Jew. (Philippians 3:4-6) He was a member of the proud tribe of Benjamin, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes - Part V Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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God blesses those who are merciful.

This morning we will be continuing our look at the "Be-Attitudes." These words of our Lord give us direction for being all that He would have us to be. Today we will be examining mercy as found in Matthew 5:7. Matthew 5:7 (CEV) God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 18:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God`s Exhuberance

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Crisis

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 5, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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A Study of Jesus Christ’s victory over Satan upon the Cross.

John 12:31-33 Our word "crisis" is actually a Greek word. The Greek word, spelled with a ’k’ rather than a ’c’, carries all the meanings or definitions that the term does today. Those being: (1) a situation that has reached a critical phase, (2) a crucial time or state of affairs in which a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 29 ratings

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James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have A Tendency To Boast?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 19 ratings

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Guidelines for overcoming prideful tendencies

Some Biblical guidelines for overcoming a tendency to boast: 1. Remember that everything we have comes from the Lord. Paul writes, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." (I Cor. 1:31) When you consider how much the Lord has given us we really have little to boast about other than what we have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 14, 2001

based on 13 ratings

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As believers we are no longer condemned, but set free to serve Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1 (NLT) 1So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Condemnation involves a guilty verdict AND a sentence Those who were condemned were guilty of sin Romans 3:23 (NLT) 23For all have sinned; all fall short of God¡¦s glorious standard. Wait a minute, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

God With Us

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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An acrostic on GOD WITH US; taken from John Gillmartin, Pastor’s Pastor, November 2001

(Mat 1:23 NRSV) "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God with us." What did Isaiah think when he uttered these words hundreds of years before in Isaiah 7:14? Of what should we think when we read this verse? Thesis: This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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