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On Loan

Contributed by Peter Parry on Nov 21, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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Thanksgiving occurs in our life when we believe and live out the truth that the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof.

ON LOAN (Psalm 89:11; 24:1;Dan.4:28-35) You can imagine the feeling, if on a Sunday morning, I came into this sanctuary and a stranger was sitting in this chair and then at 11 am proceeded to get up and lead the worship and preach the message. The thoughts could easily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:11, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Congregational

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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This sermon points to the three caracteristics of true discipleship, taken from the text in Isaiah.

For God so loved the world, I will start today by reading from the book of Isaiah, 6:1-8 (Read Isaiah 6:1-8) Isaiah has an remarkable experience! He gets to see the King, the Lord Almighty! Isaiah sees straight into the throne room of God. He is confronted with the Holy One, with God himself. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Your Joy Be Full

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines that the scripture offers as a prescription for fullness of joy

Jesus said, "I have told you to obey my Father’s commands so that your joy may be full." (John 15:10,11) Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship That Works

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 13,471 views

Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Climbing The Ladder Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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Life is a one step at a time process to maturity.

Climbing The Ladder of Maturity [Ephesian 4:12] … prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Before You Give

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 29, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 2,989 views

Getting our motives right before we give our money.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------- March 28, 2004 ----------- 1“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. So when you give to the poor, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 29, 2006

based on 204 ratings

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The wording of this message is largely adapted from an excellent Ceremony on SermonCentral by Kevin Higgins. This one contains the addition of a Blessing of the Hands theme during the ceremony.

MELVIN NEWLAND at CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX WEDDING CEREMONY FOR JASON STRAUB / MICHELLE FLEMING (The wording of this message is largely adapted from an excellent Ceremony on SermonCentral by Kevin Higgins. This contains the addition of a Blessing of the Hands theme during the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Into The Race Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006

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For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Number One Priority: To Love You And Others!!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 17, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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A sermon that highlights that God’s number one priority in everyone’s life is to give them His love.

This week I believe we had no choice but to talk about love. What does love mean for us? How does love fit into the picture of God and us. Love is a strange thing. It can lead to some strange behaviours. This week people all over the world over indulged in flowers, chocolates, dinners, gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Mystery Is Revealed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 10, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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Epiphany 1(A) - Because God’s mystery is revealed believers are able to find what was hidden and joyfully share what was given.

GOD’S MYSTERY IS REVEALED (Outline) January 7, 2007 - EPIPHANY (1) Ephesians 3:2-12 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: God’s blessings upon blessing upon blessing in this New Year! Today we want to consider the mystery that God became man and still remained God. Not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe God

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 12, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Our belief not only affects us but everyone around us.

I Believe God Acts 27: 19-26 Have you ever heard someone say, “It does not matter what I believe it will not make any difference to anyone else?” Or have you ever heard some one say “it doesn’t make any difference what I believe as long as I believe something?” Both of those statements are dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

based on 46 ratings

| 12,523 views

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

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Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

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