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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Feel The Burn?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Does your heart burn in a good sense?

    Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My God Is Yahweh" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of Elijah.

    “Elijah” (Part 1) “My God is Yahweh” Of all the Old Testament prophets, not one is mentioned more or is held in higher esteem in the New Testament than the prophet Elijah. His ministry is significant for a variety of different reasons and his experiences are valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Man After God's Own Heart

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 123 ratings
     | 60,667 views

    The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

    A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unprofitable Servants

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    How is your servanthood?

    Unprofitable Servants We’re Number 1!!! We have the largest Sunday School! We have a dynamic ministry! Dr. Good-Words is the world’s leading authority on ________. We had the largest number of conversions and baptisms for the year! We support 500 missionaries! Our seminary has the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 420 ratings
     | 130,807 views

    A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

    Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Full Grown

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

    I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate Volunteers

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,493 views

    By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

    Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew Is Called ... And So Are You!

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,253 views

    An examination of Matthew’s calling to be a disciple; which also applies to our calling to serve Christ faithfully!

    Matthew is called … and so are YOU! Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction Matthew was called because Jesus went to find Him Point 1 – Matthew’s Response (v9) - Jesus saw, but he could only see if he went out to find someone - We must get out and “do the stuff” - There is no delay – delaying keeps people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit-- Bearing

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    A message on our responsibilities for service.

    FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Candlelight

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 14, 2014
     | 11,824 views

    christmas candlelight

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Touch For Serving

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    When you are touched by Jesus, you cannot help but wanting to serve Him.

    Intro: Series - Just a Touch is All We need - Matthew 8:2 "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,376 views

    A short sermon looking at the priorities Jesus sets in this Bible reading and asking what our priorities are. My prayer is that His priorities will be ours.

    Priorities, priorities, priorities! I wonder how you react to hearing those three words, or was it one word? Are you thinking ’time management’? Do you have a ’to-do list’? Do you wonder if you have got your priorities right? Would you like more time for those things you consider to be top ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,555 views

    This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

    Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,749 views

    What kind of steward are you in the Kingdom of God?

    Stewardship 01/18/04 AM Text/Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Introduction Ill: A wealthy businessman from Texas was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on his birthday. As his business travels took him around the world, he would always search to find something truly remarkable to give to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joshua: The Man God Can Use

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    As we look at the life of Joshua we see the way that God can take a ordinary man and use them to do wonderful things, we they are willing to submit to God’s orders and His will for their lives.

    Joshua: The Man God Can Use Deuteronomy 34:8-10 Introduction For forty years Moses led the children of Israel. I do not believe that any man has ever been called upon to undergo any more hardship than Moses had. Moses was a great man of God, but who was going to take his place. Which leads me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist