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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Three Effects Of Temptations (Sermon On Temptation)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,454 views

    Today I will be preaching on something that will apply to every man, woman, boy and girl.

    Sometimes Preachers have to preach on subjects that apply to only part of the congregation. Such as: • On Mother’s Day the sermon is directed primarily to the Mothers of this church • On Father’s Day the sermon is directed primarily to the Fathers of this church. • On Grandparent’s Day the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024
     | 903 views

    These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

    Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Solid Starting Point For Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2025
     | 576 views

    The beginning of the Lord's Prayer is the words "Our Father in heaven." This starts our prayer with the fact that we are asking for help. How does this phrase encourage us in that direction?

    - A couple opening points for the sermon series as a whole. - First, the Lord’s Prayer is a good antidote to our limited prayer life. - Many of us have prayer lives that are largely limited to asking for stuff, whether it’s for ourselves or for others. Now, that's a good thing to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Needs You! Domino Effect.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2025
     | 62 views

    Is it easier to make a buck than it is to make a difference? With compassion you can make a difference.

    GOD NEEDS YOU! THE DOMINO EFFECT: HERE GOD, HERE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) SEVERAL YEARS AGO WE HEARD: PAY IT FORWARD? The Bible speaks of making a difference. Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Secret Of My Success!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    The failure to keep God’s rules results in an erosion of the power to perform effective as a Christian

    Scripture: Judges 16:1 – Title: “The Secret of My Success!” Introduction: The story of Samson has caused more stories, books, and movies to be produced than a person would want to count! · Most every one have emphasized three main points: Samson’s great strength – His love affairs, and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    A Remedy For Rough Times

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,072 views

    Our country is going through hard financial times--maybe you’re going through rough times. But there is a remedy.

    A Remedy for Rough Times I hold in my hands a copy of the cover of Time Magazine for October l3th. The heading is “The New Hard Times”. It contains a picture of men lined up at a Soup Kitchen during the days of the depression in the l930’s. I was a young child during the depression. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Secret Sins

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 3, 2013
     | 3,530 views

    Secret Sin has a promising, inviting & selfish aspect

    An ant-drug commercials... ....flashes a bunch of young faces on the screen.... ....one person says something like: “I support terrorism...” ....another says, “I murder people...” ....then another says, “It’s no big deal, I’m just doing it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Groaning And The Glory Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    A STUDY OF ROMANS 8:16-23 WHERE PAUL COMPARES THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE WITH THE ETERNAL GLORY THEY BRING

    Romans 8:16-23 – The Groaning & The Glory 16. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17. And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18. For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    What The Bible Says About Things That Accompany Salvation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012
     | 8,160 views

    One misleading notion that has stopped the spiritual growth of countless Christians is the idea of salvation is a termination point rather than a starting point. It is almost as though some people, when they are saved, look back on that experience and sa

    Title: What the Bible Says About Things That Accompany Salvation Text: “But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner” (Heb. 6:9) Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6:7-12 Let’s begin our study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straight No Chaser

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,933 views

    You want to talk about preaching an unconventional message! Here was same crowd that had just demanded crucifixion of Jesus just weeks before! That did not bother Peter, he understood the bigger picture. Preach the Word Straight and to the point

    (I take no credit for original points in this sermon. Sermon has been adapted with my inspiration of flow and point structure as guided by the Holy Spirit) TITLE: STRAIGHT NO CHASER SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:11-19 Straight No Chaser is way of ordering at a bar that tells the bartender you want your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 6,074 views

    Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

    ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Must Pray More

    Contributed by Johnnie Moore on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,604 views

    In honor of the series, Answered Prayers Presented by Roma Downey on TLC, Pastor Johnnie Moore (former campus pastor of Liberty University) offers this powerful sermon on why our world needs the Church to pray more with faith our prayers will be answered.

    Download the 7 day prayer guide absolutely free and get your church praying more this week! - http://www.sermoncentral.com/images/answeredprayersguide/prayerguide.pdf INTRODUCTION: Let me ask you a question…. Do you believe God answers prayer? Do you believe that God can still part a Red ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Receiving Whatever You Pray For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,553 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". How do you receive what you pray for?

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#3] RECEIVING WHATEVER YOU PRAY FOR Matthew 21:22 Introduction: Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem as the people shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David”. We call this event Palm Sunday. From there, Jesus went into the Temple and cleared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,820 views

    If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

    If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    4 Arrows

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2015
     | 5,890 views

    To grow our area and influence people for God we have 4 arrows in our quiver to use.

    4 arrows In a passage that was making waves a few years ago 1 Chronicles 4:10, an honorable man named Jabez made a request of the LORD, he said: Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ