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  • Jonathan Gardner avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,722 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

    "I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,666 views

    It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

    Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 955 ratings
     | 94,921 views

    “Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

    The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Your Service Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,633 views

    We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recognizing The Sovereign

    Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Mar 26, 2008
     | 3,783 views

    Not so much a description of "whosoever" or "elect" as it is a recognition of the sovereignty of God and His right to do what He chooses.

    Recognizing the Sovereign Romans 9:14-33 3-30-08 a.m. (PDBC) This passage of scripture has presented the church with much difficulty. Here we have the clashing of philosophies regarding “Whosoever” and the “Elect”. I admit that I wasn’t looking forward to dealing with it this week. I know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost But Found

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    From the parables of the lost possessions as told by Jesus, this sermon draws several important messages including a call to unbelievers to get out of their lost status and come to Jesus Christ, and also a challenge to believers to aggressively participat

    LOST BUT FOUND Text: Luke 15: 1 – 36 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Introduction Losing and finding things is a life long phenomenon even form the Biblical times. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Necessity Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.

    Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live It!

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    It isn’t enough simply to believe. Our faith must be lived to be an effective witness.

    LIVE IT! TEXT: Colossians 3:1-17 Back in 2001, I had a conversation with a man named Tim, the bookkeeper at the place where I had rented a cabin, who told me about his past with the church. He grew up Irish Catholic, and as a child was very involved in the church. He was an altar boy, and he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,916 views

    self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Going Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,734 views

    This is the third of four on an Olympic theme. It was delivered at an outdoor Bandshell event in three parts. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central.

    Go for the Gold 1st Part: Get in the Game Keep Going Hebrews 12:1 12 We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Olympic history is filled with stories of athletes who gave all they had and then some in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Team Ministry Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    A message challenging the church to join together as a Team to accomplish the Great Commission.

    "Team Ministy" Pastor Glenn Newton 8-20-2000 TEXT: ECCLE. 4:9-10 ECC 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! This morning, I want to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Will God Continue To Bless America?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

    Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Basin Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 63 ratings
     | 26,904 views

    What is the mark of Christ’s ownership of you? How can people know what Jesus has done for you?

    OPEN: When we go into a store, we oftentimes will look for name-brand products that we know we can trust. We’ll recognize those products by their trademarks or logos. (at this point we showed a series various trademarks from local companies) Companies spend thousands of dollars on a trademark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ