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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Next?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    A sermon discussing what is next in the life of a Christian. Audio, outline, & Powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    GALATIANS 5:16-21 ‘So I say, “Live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Promise To Abraham

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,897 views

    How do you resond to God’s call on your life.

    The Promise of God To Abram - Chapter 12 Genesis 1-11 is the introduction to the Bible. Genesis 12 is the beginning to the main theme of the Bible that God will bless all the nations of the earth through Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3 (NLT) The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I'll Grow Into It Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,260 views

    Part 5 of series Every Thought Captive. Here Dave takes on the lie, "I’ll Grow Into It." This is when people assume they’ll grow spiritually as they age physically. Contains an explanation of where the lie comes from, the problems it causes, and what t

    “I’ll Grow Into It” Every Thought Captive, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 18, 2007 David Flowers 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Enemies Exposed Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    Christians are not born again to be surrendered back over to the sins and lifestyle that kept them from having a healthy relationship with God, Christ and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 John 5:4-5 Title: Enemies Exposed Theme: Assessing the Problem Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves His child as well. This is how we know that we love the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Beliefs Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,891 views

    Eighth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists believe?"

    [This sermon was the eighth in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the beliefs of United Methodists. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    You Are Important!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 57,715 views

    Society promises us wonderful things, but many times only gives us feelings of inadequacy. This is a sermon to remind you that you are important because you are a child of the Most-High God! Text & audio will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

    Years ago, there was a TV show called Kojak. It starred Telly Savalas as a lollipop-sucking detective who always went around saying, “Who loves ya, Baby?” I think that is the one thing all humans need more than anything else; to know we are loved. Without love, we feel worthless and ...read more

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    Does Tradition Hinder Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,477 views

    This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

    It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Giving Thanks For Everything (Ephesians 5:20)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,368 views

    A sermon by Angela Smith ...

    "Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5: 20) One of the first life skills I learnt from my parents was to say thank you. I’m sure this was the case for most us. It is an important ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Mother's Burden

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,560 views

    A Mother’s Burden. Mother’s Day, 2007. Looks at Mary the Mother of Jesus for how moms can carry the burdens that go with motherhood.

    A Mother’s Burden Mother’s Day, 2007 Luke 2:25-35 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 13 Good morning. I want to begin today with a Mother’s Day wish for my own mother, who isn’t even here today! Week after week I stand up here and do my thing, with my parents sitting out there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God? Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    This is part 2 of a sermon that I feel is in dire need in todays times

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sign 2 - The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,317 views

    This is the second sign in the book of John where Jesus demonstrates that He is the Word of God.

    Word of God Last time I gave a bible study I looked at Jesus turning the water into wine at the wedding at Cana. I said that in the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sign 3 - Healer And Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    This is the third sign of John where Jesus, in healing the man at the pool reveals Himself to be both healer and judge.

    Healer and Judge Today I am going to continue the study on the seven signs found in the book of John prior to Jesus’ death and resurrection. We have already looked at, the turning of the Water into Wine, and the Healing of the Officials Son. I started both of these studies by saying, that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,838 views

    A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

    Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    How To Build A Complaint Free World

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

    I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lifting Weights

    Contributed by James May on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of besetting sin that we are commanded to lay aside.

    Lifting Weights By Pastor Jim May (Parts of this message were adapted from a message by Rev. David Wilkerson) Extra weight – now there’s a subject that most Americans would love to avoid. A few people are able to go about their lives without the worry of too much weight, but for most of us, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible