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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    I Am Thankful For.......

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    Real gratitude is an expression from the heart. Did you know that we have more to be thankful for than what we realize?

    I AM THANKFUL FOR….. 2 Cor 4:1-15 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 1. A ministry that’s covered by mercy. One that offers compassionate treatment, one that shows kindness and forgiveness and alleviates distress; offers relief: 2 But have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Build Your Spirituality

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    How to be more spiritual.

    1. Give something away regularly. (Acts 20:35) Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." No one practiced this precept more than Jesus. You may give something material or you may give someone a compliment, a "thank you", a card, a phone call; but when you give, Jesus said you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Of Today

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,882 views

    How blessed are we today that God allows us the privilege of being alive.

    “The Blessings of Today” It is a great blessing today or any day, when we are allowed the privilege of just seeing the birth of another beautiful day. Many of us take for granted that another day is coming and life will go on. If we could just realize how important that just “Today is”, and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishing With Satan

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

    INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Reigning

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    Deals with the power of Grace at work in our lives

    Turn to the book of 2 Cor. “Christian” 1. Very common word (politics using “God” a lot.) 2. Your definition about you. 3. World’s definition about a Christian Does this word paint the picture it is suppose to? Common Denominator of all “Christians” Walk in the things of God. >Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,187 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Good Fight - A Funeral Service

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 53,378 views

    Saying good bye to a sister who had fought the good fight.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Here today to pay our final respect to....., to remember her life and how it touched ours, to share in the hope in which she lived her life and which, for her, has now been realized. 2. In reflecting upon their mother, the family chose the passage we read from 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Planting Your Seeds

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 10, 2006
     | 3,425 views

    We are often so content with what God has done for us in the past that we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in His work today. Find out how to turn that around.

    Seedplanters Psalm 1261:1-6 Often content with what God has done for us in the past, we are unmotivated or unwilling to join Him in his work today. v. 1a like the people of Israel in Babylon, we were exiles before Christ came to set us free v. 1b coming to christ was like a dream; it was “too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise God For Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,536 views

    THE BENEFITS OF HIS COMING.

    PRAISE GOD, FOR JESUS MATT. 1: 21 I. INTRODUCTION WHEN WE OBSERVE ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US AND IS DOING FOR US, IT IS EVIDENT THAT ALL OF US HAVE SOMETHING TO PRAISE GOD FOR. FOR OUR HEALTH AND STRENGTH, FOR DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN, FOR FOOD ON OUR TABLES, CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS, LOVED ONES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Review Of "The Case For Christ"

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010
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    Digestible Evidential Apologetics

    In the field of apologetics, leadership is often taken by scholars in the discipline of philosophy as such academics are often inclined to point out the inconsistencies of various belief systems and the rational superiority of the Christian faith. While such efforts will always be at the forefront ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Souled Out

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    FOCAL POINT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SOULED” OUT?

    SOULED OUT VICTORY-PART 2 OF A 3 PART SERIES FOCAL POINT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SOULED” OUT? INTRODUCTION: YOU ARE FIRST INTRODUCED TO THE REALITY OF THE SOUL OF MAN IN GENESIS 2:7. “AND THE LORD GOD FORMED MAN OF THE DUST OF THE GROUND, AND BREATHED INTO HIS NOSTRILS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inward Christian Qualities Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,475 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 4.4-9.

    Inward Christian Qualities Text: Phil 4.4-9 Introduction: 1. The Christian life is not conformity to an outward standard, like the Pharisees, but rather inward qualities that are developed and lived from the inside out. 2. Our series on Philippians has uncovered a great many of these inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Highway Of Holiness

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    Isaiah describes a Highway of Holiness and who will be on it as well as those who will not be on it.

    The Highway of Holiness Isaiah 35:8-10 Intro: Isaiah 35:8-10 Isaiah 34 tells of the judgment of God upon a sinful people. Vs. 1-5 See Vs. 8 And then we see God’s grace. -The rose will bloom again…vs 1 -There will be rejoicing vs. 2 -They shall see the glory of the Lord -His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Jewell avatar

    Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    Is it possible to spend my life in a Christian environment & not know Jesus Christ?

    2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you-- unless, of course, you fail the test? I have a rather pointed question to pose to you today. Is it possible to spend my life in a Christian environment & ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas: A Great Time To Say ’hallelujah’!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,923 views

    A short talk for 200+ school children plus staff and parents. Christmas is a great time to sing and say Hallelujah - praise the Lord! Talk includes my rendition of the 2008 X factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’; alternative words plus guitar chords.

    (Just send me an email through Sermon Central if you would like to see a full copy of my version of the 2008 UK X-Factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’ plus Guitar chords.) I was at my daughter’s school for her Christmas performance this morning. It was a combination of the events surrounding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican