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How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 1, 2007

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The foundation we build our life on is absolutely critical to what kinds of followers of Christ we will be, or maybe whether we’re His followers at all. It takes two key things: 1. hearing the Word of God 2. responding in obedience to God’s Word

How Firm A Foundation TCF Sermon March 11, 2007 I want to start this morning by showing you a few pictures. This is a plague of many homeowners in the Tulsa area. It’s especially a problem when we have the kind of prolonged drought we’ve had in the past few years here. Now, when we moved into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

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This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

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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

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's A Guy To Do? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

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Fathers’ Day message. What’s the role of a godly dad?

There’s a difference between Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day. The difference is more than just a difference in whom we give tribute to, but also a big difference in how we approach those two days and what we do on those days. *ILL>Bill Cosby has offered us his theory on why Mothers’ Day seems to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints, Footprints, And Blueprints

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

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God gives us three kinds of "prints" as attestation to his splendor, goodness, sovereignty, and grace.

HOOK: I’d like to share with you this morning some actual headlines from real newspapers. 1. Grandmother of eight makes hole in one. 2. Police begin campaign to run down jaywalkers 3. Two convicts evade noose, jury hung 4. Milk drinkers are turning to powder 5. Safety experts say children on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Ahead

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007

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Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Fail Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 4, 2007

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#2 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREE TO FAIL Freedom Series #2 PHILIPPIANS 2:5-13 INTRODUCTION: Some of you are reading your sermon notes with transitional lenses or Bi-focals. Inventor? Benjamin Franklin, age 79. The computer, copy machine as the presses that printed our bulletin were powered by electricity. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007

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I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Has Happened To All Your Joy? Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

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Sermon 14 in Galatians series. What should we do when our Joy seems to have faded?

06/24/2007 What Has Happened to all your Joy? (Gal 4:12-20) At BHQ, my first real job with any career potential, I started in the warehouse and worked my way up quickly, into the office, into sales, into management. I was there when we had a record years, so good that we got all of the sales and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

It's All In Your Heart

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

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A call to be genuine Christfollowers

It’s all in your Heart A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: *other

I Want It Now! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

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Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Not About Me Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

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Understand the mystery of the glory of God and how it affects our lives as believers.

“It’s not about you” Sermon I. Introduction a. Tell me if these statements sound familiar to you. i. I am happy if things are going well. ii. My marriage is great if my needs are being met, if I am getting my way. iii. My job is great if I am being treated well and there is no conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ichabod Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

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Understanding the glory of God

Ichabod – Glory of God (6) Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. However, one evening, while at a particular club, she heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is Tongues The Initial Evidence Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Aug 1, 2006

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Some churches claim that tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit, what do the Scriptures teach?

Is Tongues the Initial Evidence of The Holy Spirit? As I have been to a number of Pentecostal churches, I noticed many of them teach that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit. For those unfamiliar with what speaking in tongues is, it is where someone speaks in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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