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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    "Yah But Christians" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 10, 2014
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     | 5,650 views

    Talking without walking leads to mocking and blocking

    As most of you know, I officiate high school volleyball and basketball. When I first began doing that over 15 years ago, I really wasn’t very good, but I was fortunate to have a lot of more experienced officials who have mentored me and helped me to become a better official over the years. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grasping The Benefits Of Having The Son

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014
     | 2,877 views

    Grasping the Benefits of Having the Son

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    John 3:16

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,045 views

    JOHN 3:16

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ambassadors: Representing The Lord

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,007 views

    Jesus sends out the 72. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 10 verses 1-24 This event in Luke chapter 10: • Should not be confused with another similar event • That you looked at a few weeks ago • In Luke chapter 9 Jesus commissioned or sent out the 12 disciples. • Here in Luke chapter 10 Jesus commissioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Bricks That Build A Marriage".

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,957 views

    Marriage Service Sermon. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be What You Are!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,466 views

    Pictures of a Christian. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13. In this chapter the apostle Paul presented a number of pictures; • That describe not only the Christian minister, but also each Christian. • We are going to look at five of those pictures tonight. • Each picture has many ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Ehud

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,091 views

    A look at the story of Ehud.

    -before I begin today I have to make a disclaimer. Lorie has asked that it be known that she holds no responsibility for me picking this story. This was not her choice, this was all me, just so you all know, don’t blame her if you don’t like the story. -but today it’s my turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Church Life"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    Spiritual life in the true church is much simpler than we try to make it

    “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Church function has taken many forms in time and many rituals and practices have been implemented. They have then evolved for the good or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,021 views

    A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A New Nature Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,829 views

    Our nature became corrupted through Adam. We are totally depraved and in need of a Savior!

    WE NEED A NEW NATURE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO POINTS 1. OUR NATURE BECAME CORRUPTED THROUGH ADAM When God made Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, he stated that all of His creation was “very good” (Gen 1:31), so how can humans now be considered corrupt? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    You and I have a predetermined, particular amount of time – a personal amount of time. Understanding how to use it wisely is perhaps the greatest challenge we face on earth.

    * Some points in this sermon have been gleamed from a message by Andy Stanley* OPEN: - start by collecting special offering - $1 dollar from every person. Have ushers collect it and bring the money up to the pulpit.(Don’t reveal the purpose of the money) OK so the way we are going to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love And Hate

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,334 views

    On the weekend we observe the 9th anniversary of 9/11, and the 8th birthday of Wildwind Church, we take a moment to reflect on the fear and hatred that are mounting in our society today, and contrast it with God's clear call to love.

    Love. And Hate. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 12, 2010 September 12, 2010. Yesterday of course was the 9th anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks in American history. We were all there. We all remember exactly where we were, and what we were doing, when we first heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Walking By Faith Series

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,589 views

    The second in a series on walking worthy of our calling. Walking by Faith

    WALK BY FAITH HEBREWS 11;1- 3 INTRO: There was a teacher who wanted to introduce her students to the theory of evolution and the origin of the universe but she had an outspoken young boy who was a Christian and she knew that he would surely give her a hard time. She thought and thought about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of An Effective Minister Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,638 views

    16th in the series dealing with Paul's example of an effective ministry. From his testimony about himself I draw several critical elements that should characterized any effective ministry of Jesus Christ.

    Ephesians Series #16 “Marks of an Effective Minister” Eph 3:1-13 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 Hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Watch Out Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    This sermon examines the first part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore our need for God's help in not yielding to temptation.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER WATCH OUT! "The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational