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  • David Scudder avatar

    Dangerous Detours Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 21, 2008
     | 3,820 views

    God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to Christ. This text teaches us that only a full commitment to Jesus Christ is acceptable to God. Almost, as they say, is only good enough for horseshoes and hand grenades. You either love Christ with a

    Dangerous Detours Hebrews 6:6-8 Purpose: To highlight the difference between real and false professions of faith in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to fear the possibility of ever insulting Christ’s work on the Cross. INTRODUCTION: God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Source Of Living Water Revealed Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 11, 2015
     | 4,655 views

    Part two of the Samaritan woman moves from Living Water to Living Worship as Jesus reveals His true identity.

    The Source of Living Water Revealed John 4:16-26 Living Water for sinners is not physical water but rather, it brings spiritual eternal life by the regenerating gift of God through the Lord Jesus, the Word and the Spirit so that we live eternally to the praise and Glory of our Great and Gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,828 views

    From the Faith Heroes of Heb 11: What Got into Abraham, What Did Abraham go through, and what happened as a result of his faith? Outline at end

    With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many resources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: ABRAHAM HOW TO HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE November 26, 2006 Jay Robison HEBREWS 11:8-10, 13, 16 This Thursday Thanksgiving is A Celebration of Pilgrims . . At Harvest in 1621 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Truth About The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

    Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Catching More Than They Could Carry

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,785 views

    Submitting our talents and possessions to the Lord.

    PP0549 DATE CATCHING MORE THAN YOU CAN CARRY! Luke 5:1-11 Lu 5:1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Roll Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,670 views

    Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

    LET’S ROLL – ACTS 1:1-8 One of the heroic stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is the story of Todd Beamer. He along with several passengers on flight __ have become hero’s to us because of their bravery. In all likelyhood, their actions, in the face of death, saved hundreds of life, possibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    A Psalm of Praise – Psalm 9 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Personal Praise (vs 1-3) Powerful Protection (vs 4-10) Petition Praise (vs 11-14) Persuaded Providence (vs 15-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1666, disaster struck St. Paul's Cathedral, • When a devastating fire swept through London, • And destroyed the building. • Britain turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Forgive Like Jesus

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Nov 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,616 views

    We see two main things happening in our passage this morning. Let us look at them one at a time: First,…

    Good Morning Everyone! What a joy it is to worship God, and now to study His word. We are going through 70X7 series during our MGroup Campaign. This is our 4th Sunday and today we will be looking at John 8:1-11. Illustration: In a courtroom trial in South Africa, an elderly black woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 4,059 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    In these four verses that we are going to consider tonight the apostle Paul gives us four principles concerning the word of God, or the gospel.

    An Unchanging Message for an Ever Changing World Pm Service October 25th 2009 Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Use Your Mouth Wash

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Aug 2, 2016
     | 5,370 views

    Chapter three comes as a warning on the use of the tongue and particular, the use of the gift to teach. James provides a twofold warning: (1) the teacher will be under greater scrutiny from God; and (2) the primary teaching tool is the tongue which must be under the control of the Holy Spirit.

    I. A Warning To Teachers - vs.1 Notice To Whom The Warning Was Designed - vs.1a ...My brethren... Notice What The Warning Declared - vs.1b ...be not many masters... Notice Why The Warning Was Delivered - vs.1c-e Teaching Reveals God's Call - vs.1c ...knowing that we... Teaching Requires Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Helping The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    A sermon for Father’s Day based on Psalm 78:1-8 (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

    Sermon for 6/15/03 Father’s Day HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION (Adapted from Jack Peters) Introduction: A. The Andy Griffith Show started out with the theme song being whistled and Andy and Opie going to the fishing hole. Much of the show was based around this relationship between Opie and his day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why?

    Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

    "WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman's Role In The Home Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,012 views

    The 6th message in the Home Builders series. This message describes the biblical role of the woman in the home.

    HOME BUILDERS: A WOMAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-25 INTRODUCTION: A. We are continuing our Home Builders series this morning and we will be winding this series up next week 1. Today and next week we are going to take a look at the two key figures in the home–the role of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Catt avatar

    The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

    THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational