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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Love By Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015
     | 11,407 views

    Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

    LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    O Come, O Come Emmanuel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,847 views

    To show nature and character of our Savior – the incarnate God.

    O COME, O COME EMMANUEL Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #3 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-12 Special Note: This sermon will employ an A Capella vocalist to sing one verse of the Christmas hymn at strategic points throughout the sermon. Sermon Objective: To show nature and character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Go On Your Way Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,156 views

    The promise God gives us in baptism is a great reason for anyone to go on his way rejoicing.

    When I was a kid, I enjoyed Outdoor Life and Field and Stream, thinking about the days when I’d be older and be going fishing all the time. Now that I’m older, I don’t even seem to have time to read those magazines, but I’ll always remember reading the last article in F & S, “Exit Laughing” by Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communication Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,870 views

    After the courtship and story book wedding, a marriage ensues and communication that was so easy before starts to degrade. This has much to do with male and female differences and needs.

    SE050408 AFTER HAPPILY EVER 1. Communication INTRO If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalms 27, 37, And 84 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2020
     | 7,938 views

    Passages in different locations are often interconnected in such a way that one avenue of thought springs from another. Although these psalms were not written with the intent that they be interconnected by us today, they collectively express a message relevant today.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Communication

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,001 views

    The Disney story might be the quintessential man’s fantasy. Think about the scenario: Woman falls in love with a man at first sight, SHE pursues HIM at great personal cost without him lifting a finger to romance her.

    AFTER HAPPILY EVER If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012
     | 2,787 views

    For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

    WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Integrity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    This sermon addresses the role of of intergity for Christians.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY Text: Proverbs 10:9 You are in the grocery store and the cashier has given you $10.00 too much in change. Aware of it, do you grin to yourself and say "Good, I can use the extra cash." Or, do you give it back? This is called a moral dilemma. You find someone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spirit And Trinity Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    First in a series on the Holy Spirit it, looking at the Spirit’s place in the Trinity. God invites us through the Spirit to participate in the intimacy of the trinity. Join the dance! Ends with a parable I wrote.

    The Holy Who? Spirit and Trinity May 3/4, 2003 Intro: Being a Christian is about knowing God. It is about being in relationship with God. Faith is not mentally agreeing with a prescribed set of abstract principles, faith is about living in obedience to a God you know and love and worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 185 ratings
     | 22,580 views

    Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

    THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Supper Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 25, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    Memorial Day is a time for remembering. Worship is just that, remembering what God has done for us. He too has left us a Memorial to participate in, The Lord’s Supper - Communion

    Tomorrow marks the national observance of Memorial Day. All across America, in great cities and small towns, people will be marching in parades, gathering at parks or congregating at cemeteries. There will be speeches given and prayers said, in honor of those who have given their lives during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    Come Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,443 views

    What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

    Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming The Word Clearly Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    In order for us to share the gospel we need to be able to communicate the message with clarity.

    October 23, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Part 2 Title: Proclaiming the Word Clearly I have a hearing problem. That’s why I wear hearing aids. I have been accused of not listening instead of not hearing. Do you know there is a difference? There are times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    Narnia: C. S. Lewis, Apostle To Skeptics Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    A biographical overview of C. S. Lewis’ life, tracing the influences that led to his moving from a commitment to atheism to belief in Jesus Christ

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #1 "C.S. Lewis, Apostle to Skeptics" Psalm 139.1-17 This weekend we’re launching a series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis. This message will not involve the exposition of a text or the exploration of a topic, but the introduction of an amazing man whom God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Jesus, The Son Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

    JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist