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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Bread For Dogs

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012
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    Mark 7:24-37 expository sermon on the encounter between Jesus and the Syrophonecian woman, even the dogs eat the crumbs under the children's table.

    Preaching in a different pulpit Sunday, filling in for a friend. This is a re-work of a sermon from earlier this year. Bread for dogs. 9 September 2012, Mark 7:24-37, Trinity 14 We are going to specifically look at a couple of the themes emphasized in this portion: bread, being filled completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What's In A Name? (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 11, 2011
     | 3,119 views

    Hebrew thought places great emphasis on a name; there is insight for us in The Revelation regarding His name (s), evil’s name (s) and our new name!

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? (PART 2) Revelation 13:1-18 Sermon Objective: Hebrew thought places great emphasis on a name; there is insight for us in The Revelation regarding His name (s), evil’s name (s) and our new name! Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 21:1; Proverbs 22:1; 1 John 2:18; 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ten Commandments, Wedding Vows? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 12, 2012
     | 10,354 views

    When did God gather Israel to Himself and exchange vows so that later God refers to His people as His bride? The marriage motif of God and His people runs throughout the Bible. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 may mark the sight and sound of this divine even

    This lesson is an introduction to our study of the Ten Commandments. Weddings are always exciting and full of emotion. When God created us, male and female, in His own image and likeness, he also created marriage. The original intent of marriage included the blessing of procreation of little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Winning Formula !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 18, 2012
     | 4,288 views

    To toe the Jesus’ style of ministry which was all about PRACTICING FIRST BEFORE PREACHING.

    THE WINNING FORMULA ACTION: Display of picture of the Enthroned Jesus ’Jesus is the winner man, the winner man, the winner man…I am on the winning side, on the winning side, on the winning side’… so resonates a melodious praise number (usually sung ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mom & Me Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008
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     | 6,193 views

    Of all human relationships, the most important is the one between mother and child. What stays the same throughout the years and what changes?

    Mom & Me Ephesians 6:2-3 2 "Honor your father and mother"-- which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." (NIV) If Mom’s not happy, Nobody’s happy! A University of Minnesota study on Motherhood released this week ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008
     | 3,984 views

    Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

    Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proof Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    The reality of resurrection.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A God Sized Vision

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 7,926 views

    A church with a God-sized vision is a church/people who will join in fulfilling His plans for the church.

    About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,538 views

    April 1st (April fools day) is "national atheist day"

    The Fool – 1st April 2007 am Psalm 14:1 Today is national Atheist day – April 1st – Why is somebody classed as a fool? Is it because he has a low I.Q? Is he a fool because he has failed his GCSE’s? Is it because his thinking and speech are slow? Is it because he cannot relate to or work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
     | 2,395 views

    Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Compelling Mission Of The Savior

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    Verse 10 has sixteen monosyllables, only one of which has as many as five letters, and yet they tell the story of God’s eternal mission in its fullness

    THE COMPELLING MISSION OF THE SAVIOR Luke 19:1-10 There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tobiah's Junk Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    Sermon #6 in Nehemiah series from chapter 13 focuses on the junk that we often allow to accumulate in our finances, our calendar, or our relationships that messes up our commitment to God.

    #6 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapter 13 Tobiah’s Junk CHCC: June 8, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the final sermon in the Ezra and Nehemiah series that we’ve gone through this spring. So it’s a good time for a quick review. The Book of Ezra told about groups of Babylonian exiles who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Week 2 "From Somberness To Celebration” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,888 views

    Week 2 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 2 “From Somberness to Celebration” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip “Happy endings” clips (5mins) + Q: What did these clips have in common? Happy Endings. We love happy endings. Don’t we? But, if you’re like me you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Parting The Red Sea

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did?

    Something’s been bothering me since the seventh grade and now’s a good time to get it off my chest. It’s about God. About His abilities actually. Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did? It was in seventh grade that the question first came up. Until then I just assumed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational