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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Wow...presents!! And It's Not Even Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    We often give presents to people we love. God is no exception. He gives us gifts. First and foremost is the gift of His grace. He also gives other gifts.

    Title: Wow! Presents!! And it’s not even Christmas!! Text: Ephesians 4:7-11 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. People love to get presents!! • Birthdays…Christmas…Valentines… • All great opportunities to get presents!! • Some kids get so ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Responding To The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
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    The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

    Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Water Which Flood

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    Context of the book: preparation of the prophet, the reprobation and the restoration of the people of Israel. One will remember that Ezéchiel means force of God or God will strengthen. All this book are the writings of the first deportation of the juifs.I

    DES EAUX QUI INNONDENT. Lecture : Ezéchiel 47/1-12. Le contexte du livre : la préparation du prophte, la réprobation et la restoration du peuple d=Israël. On se souviendra qu=Ezéchiel signifie Aforce de Dieu ou Dieu fortifiera.@ Tout ce livre sont les écrits de la premire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The People Who Missed Christmas

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,887 views

    Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

    Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for.

    Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: I The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i) Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Unity Not Uniformity Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,624 views

    First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

    As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Freedom, It Comes Apart From Law (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    Paul now begins to unpack his Grand Proposition (2:15-21). In 3:1-18, Paul supports the first part of his proposition: legalism is not the SOURCE of human justification.

    Freedom, It Comes Apart from Law (Part One) (Galatians 3:1-5) Theme: As faith justifies a human being, justification morally obligates that human being. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    The first century Church gathered together daily. This sermon is an invitation to come home an be with your family. When you are away, we miss you, and your Heavenly Father waits for you.

    You’ve probably heard this story before. It’s been around for a long time. This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is This Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one! 

    Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Living On A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    This message is based on the parable of the persistent widow. It’s a call to prayer. It was written as the Iraqi crisis completed the first week. It concludes with directives on how to pray for our troops and our nation.

    Living on a Prayer Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 18:1-8 / March 23, 2003 Sometimes I struggle with prayer. I wonder if God can really hear me? Am I getting through? In my mind I know that prayer is the a direct line to God and that with God all things are possible, but does God have time to take me ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Cheers, Jeers, And Tears

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    THe triumphal entry of our troops in Baghdad It reminded me of another Triumphal entry, which also contained cheers, jeers, and tears – the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

    INTRODUCTION: This past week my heart was thrilled as I watched our United States Military drive into Baghdad. It was amazing watching the cheering crowd rallying as they pulled down the massive statue of Saddam Hussein. In that crowd there were mixed reactions. There were those, the majority, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Peril Of Presumption Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    James helps us not to fall prey to the peril of presumption in today’s text. He does so by first looking at the problem of presumption. Then he helps us understand the perspective of providence.

    Scripture Jim Elliot was martyred fifty years ago today on January 8, 1956. The life and death of Jim Elliot is the testimony of a man committed to the will of God. He sought God’s will, pleaded for it, waited for it, and—most importantly—obeyed it. Jim Elliot’s martyrdom at the tender age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    What Sin Will Do To A Christian

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 43,789 views

    First sin begins to corrupt a Christian. Then it starts to control a christian, change a christian, conform a christian and then consumes a christian. How can we get out of sin? Learn how in this message.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHAT SIN WILL DO TO A CHRISTIAN “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Identity Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,053 views

    This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

    This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist