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  • Monty Newton avatar

    "Is This Thing On?"

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2015
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     | 6,776 views

    When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us.

    Title: “Is This Thing On?” Text: James 3:1-12 (1-2) Thesis: When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us. Introduction We should always assume these three things: • “The mic is always hot and the camera is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Greater Things

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Memorial To The Accursed Thing

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 28, 2014
     | 4,233 views

    The memorial to the sin of Achan

    Memorial to the accursed thing. 5/25/14 In Arlington National Cemetery there is a tomb that has been erected. The tomb contains the body of an unidentified American soldier who died while fighting for this great land during WWI. Next to the tomb are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    This Thing Is From Me

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,689 views

    Today our lesson begins with a divided kingdom; I want to preach about the Reign of two Kings, the Return of the Warrior and the Religion of the depraved.

    1 Kings 12:22-31 (NKJV) “This Thing is From Me” June 25, 2023 God’s sovereignty is defined by his omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. He is all-knowing, ever-present and all-powerful. Nothing that happens within our world is hidden from God's view or outside of God's provision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting Things In Order

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,442 views

    To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do The Little Things Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,806 views

    Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ. As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: Our acts of service imitate Jesus, Our acts of service demonstrate our love, Our acts of service validate our words.

    Do the Little Things. 1 John 3:16-18 Everything in the Christian life is based imitating Christ As Christ-imitators, we need to remember that: 1. Our acts of service imitate Jesus v.16 Romans 5:8 Matthew 20:26-28 John 13 2. Our acts of service demonstrate our love v.17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In All Things Be Thankful

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

    "In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,050 views

    A parable is used as an example of persistence in prayer. Plus, the Supreme Court is taking on the issue of public prayer. Here are some questions that need to be asked.

    Message Prayer Changes Things October 20, 2013 The small town was in the middle of their United Way Fund drive when a volunteer worker saw that the name of a most successful businessman was missing from the contribution list. The man was making at least $600-thousand a year, so the volunteer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Things Worth Remembering!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2016
     | 8,063 views

    Things Worth Remembering - Exodus Chapter 13 vs 1-22 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Recalling (vs 3,9,14,16) (2). Instructing (vs 9 & 16). (3). Following (vs 17-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are the top 6 things people most often forget: • (6). Faces 42% • (5). What was said 49% • (4). Words. 53% • (3). Telephone numbers 57% • (2). Where something ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It Is The Right Thing To Do

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    The right thing to do is to be obedient and faithful to God.

    It’s The Right Thing To Do James 4:11-17 How many kinds of people are there in the world? To us, there are many—we try to classify them according to nationality, race, religion, gender, and even economics. However, to God there are only two: the lost sinner and the saved sinner. The lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Things Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 18,628 views

    things Jesus defeated on the cross

    Intro: Romans 1:15—Paul states he was eager to preach the cross. Everywhere he went his message included the cross. Why was he so persistent in preaching this subject? Today we find why he was so excited about the cross by looking at what was nailed to the cross. THINGS NAILED TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All Things New Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2015
     | 11,306 views

    Trust Christ with your life, and let Him get you ready for that nice, new home He is building for you right now.

    Andy Stanley, in his book, How Good Is Good Enough, tells the story of a Sunday school teacher who wanted to explain to the 6-year-olds in his class what someone had to do in order to go to heaven. However, he wanted to know what the kids already knew about the subject, so he asked a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Jackson avatar

    All Things New

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2020
     | 9,431 views

    Good riddance to a tough year, and here's to the promise of a new year, where Jesus can and does make all things new.

    [I am thankful for Charles Spurgeon's New Years Sermon of 1885. Much of the thought of this sermon came from that one.] “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21: 5 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Revelation 21. I hope your Christmas was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Things That Accompany Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    What evidences of genuine salvation should we expect to see in the lives of true Christians?

    Things that accompany salvation 6:9 9 beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation The writer of this book saw evidences of genuine salvation in the lives of those to whom he wrote. I wonder what evidence we might look for? We would probably begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    3 Things To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 18 ratings
     | 72,477 views

    This sermon challenges us to have a thankful heart in 3 areas and to learn to live with gratitude.

    3 THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR INTRODUCTION – Recently, my brother Nimal, who was formerly a ship's captain and is now a lay Pastor in our church, shared the Word of God in one of our services. In that sermon he expressed his appreciation and thanks to me for being the first in our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God