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  • David Heflin avatar

    Affairs Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

    Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abel

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    Abel’s example challenges us to live our Christian lives by faith

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abel Introduction Cooperstown, NY. Those of you who are baseball fans know that it is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ten years ago, back in July of 1998, my son Joel and I visited Cooperstown. We had tickets to the Hall of Fame game ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Holiday stress can be dealt with by keeping our minds focused on what is really important. Here we examine three biblical principles that will help us maintain that focus, and allow us to enjoy a truly stress-free celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men Text: Luke 10:38-42 Experts tell us that while the Christmas holidays are an exciting time for worship and family, not all people have the same happy experiences. During this season some talk of having the blues, many experience more severe forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,796 views

    Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

    His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fear Not! Why Not?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,932 views

    Many of us may be fearful or even afraid of the future and what it holds for us ... God’s Word continually reiterates “FEAR NOT” which is a commandment and also gives us the reasons to fear not …

    Opening illustration: Columnist George Cantor told how he dealt with a childhood fear. Almost every night he would wake up in the darkness and imagine scary creatures lurking outside his room. Often he would be too scared to go back to sleep. Sometimes he would go and lie down by his parents’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Call: Powered For Service

    Contributed by Nigel Martin on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,203 views

    When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; to appoint to a specific duty; to invite response.

    Theme: Understanding the Call: Powered for Service Text: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Victim Or Victor? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Lions roar to induce their victims to freeze in fear before the attack! Satan is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour! Will you be his next victim?

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Victim or Victor? I Peter 5:7-11 1 Peter 5:7-11 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Going Away From God - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    People are not living close to God anymore.

    JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 2” A) Imagine the stir when Jesus announced to the crowd, “Unless you eat My flesh and drink My blood you will not possess eternal life!” * Now, the day before, on the other side of the lake, Jesus had taken a boy’s lunch and fed 5000 men, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,667 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,030 views

    An introduction to the titles and roles prophesied for the Christ.

    “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (taken from a message by Matthew Rogers) ISAIAH 9:2-6 OPEN Every so often, in the world of high school boy’s basketball, there comes a player with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a lot of media attention. That player becomes one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Grandparent's Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 43,045 views

    If you ever think that being a grandparent isn’t important then listen to these statistics: 6.1 million - The number of grandparents whose grandchildren younger than 18 live with them.

    TEXT: Psalm 78:1-8 Grandparent Quotes: Grandmas are moms with lots of frosting. Author Unknown Grandfathers are just antique little boys. Author Unknown Never have children, only grandchildren. Gore Vidal When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window. Ogden ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    A Divine Appointment

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    A divine appointment with Jesus brings about a dynamic alteration.

    I have often been intrigued with the incidences in the Bible when people have, what appear to be, chance encounters with God. God is always at work in our world and He invites us to participate in what He is doing. Think about Moses on the backside of the desert. One day, he encounters a burning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Things Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 65,039 views

    How we can learn for all of God’s creatures - even the smallest ones.

    Great things come in small packages. This statement is proven true throughout the Bible. From Abraham as one lonely 90 year old pilgrim, to the orphaned slave child Moses to the shepherd boy David – God’s Word teaches us great truths from the smallest of people. Jesus was even born in a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sold Out!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,200 views

    This sermon deals with how to live a total surrendered life for Christ.

    Sold Out! Romans 12:1 4/12/2007 Have you ever picked up the paper and saw something that you have wanted in some sale? You run down to the store, only to find out that it has been “sold out”. If you said yes, then more than likely then you have shopped before on what they call, “Black ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,943 views

    The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

    I have used Sermon Central as well as the Broadman Bible Commentary along with other resources in preparing this message. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist