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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,723 views

    The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

    Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Gives His Blessing

    Contributed by W F on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,117 views

    This sermon has a mission focus and explains that God blesses his people in order that they may become a blessing to others in his Creation.

    INTRODUCTION I need your help. You see, every day I come across people, and every night I see a world of people on the news, who have no good fortune. Nothing seems to go their way. There are so many. Perhaps you’ve met one or two. The frustrated, the depressed, the unfulfilled. The unemployed, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Call To Obey

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

    I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,818 views

    Why are Christ’s last words on forgiveness so crucial for us today? Learn more about forgiveness in today’s message.

    INTRODUCTION “On the day that Karl Marx died, his housekeeper came to him and said, ‘Tell me your last words, and I’ll write them down.’ Marx replied, ‘Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!’” He was wrong as last words can be very revealing and important. P.T. Barnum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Difference A "Second" Can Make

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    This sermon examines how God gave Jonah a second chance to preach, and what a difference that second chance made to Jonah and the Ninevites.

    January 29, 2006 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city—a visit required three days. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Learn the right way to use the name of Jesus in this message on the power of His name.

    What’s In A Name? How To Use the Name of Jesus 11/17/04 I. Introduction In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo delivers a monologue outside of Juliet’s window in which he’s obviously battling within himself the controversy between the house of Capulet and the house of Montague exclaims, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goalie

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

    Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Promised Paradox Series

    Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    A stewardship sermon for pledge Sunday for for teaching as to how stewardship applies to our life.

    GOD’S PROMISED PARADOX Luke 6:38 Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida February 29, 2004 There are two language concepts that are confusing to some: the Paradox and the Oxymoron. Oxymoron’s are the joining together of what appears to be opposite and absurd concepts. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

    DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Torah-Torah-Torah

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    Israel’s "Shema" is not only an exhortation for Jews to make God’s teaching an integral part of their lives, but it serves as a good reminder for Christians to internalize the Word as opposed to merely using it for "adornment."

    I think I lasted three practices with the freshman high school basketball team. What good is a 4’ 10” guard with limited vertical leap, so-so jump shot skills, and only a slightly above-average ability to steal the ball? But I well remember those three practices. We would change into gym clothes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Conformed Or Transformed

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    To live a Christian life we must understand Biblical truth. It is also important that we understand how to apply truth in everyday life.

    Illustration Life is sometimes like a road map. God has shown us the road we are to follow- with all its curves, ups/downs, pot-holes, divided highways He has not told us how fast to go, what restaurants to stop at, what cities to visit or the ones not to visit. The life He has given us- not a list ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Counterfeit Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,117 views

    By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God.

    THE COUNTERFEIT KINGDOM Rev. 6:1-18; Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon Objective: By comparing the first four seals of Rev. 6 to Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, the world’s offer of “life” can be seen as a counterfeit to the offer made by God. 1I watched as the Lamb opened the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matt Krachunis avatar

    How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

    Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 33,566 views

    The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

    How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Asked - Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

    Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living For Those Divine Moments Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,203 views

    Jesus continues to invest into His disciples. As they travel, they discover divine moments of God-cidents!

    God has His hand all over His children in everyday events. As we grow in the faith and in grace, we realize that we do have divine moments scheduled by God. We don’t always understand them or recognize them but they are there. Today, we look at a passage of scripture that by all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist