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The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

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Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not So With You Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005

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Greatness can only be achieved by doing things with compassion and mercy.

The first O.J. trial made DNA a household word. For hours and days on end we all sat in front of out TV’s and took a crash course on what DNA was and how forensic evidence would prove without a doubt who the real killer was. But in the end all that it illustrated was that even if the forensic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Going Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

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This is the third of four on an Olympic theme. It was delivered at an outdoor Bandshell event in three parts. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central.

Go for the Gold 1st Part: Get in the Game Keep Going Hebrews 12:1 12 We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Olympic history is filled with stories of athletes who gave all they had and then some in an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed For Freedom

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2004

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The anointing of the Holy Spirit brings freedom to answer the call God places on the lives of believers.

July 4, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 4:14-21 Subject: Operating in the Spirit Title: Independence Day – Anointed For Freedom Happy Fourth of July to all. We send out a sincere thanks to all those who have served their country in order to keep us free. We look at the United States and can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Believe About The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

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The issue of the Lord’s Supper is an issue that divides many Christians. People among Christianity disagree as to how to and how often to partake. We will look at the New Testament examples and see why we believe what we believe

“What We Believe: About the Lord’s Supper” Introduction: A young boy was part of a group of young people from his church who, as a service ministry, took the Lord’s Supper to homebound or hospitalized members of the church. He and his friends visited one elderly gentleman in particular who was in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004

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How do we find peace in a world of turmoil? Is it possible?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2004 “Peace in a World of Turmoil” Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Story: A few days before Christmas two men in Florida decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While they were out sailing a terrible storm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Praying For Our "Needs" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2003

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Often our prayers for each other consist of focusing on each others needs... but as vital as that kind of prayer can be, there is a more important prayer we can lift up for each other.

OPEN: A preacher by the name of Larry Davies shared that during one worship service, he asked: "Are there any prayer needs today?" · One person mentioned a neighbor who was sick. · Another spoke of a couple with financial problems. · A young man asked us to pray for the family of a friend’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005

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Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Clothes Make The Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2007

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A sermon on Isaiah 61:3, 10 on the garments that we need to be wearing as Christians (garments of salvation, robe of righteousness, and garment of praise) Material adapted from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!

Sermon for 3/18/2007 Clothes Make the Man Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11 Introduction: A. Clothes are important in our society. In the third world they are thankful just to have clothes but here we must have a certain brand of clothing or we are not happy. What we wear says a lot about who we are and what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Worthy Of Christ

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006

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We cannot be worthy of Christ’s love and sacrifice, but the Bible DOES encourage us to WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY of Christ. We walk on two legs -- education of God’s Word, and action for God.

In this, the opening verses of his letter, Paul praises the Colossians for the good that is in their church, and by encouraging them in verse 10 to “live a life worthy of Christ.” “Live a life worthy of Christ…” -- Easier said than done. In the movie, Saving Private Ryan, actor Tom Hanks ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thank You

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007

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You may not have any money but you can have manners. You may be poor but you can be polite. Everybody ought to learn to say, “Thank you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 / Thank You 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do Ye Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 7, 2008

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This is the fourth message in a series looking at questions Christ asked. It underlines the responsibility of everyone to answer for themselves as to the Person of Christ.

A Series of Queries Whom Say Ye That I Am? Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Introduction: One of my favourite stories, (whether it is true or not I cannot really say – the Irish love telling “stories”), is about the golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Broadcasting Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 8, 2011

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A message to spark in our hearts the inspiration to broadcast our faith, so others can hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

INTRO Allow me to start our time by reading you a nifty story. It is called, “The First Radio Broadcast.” For their entire careers, wireless operators onboard US Navy and merchant ships had only heard Morse code coming through their headphones. However, a few days before Christmas in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Changed" From The Inside Out

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012

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Pretty soon your attitude will go from can’t do anything, to can do everything and it won’t be from your doing, but what God has done on the inside of you first. By the time that you become aware of it on the outside, He will have already wove

Changed, from the inside out! Romans 12:1-2 MSG. 1-2. So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

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This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

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