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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

    HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

    (Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,452 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

    Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus Is Exalted Among The Nations Of The Earth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,555 views

    To show that JESUS is the One we exalt every time there's a need, a problem, focusing on the problem rather than on JESUS does not exalt JESUS but it exalts the problem.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you exalt GOD or your self? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the One we exalt every time there's a need, a problem, focusing on the problem rather than on JESUS does not exalt JESUS but it exalts the problem. IV. TEXT: Psalms 46:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,934 views

    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,494 views

    Jesus wasn’t focusing on outward performance like going to church, giving, or serving. His concern was to mark out how a disciple should be on the inside.

    When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in our day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Giving Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016
     | 6,753 views

    Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

    Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    A Shocking Idea Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,158 views

    A Christmas sermon focused on the Virgin Birth. The Virgin Birth 1. Opens the Door For My Salvation. 2. Changes My Direction. 3. Requires My Response.

    A Shocking Idea Today we start a new series called: Incredible Christmas. Of course this is the Christmas season and I want us to take a new look at an old story and see how incredible the story really is. Follow along with me as I read from Matthew chapter one: “Now the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Here Comes The Bride

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
     | 9,781 views

    This message came from my youth ministry days based on the text in Ephesians 5:25-27 and focusing on the wedding gown, wedding ring, and wedding vows.

    Here Comes the Bride TEXT: Ephesians 5:25-27 INTRODUCTION: When I was in the 6th grade, I had a Catholic girl friend, and being curious, I decided to find out what Catholics believed. I checked out a book from the school library and read it and discovered that there were a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Person In The Mirror Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 31, 2015
     | 12,007 views

    This series focuses on the truth that we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror and the lives we live when we forget what we saw in the mirror.

    The Person In The Mirror Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Judges 6:11- 8:35 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Person in the Mirror.” My original title was going to be “The Man in the Mirror” but I did not want to give the impression that this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jarrett D. Lott avatar

    Focus On The Doughnut

    Contributed by Jarrett D. Lott on Jul 18, 2013
     | 7,471 views

    The primary focus of this sermon is to help the believer to look at what God is yet doing even in the midst of all that is happening to them; like focusing on the doughnut & not the hole in the doughnut.

    A doughnut is a type of sweet deep fried pastry. The doughnut is often sprinkled with sugar or other toppings, and may be frosted or glazed as well. Associated in some nations with breakfast, the doughnut is generally agreed to be a sweet and delicious indulgence. Some countries also consume donut ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Great High Priest Is In The Heavens

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2013
     | 3,929 views

    To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you holding on to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Training In Godliness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,346 views

    As believers, our first priority is to become like Christ. This mean to enter a "training program" which focuses on the right outcome. This message offers misconceptions and marks of godliness.

    Training in Godliness 1 Timothy 4:6-10 * For people who have met Christ, one of the priorities is to become ‘like’ Him. When person begins to live like Christ we have a couple of terms for it which are ‘Christlikeness’ or ‘godliness’. In scripture the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 1 - Intaking God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.

    The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Diack avatar

    Christmas Banquet 2012

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
     | 3,879 views

    This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

    Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other