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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,581 views

    We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

    “Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Comes Hard

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008
     | 4,561 views

    Gleaned from several sermons on sermoncentral, we see change as necessary but we are slow to do so.

    Outline to Learning to Change Acts 10:1-48 It has been said that only wet babies like to be changed, even then they are not that excited about it. Illustration: Henry Ford and William Knudsen Conclusion: Even though he was considered a genius, he did not like change. Sometimes change is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Drop Dead And Live

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,420 views

    If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

    March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hidden Commandment

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    Hidden in the middle of the Golden Rule is a commandment which needs to be obeyed.

    THE HIDDEN COMMANDMENT - Telling yourself the truth. I want to talk to you this morning about the hidden commandment. Mk 12:28-31. Did you hear it? Love your neighbour as you love yourself ... we need to love ourselves! But do we? Woody Allen: “my one regret is that I am not someone else” If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Under New Management

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

    Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of One Life

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 6, 2009
     | 3,453 views

    A New Year Challenge

    At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Contrast Of Character

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,792 views

    We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

    A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The New Family

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,374 views

    The key characteristic of a growing and strong spiritual “young person” in God is that they have overcome the evil one. Notice that the word is overcome – not defeat. The idea is that you get past him – not that you crush him – that is up to God in the

    Growing Up is Part of Life And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52 I was a little child when I grew up in the small town of Kalkaska. It’s about 17 miles due east of Traverse City in northern Michigan and when I lived there it had about 2000 people – total. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,869 views

    This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Silence Is Golden

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing - What God’s word says about Silence in Psalms

    When Silence Is Golden Psalm 39: 1 Introduction A. The Psalmist Makes a Good Resolution 1. It is a resolution about sinful words 2. It is a resolution that would be good for us all 3. "It is good when we can strengthen ourselves in doing right by remembering a wise resolution" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 20,806 views

    God gave the laws that deal with our warfare.

    Fighting the Good Fight of Faith by Gerald Van Horn Deuteronomy 20:1-10 God gave the laws that deal with our warfare. The emphasis is upon those who are unfit to go to battle. * The Christian life is no bed of roses or a picnic. Many paint a glamorous picture of a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Now Is The Time Of The True Worshipper

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    This is sermon dealing with worship and how we are to worship in the spirit.

    Now IS The Time Of The True Worshipper John 4:23-24 23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Edge

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    We can learn lessons from Solomon’s call to build the temple. Get to know God, Accept God’s call, Follow God’s instructions, Be part of a team.

    Note: I have used sermon central as one of my resources. If I have used your material, thank you. This sermon was in conjunction with the Artic Edge VBS material. ON THE EDGE: WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS COURAGE July 30, 2006 Jay Robison 1 CHRONICLES 28:20-21 We have had a great VBS week Averaged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Certainty And Confidence Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    The 5 stumbling blocks that keep us from the life God intends for us.

    Living In Certainty and Confidence July 16, 2006 1 John 5:14-21 Last Sunday I took an unexpected detour from my notes and shared with you a comment that the Graduating Class of Covenant Bible College in 1994 heard from one of their instructors. To the room of excited graduates, students who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Is About To Happen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 23,168 views

    Elijah told his servant to tell Ahab to get down because the rain was coming. Something is about to happen in your life.

    “Something is about to Happen” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Kings 18:41-46. “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic