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  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Mastering Communication

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    The late Johnny Carson said, “If love is a dream, marriage is the alarm clock! If marriages are made in heaven, so is thunder and lightning!” No matter who you are in this life, communications has its challenges!

    Mastering Communication Proverbs 18:21 This sermon is dedicated to people who are married, those who want to get married and those who are sorry they ever got married! I’ve heard it said that marriages has 3 phases…lust rust and dust and you don’t need Dr. Phil to tell you which one you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 37,839 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

    Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 3,248 views

    We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

    September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rejoice The Lord Is King

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    Take the whole package and then take the package to Jesus instead of UPS or back to Wal-Mart.

    I openly confess that I am a humbug. Indeed, I dread this time of year. I am afraid that Bible College finished off this holiday for me. Once I was told about the paganism, the date, the Mass and such it pretty much turned me off. Sadly, the truth about Christmas is that there is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,607 views

    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,445 views

    A sermon on the fragrance of Christ based on 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 (Outline adapted from Sermon Central Contributor Wayner Burnett; some information and illustrations taken from Criswell Legacy Web Site, W. A. Criswell)

    Sermon for 6/27/2004 What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 Introduction: Aromatherapy means "treatment using scents". It is a treatment of caring for the body with pleasant smelling oils. The essential oils are added to the bath or massaged into the skin, inhaled directly or diffused to scent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three "D's" Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    This is a "Great Commission" message that I have preached in the USA this year to congregations ranging from 700 to 2500 in Attendance. It has a bit of a post-modern twist to it.

    The Three “D’s” of Purpose Introduction: Of course some people here might we wondering, “WHY did pastor have a MISSIONARY come and speak here this MORNING/EVENING?” Illus: My Dad had a schoolmate from Bible College and he was known as the missionary who always preached the RIGHT length of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Just One More Hour To Live

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    A sermon presented in story format that stresses the importance of witnessing for Christ even in times when we can’t see a result. (Ficticious Story)

    Just One More Hour to Live by Pastor Jim May All alone, in a dark, quiet room of a hospital a patient laid upon the bed from which he would never arise again. He was dying of a dreaded disease that had wracked his body with pain and sapped his energy so that he had not even the strength to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,295 views

    Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

    Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    From Triumph To Tragedy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,065 views

    Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

    INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Just Like A Dad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    Paul outlines important principles of Christian leadership and the job description of every godly father.

    Just Like A Dad 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we honor our dads and by extension all of the men who play such important roles in the lives of our church and families. Being a dad has its challenges. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    Dan Brown raises questions about the integrity of the Bible as we have it today. This message addresses acqusations that the canon of Scripture was manipulated for political purposes.

    Introduction: On December 26, 2005, a tsunami, created by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed thousands of people from 12 different countries. It registered a 9.0 on the Richter scale. To provide you with a little perspective, the most powerful quake to ever hit America occurred in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Stupid Mouth

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,865 views

    Christians must be willing to rid themselves of unwholesome speech and use words that will build up other Christians.

    INTRODUCTION: It is a rare junior high boy who wants to be in choir. Most would prefer study hall. However, as the story goes, Jared got stuck singing in the choir. That whole year was a laugh. First their teacher, Mrs. Johnson, quit because she couldn’t control the boys. Then, they got a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

    It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational