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  • David Smith avatar

    Resurrection & Worship (Luke 24:13-35)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,893 views

    Christian worship starts at the resurrection of Jesus. ...

    If I asked you what events you believe are most likely to rock our world (ie. make the biggest impact) over the next 12 months, it would be interesting to see what you’d come up with I doubt that the wedding of Charles and Camilla is going to change much. I could be wrong. The choice made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Blessed In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,203 views

    Start living as if we are blessed in Christ.

    Blessed In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not realize the blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Do You Get Your Strength?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    This sermon looks at Asa’s miracle, and warns us to beware of starting strong and finishing weak.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in preparing this message. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR STRENGTH? AUGUST 19, 2007 Jay Robison 2 CHRONICLES 14:11-13, 16:2-3, and 7-10 Have you ever wanted to just stay in bed? Sunday a.m. alarm rang, sleepy eyed man hit snooze Third time he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

    EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of Sin

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

    The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can God Still Use Me After I've Gotten Off To A Shaky Start?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    The beginning of Elisha’s solo ministry provides some insights into the mistakes that many of us make early in our walk with God.

    - vv. 23-25. - This is simply a problem passage. It’s very difficult to explain - it seems so unnecessary and unbecoming to a prophet, especially when you compare Jesus’ statements on forgiveness. - How do we make sense of it? KEY THOUGHT: God works through imperfect people. - The tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stir One Another Toward Love And Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 5, 2014
     | 6,394 views

    To show that our focus is on another one and we encourage them to do good works and love.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you encouraging one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our focus is on another one and we encourage them to do good works and love. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:24 (Amplified Bible) 10:24 And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Veteran Of The Faith

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Nov 10, 2013
     | 6,042 views

    A good soldier of Christ do what is right because it is right. One who never gives up hope. One who is always trusting in the Lord.

    Quotes: “The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.” -Otto Von Bismark --And so it is within mankind (the war between the Spirit and the flesh… a constant struggle). “Never has there been a good war or a bad peace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Of God Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
     | 3,889 views

    To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:17 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,224 views

    #4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

    John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Had Done All These Great Things

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 4,472 views

    To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 1, 2015
     | 3,968 views

    A message about the importance doing unto others.

    Title: Just Do It! Theme: Text: Matthew 7:12; Mark 12:28 - 31 Opening Scripture Isaiah 53:1-5 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? (2) For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Curse Of Eternal Life--How's That?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2023
     | 1,135 views

    How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever.

    Saturday of 5th Sunday in Course 2023 How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever. True enough, and the liturgy reinforces that idea frequently, especially with the constant repetition of per omnia saecula saeculorum, or “forever and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Burial Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,873 views

    Two hitherto hidden disciples step boldly forth.

    THE BURIAL OF JESUS. John 19:38-42. JOHN 19:38. After the flow of blood and water, a hitherto “secret” (literally, ‘concealed’) disciple stepped forward: Joseph of Arimathea. The “fear of the Jews” (the Jewish leadership, of which he was a part) had prevented Joseph from admitting his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let Temptations Sink You Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,233 views

    Though so often we start out with such good intentions, things happen in our life to trip us up from serving God. What are those things and how can we avoid them?

    Paul has just gotten finished encouraging us to pursue our relationship with the Lord and our being used by Him in the furtherance of the gospel like we were competing for the Olympic games, or in a boxing match where winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing! It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel