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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Supernatural Wisdom – Yours For The Asking!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 26, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,983 views

    This sermon deals with the subject of Supernatural Wisdom. Our LORD wants to give us supernatural wisdom, insight, knowledge, revelation and insight!

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14; James 3:13-18 Theme: Godly Wisdom Title: Supernatural Wisdom – Yours for the Asking! INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As you read the Bible you begin to understand that one of the great joys of the LORD is to give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Father’s Legacy

    Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019
     | 14,258 views

    Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

    A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophet And The Talking Donkey - "doctrine Of Balaam"

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 29, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,532 views

    Let's talk about one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey talked to the prophet Balaam. This story in the Bible is not only shows God's sense of humor, but it one of those stories that we really can learn a lot from.

    Today we’re going to look at one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey, an ass, talked to the prophet Balaam. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. After reading the story of Balaam and the talking donkey again, I told the Lord, I’m confused about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,189 views

    Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

    Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,671 views

    Do the rich go to hell and the poor to heaven? What determines our future status?

    The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31 This parable of our Lord, found in Luke 16, grows out of the reaction of the Pharisees to his story of the dishonest steward. The point of that was that our Lord emphasized and underscored the link between money and spirituality. He indicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fear That Defines Us Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 19, 2019
     | 4,748 views

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Text – Luke 12:1-12 Series #38 Intro Welcome to Fall. I know that here in Southern California…some of you from other parts of the country may dismiss that we have seasons here. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

    Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
     | 2,109 views

    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019
     | 5,352 views

    James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Becoming Spiritually Healthy - "A Soul Flow”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,606 views

    Today's Sermon looks at how the our soul flows through our brain, and how we then can become spiritual healthy.

    Becoming Spiritually Healthy “A Soul Flow” {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!mcNAhArZ!dvkwwXguvXaI_azETNbXwax-TUHak97qWrgFOunY2KE} You have probably noticed with the whiteboard up here that today’s teaching is not what we normally do. But I believe that it is something that will help us all get unstuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Submission To Our Leaders

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 13, 2019
     | 3,552 views

    God has a good purpose for us all and this is why He places leaders in our Nations and the leaders are all supposed to be led by God, so that we can live in peace.

    When I asked the Holy Spirit what He wanted to write on Sermon Central. I was very surprised when He gave me this topic about the leaders in government. This simply means to us that God knows and cares about us and wants the best for us in our various countries where we reside or where we came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Madman To Missionary

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 16, 2019
     | 5,307 views

    This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom

    Scripture: Mark 5:1-20; Ephesians 6:12 Title: From Mad to Missionary Theme: Dealing with Demons This sermon looks at the 1. The Reality of the Devil and Demons 2. All of Creation Acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ Jesus 3. Jesus Loves to brings Salvation/Freedom INTRO: Grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Rich People Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2019
     | 5,253 views

    In the passage we will read, addressed to “you rich people,” James frames wealth in its proper place in our Christian life.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES "You Rich People" JAMES 5:1-8 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION…elitedaily.com/life/make-rich-other-money/991468 I was doing some reading and came across an interesting article about wealth and feeling rich. The author’s name is Paul Hudson. I couldn’t nail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Message For A Long-Time Believer

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021
     | 4,143 views

    Let me ask you a question: if you were given a choice of going to Heaven today or waiting ten years, what would you choose? Your answer to this question tells a lot about what you think about Heaven. I think the majority of people would desire to wait ten years or more.

    Bill is a sweet man who was a remarkably faithful husband. Like so many seniors of our day, medical science was able to extend the length of Bill’s life even though the quality of his life suffered. He hurt for the past seven plus years and wasn’t able to be a part of our church as he wanted to. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2021
     | 2,551 views

    If you want God’s grace to transform your marriage, then submit to your wife; understand her; and value her so you can keep talking to God, because you’re going to need all the help you can get.

    Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You've been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free