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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,824 views

    Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

    [Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stairway To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

    When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enabled By The Fire And The Wind Of Pentecost. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    A Pentecostal is a GENUINE Christian who believes and lives in the spirit of Pentecost

    THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF PENTECOST THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 3RD OF JUNE, 2001 THE TEXT .....ACTS 2:1-11 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Laying A Foundation For A Strong Marriage Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,138 views

    Sermon 2 of 4: Steps to laying a strong foundation in marriage

    Extreme Home Makeovers Laying a Foundation for a Strong Marriage Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 11, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) During the spring of 2004, I had the privilege of helping, or mostly watching as Kenny Lamar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Giving In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,922 views

    This sermon examines giving in the Old Testament.

    Introduction I would like to spend the next two Sundays looking at “God’s Guide for Giving.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the Old Testament.” Next Sunday I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend the next two Sundays preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    God's Covenant With David Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,809 views

    In today’s text we learn about God’s covenant with David, which is to establish an everlasting kingdom.

    Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Our Scripture reading in this Advent season brings us to 2 Samuel 7:1-17. King David has conquered all his enemies, and is now living in relative tranquility toward the end of his life. He has built himself a magnificent palace. But the ark of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1then God, Don't Be Surprised When The Answer Knocks At Your Door. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    The prayer meeting was intense, the knock on the door was clear, but the suggestion was: ARE YOU CRAZY. We have problems, THEN GOD COMES AND HELPS!

    #1 THEN GOD! The answer is knocking at the door! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I did this part in two parts. I. HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED HOW HEAVY LIFE CAN BECOME? WE NEED A MOVE OF GOD! Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

    BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Got Mad

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,450 views

    Jesus got mad because the temple was not being used for prayer as it was intended. Today, we are the temple.

    “I never expected that to happen. He just didn’t seem like that kind of guy.” And that’s how the story goes. We’ve all seen interviews like that on TV How there’s some random act of violence, and come to find out it was the quiet guy living next door. News teams and reporters interview the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

    The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Calkins avatar

    A Prayer To Grow On Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,272 views

    It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

    A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Listen To Your Trainer Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

    BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Kingdom Character-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,095 views

    1 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. But How? Kingdom Character or Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-I—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential HINT—!!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Some may consider themselves as unworthy of being a mother. Perhaps they never found the right man to be their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Freedom On God's Terms Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 26, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 34,238 views

    When Moses met God at the burning bush he learned that Israel's freedom was to come on God's terms... not his, nor anyone elses. What were those terms and what do those terms tell us about our Freedom in Christ?

    In March 2013 - in Texarkana, Texas - a woman and her son were cleaning up their yard when they came across a black snake. Now, I don’t know if the snake was poisonous… but I do know it frightened them. In their panic they doused the snake with gasoline and then they set it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace At An Unlikely Time Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,851 views

    Grace can find us even in our moments of despair. Elijah's story shows us how God met the prophet in the valley.

    There's a new Prime Minister in Canada and when you woke up Tuesday morning you were either ecstatic or disappointed, but however you feel about the new Prime Minister the Bible tells us that we have an obligation as Christians to pray for Prime Minister Trudeau and may I suggest for Mrs. Trudeau ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan