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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    System Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 5,164 views

    Faith has a system

    Pro 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The religion that is afraid of science dishonors God and commits suicide.” Science and religion aren’t enemies. They are allies. One way to get to know the Creator is by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Pays To Pray!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,678 views

    It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

    Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Change Your Name

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 16, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 505 views

    I will change your name - You shall no longer be called - Wounded, outcast, lonely or afraid - I will change your name - Your new name shall be - Confidence, joyfulness, overcoming one - Faithfulness, friend of God - One who seeks My face

    Back in the 60's ... a man named Laurence J. Peter ... visited several corporations ... and studied some of their management styles ... and characteristics. As a result, ... he came up with a maxim ... which was later named after him ... called ... "The Peter Principle." ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Love

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,928 views

    A 5-point sermon about the different types of love in our lives - from romantic, to parent-child, to the love of God. Text, audio, and communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

    As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. Valentines day is this coming Thursday, so today I want to focus in on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, and each type has its own focus and intensity. There is an old saying concerning love. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Listen To Your Trainer Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,865 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

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    How To Live Confidently In Uncertain Times. Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,292 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO LIVE CONFIDENTLY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Sunday April 6, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:18b-20 Intro. A. I want to speak to you today about something that I think is pretty relevant to the times in which we are living. In my opinion most ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012
     | 2,978 views

    3 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,665 views

    Acts 3 & 4 tell the story of a healing miracle and the pushback against the gospel.

    Title: “More Pentecost” Text: Acts 3-4 Subject: How does the Holy Spirit speak and act after the events of Pentecost? Complement: He keeps on filling his people for witness! Preaching idea: The Holy Spirit freshly fills God’s people to empower us for witness. Acts 3 One day Peter and John were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon 3 Of 3 On Prayer)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 20, 2023
     | 1,996 views

    This is the third and last sermon in this series call EFFECTIVE PRAYING.

    Ineffective praying is a waste of time, but effectual praying accomplishes a great deal! Illus: The story is told of three missionaries who had gotten together and were discussing what they accomplished in their separate fields. • One said, "I have been on the mission field, working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ancestor Chart

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 17, 2019
     | 3,153 views

    A study in the book of Nehemiah 12: 1 – 47

    Nehemiah 12: 1 – 47 Ancestor Chart 12 Now these are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, 2 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, 3 Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, 4 Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah, 5 Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, 6 Shemaiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where To Look When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 22,250 views

    When trouble comes there is only one place to look! A response to the tragic events of September 11th 2001.

    West Greeley Baptist Church September 16th 2001 “Where to look when trouble comes” Psalms 121: 1-8 Pastor Mark Hensley “I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

    Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

    • This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

    “What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ